10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,506 miles

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1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee drivetrain problems

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1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments (Page 3 of 3)

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problem #20

Feb 082000

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

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

Differential side pinion bearings replaced.

- Greenville, NC, USA

problem #19

Jan 272000

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Carthage, TX, USA

problem #18

Oct 311998

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The differential makes humming noise at speeds between 45 to 55 mph.

- Huntersvil, NC, USA

problem #17

Sep 011999

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Due to a defective rear differential in the transmission which been replaced once, while driving vehicle lunged forward, which may have caused a crash. Also, in reverse position there is a loud noise. Problem still exists.

- Pittsfield, MA, USA

problem #16

Apr 292000

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
None of these things have been fixed to date. Dealer was given 2 chances and kept saying they could not see anything. Took to another dealer & they said drive shaft, brakes, pinion & gear, back glass all needed replaced. Would not work on vehicle because of dealer fraud. Bought Oct. 1999 new. Had been in service since Sept. 1998. Did not want to get involved. No safety defect listed in the summary.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

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problem #15

Dec 011998

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Front brake rotors keep having warping problem; were replaced at about 5000 mi., turned at about 18500 mi., and are again, at 22725 mi. Out of round again. Terrible noise coming from rear; differential rebuilt with new bushings and noise is beginning to.

- Balto., MD, USA

problem #14

Dec 101999

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles

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

Brakes: Front end shakes when braking, rotors turned by dealer, but problem continues - dangerous. Differential/transfercase: Loud clunking noise from rear, 'roaring' noise at speeds of 30-40mph and 65-75mph. Engine: Stalls(dies out) when idling in gear and when putting gear from park to reverse, delear doesn't know how to fix. Vehicle lunges forward when coming to a stop, almost hit vehicle in front - dangerous. Idles roughly, rpms go up and down at stops, stalls. Steering: Pulls to right, dealer says alignment is fine. Noise from steering column when turning. Ac: lots of water condensed inside of vehicle at passengers feet when ac on, dealer says normal.

- Plano, TX, USA

problem #13

Nov 241999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
At 45+ mph a groan noise that is there when pushing accelorator - dealer replace differntial gear twice still have noise; noise at 72 dealer replaced rear drive shaft, ball joint, and other drive line compents - this reduced noise but it is still there; after doing all this now have noise in rear at 20mph (grinding in differential?) also a noise in front that is hard to describe

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #12

Aug 091999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Repeated problems with ac/heat being erratic, will take vehicle in for 4th time. Vehicle shuddered, fixed by changing fluid. Weather seal fell off. Brake shudder fixed by replacement of rotors, etc. Engine stalled fixed, but the rev up and lurch at stop is not yet. Setting another appointment with service.

- Altus, OK, USA

problem #11

Aug 011999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Several dealerships have not been able to resolve problem. Front tires are grinding away the interior wall of the wheel wells. Tire is now grinding on steel chasis and beginning to erode itself. Chrysler has no solution after 6-8 visits for repair in 4 months. Mechanics recommend the car not be driven until a solution can be found due to safety reasons...in the meantime I have purchased a new vehicle I can not drive and neither the dealership nor Chrysler will replace the defective vehicle.( dot number: Tire size: 245/70/R16 )

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #10

Apr 011999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles

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

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 #9

Oct 121999

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
This vehicle has a loud whine in the drive train at highway speeds (55-70mph). It has quadra trac II powertrain. The vehicle has been in service 4 times for a total of 19 days over the last 2 months to correct the problem. Chrysler seems unable to fix. The internet is littered with complaints about this problem, which seems to be limited to quadra trac II drivetrains. This is a wide-spread problem. Pressure should be brought to Jeep Chrysler to fix. Also, I firmly believe that the dealer knew about this problem, but did not reveal to us.

- Lutz, FL, USA

problem #8

Aug 271999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
In shop 5 times since purchase and problems still not fixed

- Gainesville, GA, USA

problem #7

Jul 011999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Since buying the veh, loud differential whine at 45+ mph; front rotors needed to be replaced (warped) at 7500 miles; rear flipper glass leaks; loud grinding noise when pulling away from curb (transfer case fluid replaced after lurching when making tight

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #6

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 #5

Dec 201998

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Excessive gear whine/noise from differentials. Front rebuilt twice, rear rebuilt once. Dealer ordered new front transaxial unit assembly

- Glen Allen, VA, USA

problem #4

Apr 011999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
The automatic transmission failed and had to be replaced after about 6000 miles. There is a lot of noise from the rear, sounds like it is coming from the differential or axle. It is loud enough to be heard over the radio. The front rotors appear to be warped. When braking at highway speeds, the steering wheel shudders. It does not feel safe.

- Lauderdale, MN, USA

problem #3

Apr 061999

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for this vehicle.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #2

Oct 311998

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The differential makes humming noise at speeds between 45 to 55 mph.

- Huntersvil, NC, USA

problem #1

Nov 011998

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle bucks and jumps during low speed turns in forward and reverse. May be related to transfer case: Dealer indicated wrong fluids installed at factory. We are concerned about future general failure or possible lockup and crash at highway speeds.

- Lake Forest, IL, USA

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