1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo from North America - Comments

The fuel pump failed at 126,000 miles.

200 miles later the transmission failed and needed total rebuild. Within 1 week after the rebuild, the torque converter failed and the vehicle had to be returned for more repairs (under transmission warranty).

The transmission had been rebuilt sometime before I purchased the vehicle.

7 months or 7,000 miles later, the rebuilt torque converter failed again causing automatic transmission fluid to coat the entire underside of the vehicle... plus the rear door and bumper!

Full-time 4WD transfer case makes noise when making sharp turns. Transmission mechanic states its the viscous clutch and it costs $800 to replace!

Owned vehicle less than 2 years and spent over 31% of the purchased price on repairs.

I bought the Grand Cherokee because I thought it had a more comfortable interior and larger wheelbase than the Chevy Blazer.

Overall, the vehicle has been fun to drive... but the repeated transmission problems makes me want to get rid of it ASAP.

My gut feeling is that my next vehicle I buy will have a manual transmission.

Usually the Grand Cherokee is a very reliable SUV. There was a recall on all transmissions for that year, I had mine changed about 4 weeks ago. Give it a try, call your local dealer.

I am looking at a used 1994 Grand Cherokee with 179,000 miles. I have not test driven it yet. What should I look/listen for when I drive it.

Would it qualify for a transmission change?

I'm on my 5th Tranmission in my '94 224,000 miles. I hate to say it, but get used to it. Mopar has great engines, but terrible transmissions. I've grown up with Mopars my whole life. Here what I can still remember from days gone by:

'82 Dodge D150 2 Trans

'90 Dodge D150 1 Trans at 60,000

'92 Chrsyler LeBaron 2 Trans

'94 Dodge Intrepid 4 Trans (first model year)

'94 Grand Cherokee 5 Trans

'00 Dodge Caravan 1 Trans

'01 Grand Cherokee starting to go, traded in!

I know there is more, but I can't remember.

Bottom line, Mopar makes weak transmissions, no one can tell me other wise.

Hi, I'm an owner of a 93 jeep grand cherokee laredo 4 x 4, but it makes some strange noise while I'm making turns and also when I start the motor too, anybody can help me?,thank you.