10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Jeep Cherokee transmission problems

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1997 Jeep Cherokee Owner Comments

problem #18

Feb 022004

Cherokee

  • miles

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

The consumer received a recall notice (vp02yooo2068) to replace the transmission but the dealer didn't have the parts available to replace it.

- Liverpool, NY, USA

problem #17

Oct 062003

Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle was parked inside of the garage. The driver went out of vehicle while it was running and vehicle jumped out of gear, causing consumer's vehicle to hit another vehicle inside of the garage. The dealer was aware of the problem.

- Chatsworth, GA, USA

problem #16

May 272003

Cherokee

  • miles
While driving the gears became stuck and the vehicle started to blow smoke..

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #15

Dec 242002

Cherokee

  • miles

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

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and without warning the vehicle will stall and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified.

- Bellevue, WA, USA

problem #14

Sep 242001

Cherokee

  • miles
Rear bearing failed, sealed transmission have to replace entire transmission as a unit.

- Aliso Viejo, CA, USA

problem #13

Jul 162001

(reported on)

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving on highway at 60 mph vehicle slipped out of gear from drive into neutral, and rpms were racing from 2-3. also, transmission fluid was leaking and vehicle was jerking, vehicle was pulled to side of road. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, who later determined that transmission had failed, and needed replacing. Consumer no longer owns this vehicle.

- Dayton, OH, USA

problem #12

Oct 252000

Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

I think that the overall service of the Jeep dealer really stinks. No safety defect listed within summary.

- Acworth, GA, USA

problem #11

Jul 032000

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Thumping heard on acceleration or on bumpy road

- Tariffville, CT, USA

problem #10

May 272000

Cherokee

  • miles
While driving engine check light came on. Consumer pulled over to check under the hood. Consumer indicated that before engine check light came on, gears were slipping. A couple of days before, engine quit and vehicle would not go over 25mph. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said it was a common transmission problem. Dealer rebuilt transmission. At another time, consumer heard a loud bang. She stopped/looked under car, and noticed oil on the back window due to engine rod breaking off, piercing three holes in oil pan. No warning at all, and then vehicle died.

- Grandville, MI, USA

problem #9

Jan 202000

Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Other failures and stranding also involved with this vehicle. No safety defect included in summary.

- Harrisburg, NC, USA

problem #8

Oct 261999

Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Multiple problem with vehicle. No safety defect listed in summary.

- Harrisburg, NC, USA

problem #7

May 011998

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Initial fuel tank assembly failure 5/98 occurred at freeway speeds on highway overpass 680/24 walnut creek, ca. Vehicle ran out of gas even though gauge indicated fuel level above 1/8 tank. Created hazardous traffic backup for several miles on southbound interstate 680 requiring police assistance. Subsequent problems with replacement fuel tank assemblies 3/29/99 and 8/30/99, currently unresolved. Transmission failure affected drivability requiring replacement 8/30/99. Began experiencing dangerous engine and electrical problems, including abrupt check engine light preceding engine bucking, severe engine surging, followed by loss of power, near stall at 35 mph, radio and power window failure 8/23/99, creating hazardous situation for vehicle occupants and other drivers on road. The fuel assembly fuse failure on 11/1/99 occurred at freeway speed in rush hour traffic on eastbound highway 4 in martinez near pacheco blvd. Off-ramp with absolutely no warning. Loss of engine, power steering, power brakes at this speed and traffic conditions created potential for fatal collision involving multiple vehicles. Vehicle at lehmer's dealership from 11/1/99-11/5/99. Dealership failed to duplicate, locate, or repair failure. Vehicle released on 11/5/99. The second fuel system fuse failure occurred without warning on 11/6/99, on westbound ygnacio valley, a secondary 4 lane road at 45 mph speed, again creating a potentially hazardous situation. Police called to prevent possible collisions while waiting for tow. Due to these recurring and unresolved service problems we have lost all faith in the safety of this vehicle. We refuse to put our family or other drivers at risk and wish to file a formal complaint with the NHTSA and to pursue resolution of this matter under the lemon law. We purchased this vehicle in good faith, but cannot in good conscience sell it or trade it in due to the potential for loss of life in its current condition.

- Clayton, CA, USA

problem #6

Mar 201999

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
None

- Fort Ashby, WV, USA

problem #5

Oct 211998

(reported on)

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle has no second gear hold on it automatic transmission.

- Chugiak, AK, USA

problem #4

Feb 111998

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
Command trac jumps into neutral at 5 mph while braking for stop sign upon wet surface, gear shift set in drive and 4WD stick was set in 4WD.

- Charleston, WV, USA

problem #3

Sep 121997

(reported on)

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle will not always start in park position, consumer sometimes has to shift to neutral position in order to start vehicle.

- Plymouth, MA, USA

problem #2

Oct 211997

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vechile was running in park position, approximately 1 minute after, vehicle was in reverse, moving every quickly. Consumer ran after vehicle, tried to jump into vehicle, fell down, hit head, could not stop, ended up hitting another vehicle.

- Freehold, NJ, USA

problem #1

Aug 281997

(reported on)

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine check light illuminated on three occasions, indicating malfunction. When this occurs, the vehicle will not shift gears, the vehicle will also hesitate and lose power when accelerating. Dealers has replaced the computer system which did not remedy the problem.

- Mountain Ville, NY, USA

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