10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Nov 082000

(reported on)

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While vehicle was parked and not running, a fire ignited in the engine compartment, the adjuster and fire company believed the fire was started at the power distribution center, consumer asked dealer about the recall (95V193) that dealt with this component and was told this vehicle does not fall under the recall, after the fire the vehicle was a total loss.

- Paxinos, PA, USA

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problem #3

Apr 301996

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Pdc fuse w/ fuse link recall repair needs to be done, however dealer not able to get part.

- Vidor, TX, USA

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problem #2

Jan 021997

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
While driving, the tail lights and dashboard lights went out due to a short in the fuse system.

- Fullerton, CA, USA

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problem #1

Aug 091996

Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The alternator circuit fuse to the power distribution center had an improper clamp load, causing a fire. There was a recall but this vehicle was not involved.

- New Port Richey, FL, USA

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