1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Automatic Transmission Problems

July 1, 1999

Automatic Transmission · Conventional · Differential Unit · Glass, Side/Rear · Rotor · Windshield Wiper/Washer

Since buying the veh, loud differential whine at 45+ mph; front rotors needed to be replaced (warped) at 7500 miles; rear flipper glass leaks; loud grinding noise when pulling away from curb (transfer case fluid replaced after lurching when making tight

ODI 711054

June 18, 1999

Automatic Transmission · Rotor

Front rotors continually warp and transmission shifting defective. *ak

ODI 737396

June 12, 1999

Automatic Transmission

NO SUMMARY

ODI 707719

June 10, 1999

Automatic Transmission · Rear

The automatic transmission has an erratic hard clunk shift from 1 to 2, as well as a down shift from 3 to 2, dealer says this is normal. The vehicle pulls to the right, dealer confirmed that the left rear toe was out of spec., dealer slotted rear trailing arm mounting point, but car still pulls to the right.

ODI 708762

June 1, 1999

Automatic Transmission · Column Shift · Gasoline · Power Window Devices And Controls · Unknown Or Other · Windshield Wiper/Washer

Have experienced numerous quality problems including the [redacted] grinding and jumping, window function problems, rear washerhose leak into rear compartment, rough transmission into reverse from park, oil gauge failure and engine clicking noise during acceleration. Dealer on many occasions says they are normal for the truck to experience and not to worry. I don't believe them.

ODI 739050

May 5, 1999

Automatic Transmission · Disc · Seal · Tank Assembly

Rear pinion seal leaking at first oil change -took to dealer - they changed out the whole rear end -noise again in rear -took to dealer they said now it was in the front - took to different dealer - tried to fix - took back vehicle till they could get whole new front and `rear end parts in - this has been over a month ago- while waiting in line vehicle died and restarted - few days later vehicle died three times at…

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ODI 710786

May 1, 1999

Automatic Transmission

The vehicles jumps when coming to a complete stop. Feels as if the vehicle is being rear ended (at a low speed from the rear). We have taken the vehicle to payton wells four or five times the their have been unable to repair the problem. Please feel free to contract us if you require further information.

ODI 711937

May 1, 1999

Automatic Transmission

Vehicle lunges forward after coming to a complete stop.

ODI 711393

April 6, 1999

Automatic Transmission

Automatic transmission continually slips before jumping into gear. Vehicle has been at dealer's repair shop on six occasions, and problem still occurs dealer and manufacturer contacted. *ak *ml

ODI 859899

April 1, 1999

Automatic Transmission · Differential Unit · Disc

The automatic transmission failed and had to be replaced after about 6000 miles. There is a lot of noise from the rear, sounds like it is coming from the differential or axle. It is loud enough to be heard over the radio. The front rotors appear to be warped. When braking at highway speeds, the steering wheel shudders. It does not feel safe. *ak

ODI 707779

March 18, 1999

Automatic Transmission

Took to dealer 6 times for transmission problems. Dealer told me that they don't know how to fix. Was in a fender bender on 7-25-99 do to transmission hesitation and jerking. Going to arbitration on 8-9-99.

Crash reported

ODI 709301

March 8, 1999

Automatic Transmission · Gasoline

Vehicle sag/hesitate, attempt to stall upon acceleration,dealer duplicated problem on test drive, but unable to fix. Noted transmission fluid was also 1 quart low, unusual for new vehicle.

ODI 704480

March 4, 1999

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission · Delivery · Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) · Tank Assembly

[redacted] : problems=steering, fueling, tran. Slips 2nd-3rd,won't start, brake pulsation,shift to reverse loud clunk noise.

ODI 709855

February 14, 1999

Automatic Transmission · Constant Velocity Joint

Whenever making right hand turns would get a clicking noise in cv joint. Vehicle would cutoff without warning. Speed not a factor. When in reverse, the vehicle would cut off. Had been to dealer 15 times for problem & nothing was found wrong.*ak

ODI 845233

February 9, 1999

Anchorage · Automatic Transmission · Carrier/Rack · Cooling System · Door · Exhaust System · Exterior · Parking Brake · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Rotor · Turn Signal · Windshield Wiper/Washer

While driving at 40 mph, and upon pressing down on brake, vehicle shaks very hard, rotors appear to be very worn, vehicle has been taken to dealer approximately 5 times already. *ak consumer also stated there is a ticking noise from engine when starting up,steering damper and drag link assembly were loose,transmission shifts hard into reverse, right rear turn signal bulb was replaced, vehicle began to overheat,…

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ODI 8003005

January 20, 1999

Automatic Transmission

NO SUMMARY

ODI 702470

January 17, 1999

Automatic Transmission · Wheels

NO TRUCK

Crash reported

ODI 713461

December 20, 1998

Automatic Transmission

While driving to work the transmission got stuck in first gear and would not shift into second gear or anyother gear for that matter. I was stuck driving a maximum of 20 mph to work. I had to get the vehicle towed to the dealership. Since then i have had problems with the transmission shift hard between first and second grear. (dealer has tried making adjustments which do not seem to help). I also have noticed that…

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ODI 705418

November 14, 1998

Automatic Transmission · Headlights · Module

While in reverse and going into drive, the vehicle stalled unexpectedly which might have caused an accident. Also, when starting vehicle with the headlight switch on, the headlights go off when instructed to be on. Been to dealer several times. Dealer cannot determine problem, they say it might be the computer module, but have not fixed that part. *ak

ODI 833006

Automatic Transmission · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

The automatic transmission does not shift gears properly. Also the vehicle experiences extended stopping distances when depressing the brake pedal which has almost caused a collision. The dealer attempted to repair the vehicle but the problems still exist. Please provide further details. *ph

ODI 10050097

48,000 miles

Automatic Transmission

Intermittently while driving, without warning, the automatic transmission starts slipping. The mechanic indicated that this is a common problem with these vehicle.

ODI 10012395

57,000 miles

Automatic Transmission

While driving,vehicle will not change gears, vehicle will stick in gear. The dealers indicated that the automatic transmission was shut and needed to be rebuilt. Please provide more details. Ts

ODI 10002270

Automatic Transmission · Column Shift

While driving on highway vehicle started making a screeching sound, vehicle just started to stall. When driver pulled over, transmission quit. Driver placed car in park, stepped out, and vehicle started to roll backwards due to transfer case locking up. Dealer said transfer case and transmission needed to be replaced.*ak

ODI 8014214

Automatic Transmission · Rotor

While picking up vehicle at dealership from brake service and upon leaving parking lot at about 20 mph, vehicle stalled. Consumer returned to dealership, and mechanic stated transmission had to be rebuilt. *akconsumers main complaint is about the brake/rotors which have been ground and replaced 3 times in less than three years. *jg

ODI 8006211

Automatic Transmission · Suspension · Tires

While driving and upon trying to go from regular drive to [redacted], the transfer case malfunctions and will not go from one to the other. *ak consumer states vehicle has been in the shop for transmission problems, goodyear tires have been replaced 3 times within 26000 miles, rear axle seal was leaking oil, and hubs were warped. *jb

ODI 8001376