10.0

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

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problem #7

Mar 012002

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Dealership said they would take photo and refer to oem, contacted local garage per dealership reference to repair and garage said they have fix 3-4 of this type failure. The door would fall off if not fixed.

- Ellijay, GA, USA

problem #6

Jun 011994

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While closing door noticed that door was unattached from frame or body of vehicle, causing door to hang off, unable to close. Hinge became loose without any knowledge and soon became completely unattached from the frame, consumer had to manually lift door into latch and lock it to close the door, Chrysler claimed no responsibility, consumer heard from other repair shops that this was a frequent problem.

- Columbia, MD, USA

problem #5

Jul 012000

Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer's door panels on all 4 doors are peeling. Manufacturer will not assist consumer financially. Cost to repair is approximately $500.

- Horico, WI, USA

problem #4

Mar 212000

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
Panels on the inside of the door kept coming apart. Each time door was opened the panels came down, causing the foam to be exposed. Child pulled foam out & stuffed it in his mouth. Front panels on the doors were repaired. However, rear doors panels are currently having the same problem as the front. Contacted manufacturer & informed consumer nothing could be done, but knew of problem.

- Minnetonka, MN, USA

problem #3

Jul 011997

Cherokee

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Left and right door arm rest brackets need to be metal rather than plastic inorder to stand pressure.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #2

Jan 021997

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Problem with interior door panel.

- Pasadena, CA, USA

problem #1

Feb 221996

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Cargo door inoperative.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA