10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,574 miles

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problem #14

Dec 161997

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The transmission bearings went out while drving vehicle at approx. 40mph. Vehicle not able to shift properly into gear. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #13

Oct 091997

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving from 0 mph to 40 mph there was a very loud knocking noise coming from the transmission, and the vehicle felt like it was going out of gear and as if the transmission was on the ground. The dealer replaced the transmission, and the new one is failing too.

- Antioch, CA, USA

problem #12

Oct 111998

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle went into reverse from park, went backwards and crashed into ahouse, resulting in damage to both house and vehicle.

- Kosciusko, MS, USA

problem #11

Sep 031998

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle jumped into reverse and rolled backwards with no one in it. The vehicle continued to roll with left turns. Dealer not contacted, insurance company repaired the vehicle. Transmission problems has not been determined.

- Dodge City, KS, USA

problem #10

Mar 111998

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission performs poorly, causing vehicle to lunge forward when gear is engaged.

- Hanover, MA, USA

problem #9

Mar 011997

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failed.

- Newborgh, NY, USA

problem #8

Sep 181997

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle does not shift properly, almost resulted in a collision due to improper shifting.

- New Bern, NC, USA

problem #7

Apr 241998

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission/ABS brakes/suspension and steering failed.

- Astoria, NY, USA

problem #6

Jul 011997

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failure.

- La Verne, CA, USA

problem #5

Feb 171998

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When the vehicle was put in drive the vehicle went into reverse. When driver put vehicle in park, the vehicle locked up. The dealer has been notified.

- Marboro, NJ, USA

problem #4

Sep 221997

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Exhaust pipe bent & rubbed against the plastic gas tank which caused a hole that allowed a leak. Took to dealer & was informed owner needs metal piece between tank & exhaust. Manufacturer not taking responsibility of financial replacement. Consumer was never made aware of the skip plate option, requesting reimbursment. Transmission has a pause when upshifting from 2 to 3, when in 4WD, the left wheel grinds when turning. The right front power lock made a grinding noise when power door locks were actuated, dealer installed new door latch assembly. Steering wheel was not centered, causing vehicle to drift to the left while driving.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

problem #3

Oct 041997

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle does not decelerate properly. At high speeds, 40-60 mph, removing foot from gas pedal does not always cause the vehicle to decelerate or slow down.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #2

May 241997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle slipped out of park.

- Skokie, IL, USA

problem #1

Mar 011997

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle has had ten intermittent incidents of transmission missing the one to two upshifts.

- Patuxent R, MD, USA