10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #11

Oct 012001

Cherokee

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- United Kingdom England, AK, USA

problem #10

Jun 012001

Cherokee

  • miles
Consume rwas traveling about 25mph and without prior warning vehicle started speeding up, and took off in fast motion. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Cumming, GA, USA

problem #9

Aug 101998

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The description of the problem as per the news on 07/04/2001 fits the incident. At the time of the incident, a teenage friend was driving alone. He backed out of the driveway and noticed the dog was out of the yard. He said he put it in park and got out to get the dog. The Jeep inadvertently rolled in reverse into a neighbors fence causing minor damage to the rear bumper and exhaust system. I had to pay the neighbor for the damage to his fence. Incident was not reported as I deemed it his error and damage was minimal.

- Ogden, UT, USA

problem #8

Jan 021997

Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration twice, once resulting in an accident.

- South Wind, CT, USA

problem #7

Nov 061998

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The consumer has experienced problems with cruise control. While driving, the rear of vehicle started skidding. When applied brakes, the vehicle wouldn't stop. As a result, the consumer ran into a hill off the side of the road. In addition, the rear wheel on the driver's side fell off causing accident. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.

- Elizabeth, NJ, USA

problem #6

Aug 151996

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Sudden acceleration.

- St. Cloud, MN, USA

problem #5

Aug 151996

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Sudden acceleration.

- St. Cloud, MN, USA

problem #4

Nov 261996

Cherokee

  • miles
Sudden acceleration, causing accident.

- Capital Heights, MD, USA

problem #3

Jan 271997

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle experiences sudden acceleration, resulting in an accident.

- Cannonsburg, PA, USA

problem #2

Oct 151996

Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was stationary in garage, started motor and shifted into drive, engine surged in reverse, causing an accident.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #1

Dec 271996

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When pressing the accelerator pedal half way down, the transmission passing gea, causes the vehicle to go ointo pen throtlle position, rpms, raced up to 800 rpms.

- Quincy, CA, USA