6.8

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,395 miles

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problem #15

Nov 082004

Grand Cherokee 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,000 miles
Vehicle has been to the repair shop several times for rear end repairs, the rear end was replaced with another.

- Greenville, NC, USA

problem #14

May 102004

Grand Cherokee

  • 19,558 miles
The vehicle's brakes and rotors have had to be repaired often. The consumer was told that the rotors were too small for the vehicle. The consumer heard a pop noise when taking off or stopping intermittently. The vehicle shimmied at 60 mph and when the vehicle slowed down. Oil leaked from the front differential. The vehicle door lock made a bad grinding noise when the consumer used they key to access the vehicle.

- Moberly, MO, USA

problem #13

Jul 012004

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Problems with the differential on vehicle. The vehicle would vibrate while driving 50-65 mph. The differential unit was replaced.

- New Iberia, LA, USA

problem #12

Jul 022003

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,365 miles
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4X4 V6. The steering wheel and brake pedal would pulsate horribly and shake when applying the brakes. This problem was due to the front rotors which were not covered under warranty eventhough there are 2 technical bulletins from Jeep covering this problem. Dealer replaced the front rotors, calipers, and pads as suggested by the bulletins. #0500302 - cost of the repair: $552.22.(2) dealer informed me after fixing my brakes that the the rear differential has a high-pitched axle. This is caused by a faulty rear differential which needs to be redone. Not covered under warranty. #0300302A - estimated cost of repair $932,

- Glen Burnie, MD, USA

problem #11

Jun 012000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Rear differential: Complete lockup at 55 mph !!! as I traveled down a county hwy to just outside of town after work. Almost killed 2 pedestrians as the back end skidded 100 ft in complete lockup, dealer replacing the rear axle and looking at the front differential since it seems to have problems caused by this sudden failure of the back. Brakes: I have had rotors turned 3 times (twice by dealer under warranty and once by independent shop) and since purchased complete new rotors and pads on all 4 tires work by midas due to severe pulsation when braking. I have noticed lots of complaints for exactly the same thing on internet. Jay laszewski

- Grafton, WI, USA

problem #10

Oct 202002

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer states the rear diferential, rear axle and inner shaft has to be replaced. Daler has been notified.

- Columbia, CT, USA

problem #9

Mar 012002

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Transfer case bad on delivery. Snap ring not installed unit replaced. Brake rotors warp every 20K miles. Replaced with aftermarket at 40K.. steering column clunk and feels loose. Dealer replaced with new, same problem exists. Excessive clunking and looseness in driveline. Loud clunk park to reverse dealer says normal but lots of complaints.

- Fairport, NY, USA

problem #8

Jan 232002

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated there was a noise coming from the rear differential, when driving at high speeds, the dealer replaced noisy ring and pinion gears and all bearings.

- Manassas, VA, USA

problem #7

Jan 232002

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated there was a noise coming from the rear differential, when driving at high speeds, the dealer replaced noisy ring and pinion gears and all bearings.

- Manassas, VA, USA

problem #6

Sep 172000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
The quadra drive system includes the differential, transmission, and gerotor couplings and pumps. When the automatic transmission is shifting from one gear to the next it hesitates in neutral long enough for all the power to be transferred to the front wheels. When the transimssion does engage the next gear all of the power is transferred back to the rear wheels resulting in a loud thud. I do not know how the vehicle would respond when road conditions were not optimal. The manufacture response has been they have not been able to duplicate the problem.

- Cross Lanes, WV, USA

problem #5

Dec 282000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Noise and vibration coming from differential unit.

- Morton, IL, USA

problem #4

Jun 162000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
None

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #3

Aug 162000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle experiencing problem with noise coming from differential. Vehicle been in dealer's shop on two occasions, and problem still reoccurring. When the gas pedal is pushed the noise occurs but when released it becomes quiet. When cruise control is used a different kind of noise occurs.

- Kingman, AZ, USA

problem #2

Jan 012000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #1

Jan 052000

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The vehicle whines and howls due to defective differential.

- Eugene, OR, USA