9.5

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,042 miles

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problem #4

Oct 021999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Problems with the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee's driveshaft are well-known among Jeep owners, but many dealers, and apparently the manufacturer, are failing to be forthcoming in providing fixes or an official recall. Driveshaft on this vehicle binds under many driving conditions, making loud "clunking" noises and resulting in unsafe vehicle "lurching" as the driveshaft binds/unbinds. The dealer's first attempt to fix the problem was only temporary - it reappeared within two weeks. Dealer now promises a factory fix "sometime in January" - a totally unacceptable response.

- Monroeville, PA, USA

problem #3

Apr 011999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Rear-back window leaked, reseal failed, had to remove window and reseal, took 4 days. Front differential failed causing front tires to hop during tight turns, diff replaced took 3 days. When stopped at a stop light truck lurches forward almost as if hit from behind, this happens 1 sometimes 2 times at one stoplight, engine revs also increase when this happens, dealer cannot fix. Gas tank is very hard to fill the pump stops before it is full and many times gas spills all over truck and pavement causing a fire hazzard, also gas cap is very hard to remove.

- Joliet, IL, USA

problem #2

Jun 151999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While making a sharp turn vehicle would shake / vibrate, causing loss of control. Also, driveshaft yoke assembly failed. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matters, the power train differential unit makes whine noise between 54-65 mph.

- Hicksvill, NY, USA

problem #1

Mar 151999

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
After coming to a complete stop with the air conditioner off, the vehicle will lunge forward. Consumer has determined the cause as the releasing of tension within the driveshaft. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer stated normal operation.

- Springfield, VA, USA