10.0

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

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problem #4

Jul 022002

Cherokee

  • miles
Transfer case failed, causing vehicle to stall while driving. Vehicle checked by dealer, who replaced front differential bearings, and O-rings in fuel pump. Also, vehicle makes loud "roaring" noises, and is very difficult to control while driving.

- Avawam, KY, USA

problem #3

Aug 011999

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling on highway applied brakes steering column shook and vibrated. Dealership was aware of problem. To correct the steering column shaking, the dealer machined and replaced front rotors and pads. But the problem was still not solved. The transfer case was leaking oil.

- Ramsey, NJ, USA

problem #2

May 012000

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer replaced twice transfer case; once at 33,000 at cost of $1200, and at additional 14,000 miles later at $1200. 2 days later, after getting vehicle back, consumer was made aware that front driveline had to be replaced at a cost of $1000. Dealer stated this was not normal, and they had only seen 1 other vehicle similar to consumer's.

- Cape Elizabeth, MA, USA

problem #1

May 021999

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Transfer case: Constant raspy, grinding noise.

- Madison, NJ, USA