1998 JEEP CHEROKEE Power Trainautomatic Transmission Problems

25 NHTSA complaints on file

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Power Trainautomatic Transmission Issues in the 1998 JEEP CHEROKEE

25 power trainautomatic transmission complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 JEEP CHEROKEE. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 4 resulted in injury.

25
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Power Trainautomatic Transmission Complaints

#10455791 |
I JUST FOUND OUT I HAVE A CRACKED MANIFOLD, MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR HAS BROKEN PUT A NEW PART IN IT AND NOW THAT IS BROKEN,I HAVE ALSO HAD TO PUT A NEW TRANSMISSION IN IT WITH ONLY 148,000.00 MILES. IN 2006 I HAD TO FIX THE GAS TANK BECAUSE IT WAS BROKEN TOO. IS THIS NOT A RECALL PROBLEM????? ANY OF THESE, I HAVE HAD THE JEEP SINCE 2000 AND I BOUGHT IT WHEN IT HAD 20,000 MILES ON IT. PLEASE HELP BECAUSE THIS IS 2012 AND I ONLY HAVE 156,000 MILES ON IT NOW. THANK YOU. *JS
#10026842 |
WHILE DRIVING AND PARKING IN DIRTY TRACK. GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO MOVE SOMETHING ON THE ROAD AND SUDDENLY VEHICLE TOOK OFF AND SMASH EDA BIG ROCK, CAUSING FRONT DAMAGE. DEALER NOTIFIED*AK
#10021652 |
THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BECAUSE THE SERPENTINE BELT HAD TO BE CHANGED. UPON LEAVING WITH THE VEHICLE THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE PUT INTO ANY GEAR WITHOUT PRESSING ANY BUTTON ON SHIFTER. *NLM .*AK
#10019917 |
THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF PARK AND INTO REVERSE. CAUSE WAS UNKNOWN. *NLM
#10019420 |
THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM
#566602 |
THERE WAS A TRANSMISSION LEAK AT THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE TRANSMISSION PAN GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JG
#8008269 |
TRANSMISSION SLIPS, WHEN PLACING IT IN PARK, IT SLIPS BACK INTO REVERSE, IN OTHER WORDS IT DOES NOT LOCK IN PLACE. HE WAS TOLD THAT HIS VEHICLE IS NOT IN RECALL.*AK VEHICLE CONTINUES TO EXHIBIT PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. CONSUMER HAD PLACED VEHICLE IN PARK WHEN IT STARTED MOVING BACKWARDS, TRANSMISSION HAD SLIPPED INTO THE REVERSE POSITION. *JG
#9005138 |
TRANSMISSION JUMPED INTO REVERSE AND DRAGGED OWNER TEN FEET, RESULTING IN HITTING A STACK OF HARDWOOD LUMBER.
#8003627 |
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH TRANSFER CASE, AND TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHIN FOUR HUNDRED MILES OF EACH OTHER. WHEN TRANSMISSION FAILED SMELLED OIL BURNING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
#754823 |
I WAS SITTING IN TRAFFIC WHEN VEHICLE MADE LOUD NOISE COMING FROM REAR END. IT HAD NOT BEEN SHIFTING BADLY OR MAKING ANY UNUSUAL NOISES. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION SERVICED AT ALLEN SAMUELS CHRYSLER JEEP ON HWY 3 HOUSTON, TEXAS IN JUNE. THEY CHANGED TRANSMISSION FLUID AND NEVER INIDCATED ANY THING ELSE NEEDED TO BE DONE TO THE TRANSMISSION. .*AK
#754249 |
TRANSMISION FAILURE CAUSED VEH. TO CONTINUE TO MOVE WHILE SHIFT WAS IN (P) PARK POSITION.*AK
#9003333 |
CAR WENT FROM PARK POSITION WITH MOTOR RUNNING TO REVERSE, RESULTING IN HITTING A WALL AT 10-15MPH, WHICH THEN JUMPED BACK IN FORWARD POSITION.
#562829 |
VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS AND CAUSED ACCIDENT, WHILE KEY WAS IN IGNITION AND GEARSHIFT WAS IN PARK. CONSUMER STATED THAT PREVIOUSLY THE VEHICLE JUMPED TO REVERSE FROM PARK AND HE WAS ABLE TO STOP IT FROM ROLLING.
#562689 |
THE CONSUMER PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND EXITED THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER THEN NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKSWARDS, THE VEHICLE HIT A GARAGE AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND THE GARAGE DOOR.
#9002609 |
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, GEAR IN PARK, IT WENT FROM PARK TO REVERSE AND CRASHED INTO A FORD F150 PICKUP.
#747862 |
TRANSMISSION SHIFTING STICKS AND THEN THUG'S INTO POSITION AND VEHICLE DRIVES. *AK
#740239 |
03/27/00 TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING, SKIPPING GEARS AND WHINING.
