2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Automatic Transmission Problems
- 35
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 35 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- transmission replaced · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
Sudden, violent jerking and transmission slippage while slowing down for stop or yield. Resulting motion is strong enough to cause seat belt locks to activate and jolt the occupants. Problem is highly sporadic and no "cause and effect" has been discernable.*ak
ODI 756220
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
I purchased/ leased a jeep grand cherokee 3/24/01. The day after i drove it off the lot, i noticed a problem with the transmission. The transmission, when down-shifting from 2nd to 1st gear shifted very, very hard- so hard that there was a loud thumping/banging noise that was quite audible and distracting, and also this abnormal shifting caused the car to lurch forward. I immediately called the dealer to express my…
ODI 749793
Automatic Transmission · Floor Shift · Fuel Pump · Hose, Piping, And Connections · Interior Lighting · Rotor
Harsh down shifting, results in loud clunking, rear tire squalling, and passenger discomfort. Rough shifting into gears while parked. Moaning brakes, warped rotors fuel pump deficiancies, and miscellaneuos electrical problems.
ODI 10046809
Automatic Transmission
While vehicle is in operation transmission is causing vehicle to jerk by jumping into a lower gear. Dealership has examined vehicle and cannot reproduce the problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak
ODI 893536
Automatic Transmission · Front · Labels · Rotor · Tires
Consumer is unable to control vehicle while driving, the steering wheel pulsates when braking, consumer was informed that the problem is with premature warpage of rotors in which dealer is aware of and is willing to turn consumers rotors free of charge or purchase two new rotors at consumers expense, however consumer was informed that turning of the rotors would not last and the problem would reoccur.*jb
ODI 562658
Automatic Transmission · Engine
Consumer complained about an engine problem. While driving on the freeway at approximately 70 mph vehicle abruptly lost power. Also,transmission failed when vehicle had only 30,000 miles on it. *ak crankshaft broke at 60,000 miles. *la
ODI 10053604
Automatic Transmission
While traveling at highway speed and without any indication vehicle slowed down to 20 mph . Vehicle was serviced for the problem. Technician noticed a transmission problem. *ak
ODI 10022835
Automatic Transmission
I bought this jeep new. I was shocked when i found out how abrupt the transmission changed gears. I was even more shocked when i took the jeep in for repairs and i was told this was a normal charataristic for this type of vehcile. Nonetheless, the dealer changed the "spider gears" in an effort to correct a problem that really wasn't there. Have yet to figure that one out. This jeep is dangerous due to the abrupt ,…
ODI 764064
Automatic Transmission · Disc · Vehicle Speed Control
Brakes vibrate and do not slow vehicle adequately. When slowing transmission downshifts into low gear and vehicle accelerates and lurches forward. To compensate for this sudden acceleration additional pressure on the brake pedal is required to avoid loosing control. This is unsafe and will cause an accident if not addressed properly.
ODI 755520
Automatic Transmission
When shifting from park to any other gear, the transmission makes a loud clunking sound , along with a "moan" which continues until i take my foot totally off the brake. Never have a problem while vehicle is underway. Taken to dealer twice and told that this is normal for an electronic transmission. I have had "lesser" vehicles with over 100,000 miles on them and they never made such noises. People actually turn and…
ODI 752059