Purchased at 72,000 miles. Prior repairs unknown.
Left turn signal failed to blink occasionally. Multifunction switch replaced. Still an intermittent problem, but doesn't occur often enough to waste my time taking it in to get checked.
75,117 Transfer case chain adjustment made when loud grinding noise began occurring.
75,658 Same grinding problem occurred again. Following parts replaced: Transfer Chain, Input Gear, Sleeve-Shift Range, Output Shaft Seal. Cost Unknown - covered by dealership.
76,750 Freak (bad) transmission slippage occurred. Checked over by dealership where no problems were noted by computer. Manager kept Jeep for 2 days, inlcuding driving it home and back. Problem did not happen for them. To date slippage has not occurred to that degree although it seems to have trouble shifting in colder weather.
86,000 Right front wheel began making high-pitched whining noise. Right front axle boot & Right front hub bearing replaced. Cost $615.00.
87,800 Right front drive shaft to be replaced. Cost quote approximately $550 with labor. Sits at dealership as I type this.
If it weren't for the fact that I had a wonderful experience with the '95 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo (V8) I owned prior to this Jeep, I would probably never buy another Jeep again. In the 4 years I had the '95 the only two things replaced were the water pump at 69,000 miles and the fuel pump at about 75,000 miles. I'm baffled at this point. I wonder did I get lucky the first time or unlucky the second. Even so, I'll probably try my luck with Jeep again.
My car is at around 74,934 miles and I am having the same problems with this awful grinding noise that sounds like metal rubbing very badly. I've had my car since 2000 and have had no problem until recently. I'm taking it in tomorrow, but I'm nervous about the cost. Any advice?
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