4.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,000 miles

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problem #4

Aug 011999

Jimmy 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles
Rear wiper motor became intermitant at about 40,000 miles and stopped working at about 50,000 miles. Have been told the motor needs to be replaced.

- Dover, NH, USA

problem #3

Aug 112003

Jimmy

  • miles
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing the driver's views. Dealer sorry there was no recall on this vehicle. A recall has been issued on similar makes and models, however this vehicle not included due to VIN.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #2

Jul 182003

Jimmy

  • 60,000 miles
Consumer states vehicle whindsheild wiper motor had failed. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #1

Jan 012002

Jimmy 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle suddenly accelerated when idiling. Dealer has been contacted, and has replaced fuel injectors. The heating system malfunctioned due to heating core failure. The A/C was not blowing warm air. There was a clicking noise from the engine area because the power steering pump was leaking fluid. The vehicle leans to the left due to torsion bar out of adjustment. Front left and right axle seals were leaking. Transmission was leaking. Back window had air leak. The rear wiper sticks due to wiper motor failure. Front end makes clunking noise due to ball joint failure. There was clunk noise when shifting into gear due to rear D-shaft and U-joint failures. The intake gasket was leaking and was replaced. The throttle sticks. The serpentine belt failed and was replaced.

- Holland, MI, USA