10.0

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

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problem #7

Apr 062002

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer states that while driving the front wheel bearing broke, causing damages to the tire and rim. The bearings for both sides require fixing. The upper and lower ball joints broke while the consumer was traveling and cut the rim ruining the front left tire. The dealer replaced the ball joints, the wheel and the tire.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #6

Oct 312001

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
Consumer states the the vehcle pulls to the right when braking, also the wheel bearings were replaced.

- Kingsland, GA, USA

problem #5

Jul 252001

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering loose & very noisey when turning or going over bumps, front suspension was very noisey. Both upper & lower ball joints very loose, replaced immediately or I could potentionally loose a wheel while driving. Had all four ball joints replaced along with loose idler arm.

- Appleton, WI, USA

problem #4

Jan 012001

Jimmy

  • miles
Suspension it hard/ rough, and it shakes. Dealership is aware of problem.

- Minn, MN, USA

problem #3

Jan 202000

Jimmy 4WD

  • miles
The vehicle wanders while driving, the dealer has replaced ball joints, tie rods, steering box, tires and shocks but the problems still exist, dealer has also performed 6 alignments. Nlm

- Neenah, WI, USA

problem #2

Mar 152001

Jimmy

  • miles
Noise was being emitted by suspension system. Noise appeared as a metal to metal sound that consumer felt was very unsafe, it felt like suspension was about ready to fall off. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Carrolton, TX, USA

problem #1

Jun 041996

(reported on)

Jimmy

  • miles
Suspension stability problems caused vehicle collision during sudden stopping.

- Humacao, PR, USA