5.6

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,000 miles

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problem #12

Feb 092005

Grand Cherokee 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 97,000 miles
Rear differential roaring sound again in 3000 miles after replacement of all rear bearings/seals and both axles by dealer. Recent roadtest/inspection by dealer confirms continued excessive wear of new bearings and axles. Dealer now recommends new differential housing or replace entire rear differential. See past ODI id number: 10100860 power train:axle

- Collegeville, PA, USA

problem #11

Aug 132004

Grand Cherokee 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 95,000 miles
Roaring sound in rear end started during drive to Florida, dealer replaced both rear inboard and outboard axle bearings. 3000 miles later roaring sound is back and now deal needs to install new axles and same bearings.

- Collegeville, PA, USA

problem #10

Sep 202001

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer states the rear axle bearing was replaced, and now a front differential is needed.

- Andover, MA, USA

problem #9

Sep 202001

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer states the rear axle bearing was replaced, and now a front differential is needed.

- Andover, MA, USA

problem #8

Dec 112000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Wheel bearings & differential bearings failed w/ less than 50K mi.

- Meridian, ID, USA

problem #7

Sep 202000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
This is the second bearing failure for my vehicle. I also personally know of 3 other vehicle owners who are or have experienced the same bearing failure in their Jeep.

- Castle Rock, WA, USA

problem #6

Jan 242001

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Front brakes replaced 1 year ago then received recall, winshield washer motor failed, power windows failed. Poor braking and vibration in pedal scraping noise from back end - rear bearings, differential, brakes and rotors need replacement.

- Poughquag, NY, USA

problem #5

Feb 102000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Rear end bearing noises, dealer says they have been having problems with them and they now just prefer to replace the whole rear end instead of trying to rebuild them. I asked them if they could just replace the bearings, and they replied that it would be cheaper and more effective to just throw a whole new rear-end in. Expensive and time consuming. I am going to have a private mechanic look at it in the next day or so.

- Parker, CO, USA

problem #4

Jan 232000

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
While driving on the highway it sounded like a grinding noise in the rear. Took it to a local mechanic, and was told that rear axle bearings needed to be replaced.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #3

Nov 181999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Rear differential side bearings were replaced 18 months ago. Bearings are roaring and need replacement again. Could lockup rear wheels upon total failure and cause loss of control.

- Fountain Inn, SC, USA

problem #2

Aug 061998

Grand Cherokee

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
The rear bearings went bad, resulting in the replacment of the rear axel and rear end. Manufacturer has not been contacted.

- Severna Park, MD, USA

problem #1

Aug 021998

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Drivetrain/rear wheel bearings failed.

- Littleton, CO, USA