8.5

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,486 miles

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problem #82

Jan 082001

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
While vehicle was being driven three engine mounts sheared off, due to extremely long bolts that will not sufficiently tighten.

- Bloomingdale, OH, USA

problem #81

Dec 082000

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Engine mounts sheared under normal conditions. Force from engine moving caused vehicle to pull into another lane. With 104 complaints on this site for model years 1994-1996, I think this is a major concern for the safety of all drivers on our highways. These bolts are defective!!!!!!

- Honey Brook, PA, USA

problem #80

Nov 062000

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
While traveling heard a loud noise. Dealer has been contacted, and noticed motor mount broke. Has been replaced 3 times.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #79

Oct 212000

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 3 bolts sheared off, causing engine to drop. Mechanic has vehicle currently. Traveling at 40 mph, the vehicle hit bump in road.

- Qurntin, NJ, USA

problem #78

Oct 062000

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer experienced broken motor mounts in the engine block. There are only 3 bolts that hold motor mount.

- Point Pleasant, NJ, USA

problem #77

Oct 012000

Cherokee

  • miles
Three bolts to the engine mount broke while on freeway, and engine popped. Also, cooling fan cut transmission hose so that fan could not turn, and car overheated. Consumer had to exit immediately, and almost had an accident.

- El Monte, CA, USA

problem #76

Sep 122000

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
I believe there are defective bolts holding engine in place. Please advise.

- Wildwood, MO, USA

problem #75

Sep 012000

Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 30mph on the highway and all of sudden heard noise. Vehicle started running rough and started to overheat. Engine mount bolts, all three of them broke off, and engine dropped two to three inches. The dealership has been contacted.

- Mokena, IL, USA

problem #74

Aug 142000

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
When driving bolt which held and supported engine in place came unattached, causing engine to fall down.also, a problem with driver's side door, door hinges came off which prevented door from closing. Consumer has contacted dealer.

- Shirley, NY, USA

problem #73

May 262000

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The right side 3 main bolts supporting the engine mounts had snapped off. Took vehicle to mechanic. Indication was defects in bolts or bolts installed incorrectly which caused them to snap.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #72

Jun 222000

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Bolts holding motor mount to block failed. This has happened before and I have now been told that the motor will need to be replaced.

- Eagle River, AK, USA

problem #71

Jun 032000

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Traveling down a city street at 30 miles an hour we hit a small groove in the road and three of the four motor mounts snapped in half. Dealer claims that this only happens when vehicle hits something really hard or drops down on something hard. This was not the case. Please advise if there has been any other incidents of this happening. If the fourth bolt had let go 3 people could have been injured.

- Franklin, WI, USA

problem #70

May 042000

Cherokee

  • miles
Was driving vehicle & hit a pothole. Heard funny noise. Took vehicle to mechanic & it was placed on a lift.consumer was informed motor mount bolts snapped & broke off, causing engine to drop. Bolts had stuck in the engine.

- St Charles, MO, USA

problem #69

Jun 102000

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Enigine mount sheared off while driving unexpectedly which could have have caused loss of control. Engine was being held on by the exhaust system. Cause unknown.

- Sutton, MA, USA

problem #68

May 112000

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
While driving at about 25 mph the right side motor mount bolts sheared off, causing the enginge to drop.

- Munhall, PA, USA

problem #67

Mar 011997

Cherokee

  • miles
Structure, door : both doors have cracked welds where top & bottom hinges attach to chassis. Engine : bolts attaching right side motor mounts to engine sheared off (dealer implied factory support, demanded payment after work completed). Brakes disc : brake rotors rusted out well before 3 year, 36,000 warranty, dealer denied coverage. Brake rotors later subject to inspection & replace as needed recall, except owner repairs prior to recall not covered!

- Rocky River, OH, USA

problem #66

Feb 232000

Cherokee

  • miles
Engine mount broke while driving causing noise to come from the engine. Nlm

- Arlington, IL, USA

problem #65

Apr 172000

Cherokee

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Passenger's side motor mount bolts sheared off while driving at 20 mph, then car started vibrating. Also, fan blade hit fan shroud, and vehicle was undriveable.

- Morris Town, NJ, USA

problem #64

Mar 092000

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
While traveling 35mph vehicle made a loud noise. Consumer drove vehicle to dealer. Dealer noticed that engine mount fell off.

- Redding, CT, USA

problem #63

Mar 052000

Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Right motor mount sheared off, which may cause the motor to tilt, possibly resulting in slight acceleration.

- Birds Borrow, PA, USA

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