10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
58 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
22 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #102

Dec 262001

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While the vehicle was idling it jumped out of the park gear and started rolling backwards in reverse approximately 100 to 200 yards. Vehicle was stopped when it hit an embankment. No damage to vehicle or injury reported. Dealership is examing vehicle to determine a cause for this problem. Note: Consumer reported previous incident over NHTSA webpage (ODI reference number 750164). The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem.

- Chico, TX, USA

problem #101

Nov 232001

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was started up with motor running, then door was opened, and consumer was standing on outside while vehicle rolled in reverse, consumers vheicle hit 2 other vehicles in its pathway. Consumer stated vehicle was put into park.

- Los Angelos, CA, USA

problem #100

Apr 011999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Clunks constantly when shifting from park to reverse, goes in excess of 13mph and there is a electrical problem. I am on my third battery. It's been to 2 dealerships numerous times with the problem not being resolved, including arbitration!

- St. James, NY, USA

problem #99

Jun 151999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
After starting vehicle, it jumped into reverse colliding into a building. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

- Chaple Hill, TN, USA

problem #98

Nov 302001

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
When vehicle is in park it automatically jumps into reverse.

- Harwinton, CT, USA

problem #97

Oct 012001

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer went out to start the vehicle and stood on outside of vehicle, and it started gradually rolling back in reverse, hitting parking gate. Consumer will have the problem looked at.

- Deleware, OH, USA

problem #96

Aug 282001

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
After shifting into reverse vehicle suddenly accelerated into house deck. Dealer was notified.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #95

Jul 011999

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer put car in reverse, then in drive, and vehicle hesitated. Then it went forward. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced transmission.

- Trumbull, CT, USA

problem #94

Nov 162001

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle jumped out of gear from park to reverse. Had not contacted dealer.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

problem #93

Nov 032001

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was parked with engine running/ emergency brake not applied, and vehicle suddenly went backward and came to a stop when it hit a tree. $ $2000 damage, no injuries.

- Gallax, VA, USA

problem #92

Jan 012001

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
As the attorney for the client stated, the consumer put the vehicle in park and exited through the driver's side door for the purpose of fastening the seatbelt on the child. Immediately after getting out of the Jeep, she realized it was in reverse and was going down the incline of the driveway. She was knocked down and the front driver's side tire ran over the side of her body, including her head, the consumer does not appear to have suffered any serious permanent injury (attorney for client).

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #91

Aug 141999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer put vehicle in park, and it slipped into reverse and rolled, consumer states this has happened before, claim 44-3038-336.

- Greeley, CO, USA

problem #90

Oct 251999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle jumped out of park and struck a house, claim 22-V202-702.

- Portage, MI, USA

problem #89

Jun 152001

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle popped into reverse from park and hit another vehicle, engine revved when consumer hit brake, claim 49-3276-215.

- Woodbury, MN, USA

problem #88

Dec 272000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumers vehicle jumped out of park and rolled back and hit the garage door, claim 25-5473-216.

- Independence, MO, USA

problem #87

Aug 221999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Gear jumped from park and vehicle rolled into water. 18-02660-689

- Slidella , LA, USA

problem #86

Aug 141999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle slipped out of parking rolled into an embankment. 59-V261-302

- Palm City, FL, USA

problem #85

Aug 141999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle slipped out of park and struck pole.38-J281-981

- Lower Burrell, PA, USA

problem #84

Dec 122000

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Gear jump. 59-V646-461

- N Ft Myers, FL, USA

problem #83

Nov 041999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Gear jumped from park to reverse and rolled down the hill. 42-1197-256

- Piney Flats, TN, USA

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