10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #16

Dec 022002

Jimmy

  • miles
Problem started under 100,000 miles.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #15

Oct 312001

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
Vehicle exhibiting engine noise at highway speed, engine idling too fast, engine misfire, no start condition resulting in a jump, spark knock, customer also stated that on several occasions the service engine soon light illuminates, the tension belt and tensioner had to be replaced.

- Kingsland, GA, USA

problem #14

Feb 201998

Jimmy

  • miles
During a repair of a main seal leak, mechanic removed the transfer case and did not put all the parts back together, a short while later, consumer noticed a strong fuel smell and after examination found that an unsecured fuel line had vibrated against the protruding edge of a body support brace causing it to sever and leak, dealer found 2 support brackets missing and 2 large steel rods missing that are designed to assist in preventing the transfer from cracking during extreme 4-wheel conditions, if mechanic would have put all parts together this incident would not have occurred, consumer is requesting reimbursement for rental car costs and costs of repairs. Vehicle also experienced a power steering leak.

- Santa Fe, NM, USA

problem #13

Aug 262000

Jimmy 4WD

  • miles
When towing my 3000lb travel trailer the engine will make pre-ignition noises and the check engine light comes on. Light will stay on for days afterward, then go off. Coolant was changed when I purchased it used because it was black. Within 25,000 miles it's black again.

- Bloomington, IL, USA

problem #12

Dec 011998

Jimmy 4WD

  • miles
No summary provided by consumer

- Lakewood, CO, USA

problem #11

Dec 011998

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Metal chafing sound coming from engine, causing the vehicle to stall. Dealer has replaced injector /fuel pump/oxygen sensor, and purge valve, defect is still occurring.

- Cranberry, PA, USA

problem #10

Nov 081998

Jimmy 4WD

  • miles
Throttle linkage stuck and gas paddle stuck to floor. Dealer says there is not problem with the vechile. Regard ODI is #515346

- Scarborough, ME, USA

problem #9

Sep 211998

(reported on)

Jimmy 4WD

  • miles
Engine burns in excess of two quarts of oil per 1000 miles. No leaks found.

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #8

Sep 031998

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While drving vehicle about 50 mph windshield wipers stopped working without a reason. Happened three times. Also engine went out while driving vehicle about 45 mph.

- Midway Park, NC, USA

problem #7

Jul 311996

Jimmy

  • miles
Oil leaks continuously from the engine compartment.

- Aliso Viej, CA, USA

problem #6

Jan 221997

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
Engine seals failed causing excessive oil consumption.

- Petersburg, AK, USA

problem #5

Apr 151996

Jimmy 4WD

  • miles
Excessive oil usage.

- Carlsbad, CA, USA

problem #4

Oct 271997

Jimmy

  • miles
While driving the vehicle stalls out and dies. The dealer has replaced the starter, the starter solenoid/the electronic brain in the dash/ the fuel filter and the fuel pump. The vehicle continues to stall out.

- Angel Fire, NM, USA

problem #3

Jul 011997

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the truck loses all power and that results in no steering in the truck. This had happened twice, and the consumer thinks that this is a very bad problem while on the road. The truck just stopped in front of another vehicle.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #2

Jul 311996

Jimmy

  • miles
Drain plug and oil pan bolts were leaking.

- Aliso Viejo, CA, USA

problem #1

Feb 011996

Jimmy

  • miles
Engine surged, causiing accident.

- Beaumont, TX, USA