10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
66 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
45 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission problems

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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments (Page 5 of 8)

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problem #80

Apr 292000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car rolled across the street into the neighbors tree. She thought emergency break on all the way. 42-1248-988

- Kingsport, TN, USA

problem #79

Jun 292001

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle came out of gear. 24-5176-815

- Long Beach, MS, USA

problem #78

May 062000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stopped vehicle and got out. Car rolled back into balconey pole and then rolled farward into pool fence. 52-2382-493

- Lagrangeville, NY, USA

problem #77

Oct 231999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle was parked. Vehicle rolled into a fence causing minor damage to veh

- Binghamton, NY, USA

problem #76

May 031999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Parked the vehicle in driveway and went inside. A few moments later went outside and niticed the veh was gone. The veh had rolled backward down the driveway and acress the road. 52-2189-938

- Lodi, NY, USA

problem #75

Aug 151996

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While idling gearjumped 35-N474-943

- Ravenna, OH, USA

problem #74

Dec 031996

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Pinned consumer to wall. Consumer initally stated he did not put vehicle in park before exiting truck. 16-4140-919

- Wichita , KS, USA

problem #73

Jan 202000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While placing vehicle in park and getting out of vehicle, the gear slipped out of park and vehicle rolled backward between two trees while doors were open.

- Fall Creek, WI, USA

problem #72

Sep 252001

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer put gear into park and started to exit vehicle. Vehicle suddenly started rolling backwards, and in an attempt to stop, attempted to apply pressure to brake pedal, but instead consumer's foot applied pressure to accelerator pedal. This resulted in vehicle accelerating backwards, and crashing into another vehicle. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

- Hillsdale, NJ, USA

problem #71

Aug 302001

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle moved rearwards while it was in park with the motor running due to, pinning consumer to loading dock.

- Waconia, WI, USA

problem #70

Aug 282001

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

PE 01 021/roll away in park: Vehicle was parked and idling while parked in driveway when inadvertently it jumped out of gear into reverse, hit two trees and a large boulder. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.

- Grand Grandy, CT, USA

problem #69

Sep 032001

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer left vehicle in idle position when getting out of vehicle. Then, vehicle went into reverse, and ran into a car trailer before stopping. Contacted dealer.

- Pell City, AL, USA

problem #68

Aug 302001

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was in park but running and vehicle jumped out of gear into reverse. Driver's side door was opened, and vehicle rolled over driver's foot and leg knocked her down. Dealershp was aware of problem.

- Hot Springs, AR, USA

problem #67

May 012001

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was in park and it suddenly rolled into reverse. Vehicle stopped by applying brakes. Consumer has experinced same incident 3 other times. Dealer stated that transmission could be the problem, but was not taking responsibility for repairs.

- Beverly Hills, CA, USA

problem #66

May 152000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was parked and idling on a ramp at a incline to back a boat into water, when it inadvertently jumped out of park into reverse, causing boat trailer to jack knife, and damaged back of vehicle. Dealer was notified. Consumer states the trailer was also damaged.

- Addison, TX, USA

problem #65

Jan 152001

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
PE 01 021/inadvertent rollaway in reverse: While driving vehicle gear shift would intermittently jump out of drive into neutral. Dealer was not notified at this time. Consumer states this is occurring while the vehicle is already in motion.

- Beavercreek, OH, USA

problem #64

Aug 082001

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission shifted into reverse while in park and idling. Damaged driver door.

- St. Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #63

Dec 292000

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vechile in park jumped into reverse ran over me.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #62

Dec 101997

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle was left in driveway in park with engine running. While owner was inside the house, vehicle slipped into reverse (in 4 wheel drive). Steering wheel was left in a turned configuration, so vehicle did nearly a 360 degree turn in reverse and impacted a tree and owner's home causing damage to vehicle in multiple locations.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #61

Aug 082001

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission shifted into reverse while in park and idling. Damaged driver door.

- St. Petersburg, FL, USA

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