1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission problems
314 complaints about transmission have been filed for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is 14% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 314 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 58,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 75 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 30 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 58,000 miles, and 52% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 75 crashes, 30 injuries.
What owners wrote
After parking vehicle on an incline, shifted into park and shut off. Suddenly the vehicle rolled backwards down the incline, consumer tried to jump in and stop vehicle, and was crushed by the left front wheel. Dealer has been contacted.
Having problems with the rear end and transfer case problems. Also stated that the vehicle has been taken to a specialist for the transfer case and rear end and they have stated that they will quit working on that type of vehicle because they are coming with to many defective problems. Dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle is out warranty. Manufacture was also contacted and stated that they don't have any type of problems with the vehicles. Ts
Other problems reported for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Brakes 734 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 179 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 150 complaints
- Engine 138 complaints
- Electrical system 94 complaints
- Seats 94 complaints
- Fuel system 90 complaints
- Air bags 84 complaints