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Brake caliper fried at 22k miles and tranny gone for good at 44K!
Dealer told me to go to hell for trying to get either problem fixed under warranty. They said I abused the thing. Oh well, like I'll be buying a Jeep again (never ever off road and pampered like a baby). PS. Jeep Grand Cherokee transmissions are known for failing and there is a major investigation going on because of this. Stay tuned.
I would just like to add that I have a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. I have just 100,000 miles with rough usage off-road, tranny is still in good shape, only major problems I've had is with the brakes.
Mine has 118,000 - tranny is fine, everything is like new.
This is an awesome Wisconsin snow machine.
Chryslers are known for falling apart, hopefully someday, someone will learn how to build a car properly!
I have a 93 Grand Cherokee Laredo with serious transmission problems. All my dealer will say is "bad transmission, give us $3000 and we'll fix it" - it went to hell 10 days and 700 miles after paying $1600 to have a dealer replace the transfer case. Damn thing gave no warning signs, just suddenly stopped refusing to shift out of 1st gear. If there is some sort of investigation into this transmission, I'd love to hear more about it!
Oops, I am getting ready to buy one today..hmm.. not til I hear these..
1989 Cherokee with 101050 miles on it with a transmission that has good clean serviced all the time transmission fluid. Lets get real people service it and it will last, neglect it and you will pay the price!!! :)
I have a 1993 Grand Cherokee Limited bought new. It has 154,000 miles on it, none off road.
The only problem I've had is the paint is falling off, mostly on the roof.
I religiously change the oil about every 3 to 4,000 miles.
My last car had 168,000 and was still going strong at trade in. Would you believe a 1981 Chevy Citation! Take it easy out there...
Jeep Grand Cherokee transmissions are known for failing and there is a major investigation going on because of this.
Have you got any news on this lately?
Jeep Grand Cherokee 96 4.0 LTD. Bought 97 as an Approved Used vehicle.
Brake shimmy evident, dealer said I had warped the discs (in less than 4000 miles???). No warranty cover. New brake discs replaced, boycotting dealer, cost him two new vehicle sales as a result!
Gearbox pressure sensor required replacing, I had to tell them to replace it, they could not find the fault.
Good engine, very comfortable, good ride, love it. But would I buy another???
If ANY dealer told me to "go to hell" for ANY repair, under warranty or not, they would be taken to court for false advertising because in their ad campaign they say "See your friendly Chrysler today". After all, they sold you the car and didn't tell you about the common transmission problems.
I wrote the last comment and I noticed an error in it. I forgot to dealer in to the ad campaign, it's actually "See your friendly Chrysler dealer today" (although if they told you to go to hell they aren't that friendly).
I just bought a Grand Cherokee Laredo two days ago. It has 171,400 actual miles on it. This may seem like a lot, but Jeeps have always been known to last. It's got a great (original) transmission. My advice to those reading is that to go out and test drive a Jeep and if you find one as good as value as mine, I know you'll love it.
I recently took over my wife 1994 Grand Cherokee. We bought it new in 1994. Here are some problems that will help others along the way. First the problem with the camshaft or crank sensor. The Jeep would shut off without ever giving a check engine light. This problem went on for about 7 months before the check engine light would give a code. My advice to others is if this happen to you either get them replaced or continue to drive the jeep until it actual get a check engine light which load the code in the computer. Another problem is trying to unclog the AC drain. The MFG did not place the hose to where it can be accessible. Ask the dealer before letting someone drill a hole in the firewall to try and drain it.***The brake calipers sticks which cause it to where out the rotors fast. If you hit a pot hole while hitting the brakes at the same time may cause this to happen. My advice is as soon as this happen to have them adjusted which will save the rotors and money. As far as the transmission it went out on me at 150,000 miles due to unknown reason. I keep maintenance records and the dealer haven't been able to explain why it went out. I'm a stickler for maintenance and request explanation as to why the problem occurred. But now at 160,000 miles I plan to double that on my Laredo to see how far I can get.
My 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee has approximately 100,000 miles on it. Over the last year, the engine occasionally dies unexpectedly, even when you are going 40 miles per hour. It gives no warning before it dies... no coughing or spluttering. The dealer cannot diagnose the problem, since the car only does this once every few days and, of course, never when the mechanic is driving it. We had the fuel pump replaced, but this did not fix the problem.
I've had my 94 Grand Cherokee Limited for about 3 years. My transmission cooler was leaking which caused a major failure at 120,000 miles. When I took it to a transmission place they said that the Jeep's transmissions aren't built that well... I pull a 5000 pound travel trailer... Not too bad... Suggestion, upgrade the components when/if you rebuild it. I've always had the problem from 80,000k with the binding when turning tight corners after driving for a while. Only happens on hot days or driving long distances. Special additives helped, but problem happens when over 90 degrees outside.
I have a problem now at 170,000 with what they call the death wobble. Still checking on this problem where the front end shakes violently at 40-45 MPH... Very scary!!
Same problem with "rear tail light" out... No lights out, only happens when headlights are on and after pressing brake pedal.