10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 2
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #8

Jan 072003

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transfer case gasket leaks. According too mechanic I talked with, this is a constant problem on the 1996 model Jeep Grand Cherokee.

- Winston-Salem, NC, USA

problem #7

Feb 252003

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Owner of 1996 Jeep Cherokee - problems with transfer case began in 1998-1999, at 50, 000 miles. Transfer case has been replaced and rebuilt on 3 occasions. Feb 25, 2003 took vehicle to dealership - same problem, need to replace transfer case again. Have been advised that once our warranty expires, they will not warranty the transfer case replacement. Will be happy to provide details and records of over 17 repairs to this vehicle. After second transfer case replacement contacted Chrysler because we felt this was a defective part. Each time it is replaced or repaired, the repair does not last. Daimler Chrysler representative refused to meet with us to review problems.

- Greenfield Center, NY, USA

problem #6

Feb 202003

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee has failure in transfer case. This is evidently a consistent problem with this vehicle. No evidence of recall. Total cost to repair is approximately $1100. The vehicle would not shift out of 4 wheel drive.

- Stafford, VA, USA

problem #5

Oct 202000

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer rear axle and transfer case failed at the same time. Nlm

- Grand Junction, TN, USA

problem #4

Jun 302000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
The front and rear axles broke, vehicle is also locked in 4 wheel drive. Nlm

- Chapel Hil, NC, USA

problem #3

Feb 081998

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Transfer case makes a grinding noise and will not engage unless you back up the vehicle.

- Bluewell, WV, USA

problem #2

Jun 011996

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While shifting gears from 4 wheel hi to 4 wheel low and back, the transfer case makes a grinding noise.

- Encinitas, CA, USA

problem #1

Feb 111996

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle transfer case makes a grinding noise. Four wheel drive will not engage unless vehicle is placed in reverse and allowed to move backwards.

- Bluewell, WV, USA