6.5

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,750 miles

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problem #4

Nov 112002

Jimmy

  • 43,000 miles
The vehicle failed to engage in a higher gear, the vehicle only went 5 mph.

- Youngstown, OH, USA

problem #3

Feb 122000

Jimmy 4WD

  • miles
Speedometer sticks when driving with lights on for 15 minutes or more. Dash gets very hot unless dash lights are turned to lowest setting. When dash lights are turned to the lowest setting, the speedometer begins to work normally.

- Hollister, CA, USA

problem #2

Sep 101998

Jimmy

  • miles
While driving for a half an hour or more the speedometer malfunctiones, causing erratic readings. The occupant can't tell how fast vehicle is going. Dealer cannot determine problem.

- Joplin, MO, USA

problem #1

Oct 011996

Jimmy

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
RPM sensor failed.

- Riverside, CA, USA