10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,677 miles

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problem #22

Nov 011998

Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00V-136) prior to recall notification, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Westwood, MA, USA

problem #21

Oct 071996

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00V-136) on two occasions prior to recall notification, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Stevensvil, MD, USA

problem #20

Sep 021997

Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall notification (00V-316) and is being denied reimbursement.

- Bloomfield, NJ, USA

problem #19

Jun 232000

Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer is having trouble scheduling appointment with the dealership in order to obtain recall repair (99V-340), the vehicle is exhibiting component failure at this time of the brakes.

- Lee, NH, USA

problem #18

Mar 231999

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle has experienced failure of the recall component on several occasions, the failure has caused other brake components to wear excessively as well. (00V-136)

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

problem #17

May 201999

Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall notification (00V-136), owner requesting reimbursement.

- Lake Ronko, NY, USA

problem #16

Jun 152000

Cherokee

  • miles
Brake rotors repaired per recall notification, however after repair, needed to be serviced due to repair trouble, the right front caliper had the brake line twisted and repaired wrong.

- Marysville, OH, USA

problem #15

Jun 262000

Cherokee

  • miles
Left rotors bolt could become loose. Dealer did not find out what was causing the problem.

- Verea, KY, USA

problem #14

Jun 232000

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall 00V136000/ manufacturer's recall 879 concerning front brake rotors. Dealer stated parts were not available.

- Jamaica, NY, USA

problem #13

Jun 222000

(reported on)

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Recall # 00V136000 DaimlerChrysler/front brake rotors; no parts were available to correct recall campaign. Consumer was told that parts were on national back order. Consumer's name was taken and added to a list of other wating customers.

- New Castle, PA, USA

problem #12

Jun 192000

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
When applying brakes vehicle pulled to the left and did not stop. Vehicle crossed the center line, and hit another vehicle head-on. Also, driver's side airbag did not deploy. Dealer did not look at vehicle. There is currently recall 0013600 on the front brake rotors.

- Mt. Sterling, OH, USA

problem #11

Jan 012000

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear rotors are about to go out. They are experiencing the same problems as indicated in manufacturer's recall 10578 concerning front rotors.

- Bellwood, IL, USA

problem #10

Nov 301999

Cherokee

  • miles
When applying brakes on a wet road Jeep sprung around and flipped over on driver's side. Owner believed that Jeep turned over due to faulty brake rotors. The Jeep was totalled.

- Buckeye, WV, USA

problem #9

Nov 151999

Cherokee

  • miles
Recall 00V136000/front brake rotors: Vehicle experiencing problem with vibration, taken to an independent repair shop. Consumer was informed that that vibration may be caused by faulty rotors. Notified manufacturer. Manufacturer, in turn, informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN.

- East Granby, CT, USA

problem #8

Mar 302000

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors replaced by dealer due to corrosion, vehicle is not covered under recall (99V340000) due to model year. Nlm

- Oconomowoc, WI, USA

problem #7

Jan 012000

Cherokee

  • miles
While driving about 40 mph stepped on brake pedal to reduce speed or to stop vehicle, he could feel pedal pulsating. When the mileage is 9000 or 10000 front rotors will have to be replaced.

- Cayucof, CA, USA

problem #6

Sep 021999

Cherokee

  • miles
When consumer hit the brakes rotors snapped off of the hub. There were no injuries. Consumer said that the same part was recalled before. Consumer indicated dealer was replacing the rotors with the same defective parts.

- Daisy Town, PA, USA

problem #5

May 051998

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Steering wheel vibrates when brakes are applied at highway speed. Was told rotors were warped. The first incident occurred at 25,000 miles, had rotors grounded. Is happening again now at 50,500 miles.

- Lakewood, CO, USA

problem #4

Nov 091998

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
When applying the brakes the pedal doesn't move because the rotors are cracked. Dealer has not seen.

- Newton, NJ, USA

problem #3

Jul 021998

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Front disc brake rotors make an annoying loud noise due to excessive wear from cracks in the pads. Later model vehicles were recalled for the same problem.

- Staten Isl, NY, USA

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