10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
33 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
18 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission problems

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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments (Page 2 of 3)

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problem #36

Nov 232001

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Consumer was in front of vehicle with engine running and emergency brake not applied, vehicle suddenly went forward. Consumer ended up underneath vehicle, but was not injured.

- South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA

problem #35

Nov 202001

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was in park/ engine running/ emergency brake not applied. And vehicle suddenly went in reverse, consumer and passenger ran after vehicle trying to stop it. After about 80 feet consumer was able to jump into vehicle and applied brake. Driver and passenger suffered neck and facial injuries.

- Grove City, OH, USA

problem #34

Oct 252001

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When engine was idling and gear shift indicator was in park, vehicle jumped out of park and started rolling backwards in reverse. Consumer was able to stop vehicle before any injury or crash could occur. Dealership has examined vehicle, but could not determine a cause for this problem. Please provide any additional information / attachments. *note: Gear shift indicator did not show correct gear that vehicle was in.

- Pennsauken, NJ, USA

problem #33

Sep 172001

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

I put the vehicle in reverse in a parking lot, went backwards then put it in drive to go forward and it still went backward and I hit a telephone pole. When I looked down the gear shift was in reverse and not in drive.

- Gold Hill, NC, USA

problem #32

Dec 212000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle was parked in garage; got out with door open to put material in car; vehicle slipped into reverse, backing out of garage; damage to driver side door, fenders and garage structure. Similar reports of this accident as of 11/01 appear to be in excess of 60, based on review of NHTSA web site. Need details on when recall will be requested.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #31

Sep 302001

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was parked/engine running/ emergency brake not applied, and vehicle suddenly went backward and hit a tree. Damage to vehicle was $ $5800.

- Carmel, CA, USA

problem #30

Oct 212000

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Transmission will slip out of gear and suddenly will go back into gear with a jerk. Vehicle, sometimes will not go into gear at all. This happens intermittently. Contacted dealer, and dealer looked at vehicle and replaced rear end, but did not remedy the problem. Please add VIN.

- Madison, WI, USA

problem #29

Sep 122001

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle was parked temporarily with the engine running, but accelerated in reverse on its own injuring the driver and causing damage to the garage.

- Cornelia, GA, USA

problem #28

Oct 032001

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Put car in park. With engine running stepped out of car. Transmission shifted into reverse and car started rolling backward. Driver was knocked down and injured while trying to reach in car to apply brake by hand.

- King George, VA, USA

problem #27

Oct 032001

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While leaving vehicle idling and in park, vehicle jumped into reverse and started to move, but consumer jumped in and stepped on brakes, preventing vehicle from moving. Consumer was injured in accident.

- King George, VA, USA

problem #26

Sep 102001

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

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

PE 01 021/roll away in park: While idling in park position in driveway vehicle inadvertently jumped out of gear into drive and hit two parked vehicles in garage; dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #25

Jun 012000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
My Jeep rolled up over my left leg while stopped in my driveway. I was leaving the vehicle to pick up mail. I slipped and next I knew, the cars front drivers tire was rolling up my shoe, leg and came to rest on my left hip. The paramedics were called and I was taken to the hospital. My car suffered no damage, I still own and drive it, but with the reports I have been reading, I wanted to add my story. My costs at the hospital were @ $500.

- Libertyville, IL, USA

problem #24

Jul 312001

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer had put vehicle in park while it was idling, consumer saw that vehicle was going in reverse and tried to jump in to stop it, however it ran into another vehicles door and stopped. Rotors have been turned before warranty ended due to vehicle was jerking while braking, consumer also states that the hotline is worthless, she stated she could not get through and then when she did, she was on hold for 15-20 minutes.

- Wall Lake, IA, USA

problem #23

Oct 222000

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While vehicle was in park and idling it jumped out of gear and started moving backwards. Vehicle moved approximately 200 feet before crashing into a tree, causing $2,000 + damage. The consumers insurance covered the cost of the vehicle repairs while the consumer paid the deductible.

- Arlington, TN, USA

problem #22

Aug 222001

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was in park when exiting and it suddenly jumped out of park gear into reverse, causing vehicle to crash into a tree before stopping.

- Tinton Falls, NJ, USA

problem #21

Nov 142000

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
I pulled my Jeep out of the garage, while idling, I got out to go behind the Jeep to close the garage door, when the transmission jumped out of park into reverse. I was hit and thrown to the back of the garage receiving many bruises and scratches. I then went to the emergency room and was checked out. My insurance agent came the next day and filed a report of the accident. The dealer from where I purchased the Jeep was notified of the accident. The damage to the Jeep, to the garage and its contents was in excess of $7000. In August 2001, I saw on cnn news Jeep Grand Cherokee's were being reported for transmissions slipping out of gear. I wanted to report mine as well. Thank-you ricky and nancy gerrin 8-13-01.

- Cornelia, GA, USA

problem #20

Aug 092001

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Car was idling in park while driver stepped out of vechile momentarily. Car started going in reverse and hit car approx. 12ft behind it causing the other vehicle to be flat bed towed off premises for extensive damage!

- Humble, TX, USA

problem #19

May 012001

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
The shifter button will not release, which indicates the vehcile is in park. The automobile was never left running, but the operator could not remove the key as the mechanisms indicated that the car was not in park.

- Bethlehem, PA, USA

problem #18

Aug 092001

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Car was idling in park while driver stepped out of vechile momentarily. Car started going in reverse and hit car approx. 12ft behind it causing the other vehicle to be flat bed towed off premises for extensive damage!

- Humble, TX, USA

problem #17

May 012001

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
The shifter button will not release, which indicates the vehcile is in park. The automobile was never left running, but the operator could not remove the key as the mechanisms indicated that the car was not in park.

- Bethlehem, PA, USA

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