Has anyone had the same problem with their 99'-04' Grand Cherokee?

Question

For about 3 weeks my 4x4 was making a loud humming/whirring/almost whistling noise. The faster i went, the louder it got and the higher the sound pitch.

Finally I realized it is the axle differential and it needs to be replaced.

Has anyone else had the same problem? With the same noise and/or same parts replaced?

Not really a question that needs an answer, im just curious to hear from somebody who had the same problem and their story about it.

Answer 1

Had the pinion bearing replaced in our '99at 30k miles under warranty. I seem to recall it was a factory defect as the wrong preload was set at the factory.

Answer 2

YEAH DUDE!  MYN DOES THE SAME NOISE BUT ITS NOT AS LOUD, I HAVE A GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 2000

Answer 3

i had a 02 wrangler where the rear pinion seal went out and it made a metal rubbing sound when i drove it but never broke down