1999 Jeep Cherokee transmission problems
Owners reported transmission problems in 42 complaints for the 1999 Jeep Cherokee, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 42 8% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 11 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 9 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 11 crashes, 9 injuries.
What owners wrote
While vehicle was in park at a gas station car jumped out of park and into reverse, crushing consumer's leg. Consumer was unable to work for months. Dealer has yet to be contatced. Please provide further details.
The vehicle stalled and shut down without prior warning. Dealer was aware of the problem. Ts gear shift selector light was inoperative. Transmission shifted hard and slipped on acceleration. Found wrong fluid in transmission. Ignition cylinder loose. Dealer advised this was normal. Transmission banged when put in reverse.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Jeep Cherokee
- Brakes 117 complaints
- Engine 41 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 40 complaints
- Air bags 38 complaints
- Electrical system 31 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints
- Suspension 23 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 19 complaints