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When starting the vehicle and shifting from park to drive the transmission did not feel like it engaged. After not engaging the vehicle was put in park and shifted into drive again. The transmission still did not feel like it engaged. Not being sure I started to apply the gas with no forward movement. Suddenly when the RPM's reached about 1500-2000 RPM's the vehicle engaged into drive causing my vehicle to hit the parked car in front of it. Only minor damage was done since the vehicle to the front was far enough away and I was able to stop just soon enough to only tap the forward vehicle. Since the vehicle was new there have been loud banging noises coming from the rear while stopping, after stopping and releasing the brake or without the air conditioning, while stopped and the RPM's fall below 500 RPM's. the bang sounds as if there is tension being released somewhere causing the vehicle to "lurch forward". shifting the gear selector (from park to drive and park to reverse etc) is also creating a loud bang and very rough shift, while causing the car to again seem like it wants to "take off". to date the dealer either says he can not duplicate or what he does hear is normal.
- Philadelphia, PA, USA
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When shifting from park to reverse, there is a long squealing noise. When we told dealer he said that is the way the Jeep's with a V8 sound. The squealing is getting longer in duration when shifting.
Light out in transfer case so at night you cannot see what gear you are in. We were told by the service manager there was no light and it was a design flaw by Jeep. However the light comes one intermittently.
The vehicles jumps when coming to a complete stop. Feels as if the vehicle is being rear ended (at a low speed from the rear). We have taken the vehicle to payton wells four or five times the their have been unable to repair the problem. Please feel free to contract us if you require further information.
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
Transmission slams into gear when putting vcl in reverse. Does not do this when putting vcl in drive or any other gear, just reverse. It is very noticeable, and even the original tech who we showed problem to at dealership admitted it sounded bad/wrong. But after we left vcl there for repair, we were told none were needed...this is "just how these vehicles are". I don't think so! have owned 4/4 SUV's before, including a prior Grand Cherokee...and never heard anything like this. I am worried that this slamming could cause parts to loosen or break, and if that happens while vcl moving, could be disastrous! could this also cause problem of parts being just somewhat out of alignment, which could cause a strange wearing of parts that would not normally occur?
Rear pinion seal leaking at first oil change -took to dealer - they changed out the whole rear end -noise again in rear -took to dealer they said now it was in the front - took to different dealer - tried to fix - took back vehicle till they could get whole new front and `rear end parts in - this has been over a month ago- while waiting in line vehicle died and restarted - few days later vehicle died three times at high speed restarted but ck engine light stayed on -towed to dealer- they said they replaced crank sensor - noticed new O2 sensor as well - still waiting on other parts - passenger side window does not work - vehicle surges at constant speeds -stick shift hard to shift from park to reverse and drive and visa versa - interior lights dont come on when remote turned on to open vehicle- engine feels and sounds rough- alarm system lights go on and off by themselves- once the dealer gets the parts in I will be taking it back for the 6th time with our new complaints.
Transmission makes noise when gas is applied at speeds over 55mph. Also, when applying the gas at any speed, vehicle intermittently skips and jumps. Dlr has seen vehicle twice already, and can find no solution.
Whenever making right hand turns would get a clicking noise in cv joint. Vehicle would cutoff without warning. Speed not a factor. When in reverse, the vehicle would cut off. Had been to dealer 15 times for problem & nothing was found wrong.
Automatic transmission malfunctioned, causing it to jump out of gears and could result in a crash. Also vehicle was on and in "park" position and the occupant was standing outside of the vehicle when it jumped out of gear and accelerated. Occupant had to jump into the vehicle and stop it. Dealer will replace the transmisson system. Please provide further information and VIN#.
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- Lynnfield, MA, USA