10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,667 miles

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problem #3

Jan 092005

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 140,000 miles
1. there were no indications that led to a spontaneous fire in my automobile (Jeep) 2) it was determined by the fire department and confirmed by the insurance investigator that the fire was caused by a short in the wiring.

- Chesterfield, MO, USA

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problem #2

Dec 161997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
While driving vehicle at night, the entire electrical wiring system went out, causing visibility problems. Could not read dashboard panel due to electrical failure. Also, the speedometer does not work. Not showing correct speed/ belts are out of alignment.

- Dallas, TX, USA

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problem #1

Nov 061996

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer states when she was parking her vehicle it spontaneously caught on fire, no injuries.

- Mahwah, NJ, USA

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