#874734 |
VEHICLE THUMPS AND JERKS WHEN STARTING TO GO OR GETTING READY TO STOP. WHEN THIS HAPPENS CONSUMER EXPIERENCES LOSS OF POWER, AND GEARS GET STUCK. CONSUMER SAYS TRANSMISSION IS STARTING TO MISS. *AK
#723065 | Crash
WHEN SHIFTING FORWARD ONE POSITION TO OVERDRIVE WITHOUT THUMB BUTTON PRESSED, SHIFT LEVER WENT FORWARD TO REVERSE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL AT HIGH SPEED WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH WITH INJURIES SUSTAINED. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED TO THE DRIVER. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS APRX 2 MONTHS PRIOR AND WAS NOT REPORTED BECAUSE DRIVER THOUGHT SHE MAY HAVE HAD THUMB BUTTON PRESSED IN. SHE CHANGED THE WAY SHE WAS SHIFTING TO OVERDRIVE SO THAT THUMB WAS NOT RESTING ON BUTTON AND THOUGHT THAT WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM. APPARENTLY IT DID NOT. VEHICLE ROLLED TWICE AS A RESULT OF CRASH. MAY ALSO BE RELATED TO INTERMITTENT PROBLEM OF KEY BEING STUCK IN IGNITION. SOLUTION WAS TO REPEATEDLY PRESS THUMB BUTTON ON SHIFT LEVER UNTIL KEY WOULD FINALLY RELEASE. PLEASE ADVISE OWNER OF ANY FINDINGS. *AK
#606909 |
TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION;OCCASSIONAL GEAR SLIPPAGE. MGM
#551041 |
TRANSMISSION CLUNCKS SEVERELY WHILE SHIFTING GEAR. YH
#849733 |
TRANSMISSION GRINDS EXCESSIVELY FROM NEUTRAL TO REVERSE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
#709501 |
WHEN IN PARK GEAR WITH ENGINE RUNNING, CAR WILL ROLL BACKWARDS.
#606962 |
TRANSMISSION MOUNT FAILED. MJS
#826029 | Crash
CONSUMER STOPPED VEHICLE AND PUT TRANSMISSION PAWL IN PARK, THEN SHE GOT OUT OF VEHICLE TO CLOSE THE GAS TANK DOOR AND STARTED ROLLING ON A LEVEL SURFACE, AND RAN OVER HER FOOT. ALSO VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE SECOND TIME THAT PAWL JUMPED OUT OF PARK. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

Other 1998 JEEP CHEROKEE Problem Areas

Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 42 complaints Air Bags 26 complaints Fuel System Other 18 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 17 complaints Electrical System 16 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 15 complaints Unknown Or Other 15 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 14 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 13 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 12 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 12 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 11 complaints Seats 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 11 complaints Structurebodydoor 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 9 complaints Power Train 9 complaints Suspension 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 8 complaints Structurebody 8 complaints Tires 8 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 8 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 7 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 7 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 7 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 6 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 6 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 6 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 6 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 5 complaints Parking Brake 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 4 complaints Engine 4 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 4 complaints Seat Belts 4 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 4 complaints Structure 4 complaints Suspensionfront 4 complaints Tirestreadbelt 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 3 complaints Exterior Lighting 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 3 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Power Traindriveline 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 2 complaints Steering 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 2 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblybanjo Housing 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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