10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
39 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
25 / 1
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #63

Sep 212015

Cherokee

  • miles
I was driving my daughters to school when all of the sudden the Jeep stops. It was hard to turn the wheel so I can move the Jeep out the main road. This has happened on numerous times. I have taken it in and have had things replaced. From what I have read this is a on going issue, this is dangerous the whole car locks up out of the blue and I am scared to drive it, this is my only mode of getting around and it could cost me my life,

- Tacoma , WA, USA

problem #62

Sep 162002

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer states that when he put the car in drive, the vehicle took off without pressing the gas pedel causing lost of control and a accident. Nlmjlg

- Waynesboro, PA, USA

problem #61

Dec 111996

Cherokee

  • miles
Upon starting vehicle the motor went to the highest level, it accelerated rapidly for about 30 feet then hit a curb which propelled it upward into the air, the vehicle landed on another vehicle in a parking lot, one person was injured in accident.

- Ashland, OR, USA

problem #60

Dec 262001

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving and at an intersection with foot on brake vehicle suddenly accelerated without any warning. Dealer acknowledged the problem as the throttle being stuck wide open, but did not fix it.

- Glenmoore, PA, USA

problem #59

May 131999

Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Cranked vehicle in park when passing D it droped in reverse, vehicle lunged backward spinning out, grabbed the shift and yanked it back in drive, vehicle zoom down the hill, and spinned throwing gravel, feet were on the brake pedal, resulting in hitting a tree.

- Camp Creek, WV, USA

problem #58

Dec 111996

Cherokee

  • miles
Upon starting vehicle the motor went to the highest level, it accelerated rapidly for about 30 feet then hit a curb which propelled it upward into the air, the vehicle landed on another vehicle in a parking lot, one person was injured in accident.

- Ashland, OR, USA

problem #57

Dec 111996

Cherokee

  • miles
Jeep lurched forward as engine went to full throttle upon starting motor, brakes had no effect, car went 30 feet, and went up a curb which launched the Jeep in the air, it landed on another vehicle.

- Ashland, OR, USA

problem #56

Sep 072001

Cherokee

  • miles
Husband starting car - immediate acceleration - unable to stop (ignition turned off to stop vehicle) - second time this has happened and thank god no injury or fatality.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #55

Apr 212001

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
When I start my Jeep, it accelerates fast, sometime when I am shifting it accelarates fast.

- Arabi, LA, USA

problem #54

Jan 202001

Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was running. Consumer put foot on brake, put vehicle in reverse, and vehicle surged backward about 30 ft and ran into 2 other vehicles. Amount of damage not known at this time.

- Hauppauge, NY, USA

problem #53

Apr 202000

(reported on)

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Upon shfting transmission into drive gear vehicle suddendly took off, hitting 3 parked vehicles.

- Bird Island, MN, USA

problem #52

May 311999

Cherokee

  • miles
Cruise control brake switch failed causing cruise control to not disengage resulting in a rear end collison. No deployment of airbag during accident. Nlm (attorney for client: Marc grimaldi)

- Stoneham, MA, USA

problem #51

Oct 161999

Cherokee

  • miles
When applying the brakes vehicle, suddenly accelerated, resulting in a collision. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #50

Sep 271999

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
When vehicle was put into reverse it took off at a high speed. Vehicle hit another parked vehicle. Dealer said it was pedal misapplication.

- Hamilton, OH, USA

problem #49

Sep 011998

Cherokee

  • miles
Springs popped out from the emergency parking brake, causing emergency parking brake to become inoperable. Also, when consumer applied the brakes vehicle won't slow down, and consumer had to keep pushing hard on the brakes. In addition, the fuel injection "O"-rings leaked. Consumer kept having different problems with vehicle, and the dealer couldn't determine the problem.

- Montgomery, AL, USA

problem #48

Feb 231999

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
My 1995 Jeep Cherokee sport experienced sudden/rapid acceleration and crashed into another vehicle when shifting from park into drive. Chrysler claims driver error, as if I do not know the difference between the brake and gas pedals. I am the original owner and principal driver of the vehicle and it was not driver error. I am not the only person to experience this situation. There is a problem that Chrysler refuses to accept responsibility for. There was a press release in April 97 with regards to this problem but the recall was not issued until September 1997, too late for me with an 8-27-97 incident. This is negligence on the part of Chrysler. Please advise.

- Loganville, GA, USA

problem #47

Feb 161996

Cherokee

  • miles
While idling in park, engage in reverse, engine immediately violently surged to high speed, foot lightly on brake, to no avail.

- Littleton, CO, USA

problem #46

Feb 131998

Cherokee 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Vehicle was parked and idling. When driver shifted to drive, the vehicle accelerated and raced 50 yards, hitting a curb, went airborne over a six foot embankment and crashed into a building.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #45

Aug 111997

(reported on)

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Unintgended sudden acceleration.

- Middleboro, MA, USA

problem #44

Feb 141997

Cherokee

  • miles
Sudden acceleration of vehicle caused accident/injuries/fatality.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

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