10.0

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

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problem #3

Aug 032001

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Problem seemed to be with the shift linkage to the transmission. Keys would also not come out of the car because I could not get it in "park". after putting significant pressure on the shifter, vehicle did go into park and then was "ok". I did call a local dealer who seemed to be familiar with the problem and recommended the "heavy pressure" fix.

- Harleysville, PA, USA

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problem #2

Jul 052001

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I have noticed that my gear shift doesn't alway go all the way into "park" although it clicks like it does. I have to take extra care that it does go into "park".

- Dallas, TX, USA

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problem #1

Dec 131997

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Driver was pinned between vehicle and vehicle being driven. Vehicle jumps out of gear if gear is shifted from reverse to park and is not pushed forward to its limit. The lever indicates that it is in park.

- Santa Clar, CA, USA

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