Nar 05/28/2003 the consumer was involved in and accident the Jeep was left in a park position, then went into reverse striking another car. Automatic shifter defective.

- Douglasville, GA, USA

Rear wheel makes a winding noise. Tranfer case, whenapplied fuel /speed vehicle started to shake. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership, and dealership mechanic couldn't duplicate the problem. A front axle was bent, and there was a lot of shaking.

- Lynnwood, WA, USA

The transfer case failed and removal showed considerable damage due to lack of fluid. The components were dry, and there was no sign of leakage at any time in the past. The mechanics doing the repairs believe that insufficient fluid was added when sold.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

Ransfer case is too noisy due to transfer case being inoperative and not being able change gears while driving. This may cause a crash. Common problem.

- Nashville, TN, USA

When in 4-wheel drive, vehicle made abnormal loud noise when accelerating. Noise sounded like a loud "thud" and shook front end of car. Service department stated that the transfer case had internal damage. Cause of damage was an "O" ring which was worn out, allowing all of the oil to leak out. I never noticed any leak spots where I parked the service department replaced the transfer case. Cost of this repair was $1,150 ($960 for the part and $189 for the labor.)

- Kansas City, MO, USA

Transfer case noisy/failed.

- Charles To, WV, USA

Second instance where fluid has leaked out of transfer case causing major damage to the case.

- Walnut Gro, GA, USA

Transfer case failed and replaced.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

While driving the rear transfer case started to leak, car caught on fire.

- Howell, NJ, USA

Fuel leakage from the transfer case.

- Mt Vernon , WA, USA