10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,371 miles

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problem #6

May 042006

Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 140,226 miles
: the contact stated the vehicle was taken to a private repair shop for repair of the catalytic converter due to back pressure and rattling in the engine. On August 25, 2006 the contact received a recall notice for a catalytic converter problem. The recall was not in the NHTSA database. The contact sent the billing information to the manufacturer, who denied reimbursement because the work was done after the recall. On May 4, 2006 the work was completed before the recall notice was received. Updated 01/10/07.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #5

Jun 011999

Cherokee

  • miles
Ac failed four times within two weeks; vehicle is under warranty, but dealer won't replace and still hasn't fixed the problem. Catalytic converter was replaced, but improperly installed; had to return to dealer second time to get it fixed, as they had it improperly attached and mounted next to gas tank. Vehicle also drives rough, and sounds horrible, although dealer said no other problems were found.

- Wichita Falls, TX, USA

problem #4

Apr 021998

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Catalytic converter fire.

- Flowermoun, TX, USA

problem #3

Jan 131998

(reported on)

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Converter clamp was never installed, causing noise and abrasion due to chaffing.

- Rockford, MI, USA

problem #2

Jan 061998

(reported on)

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Converter clamp was never installed at factory. Constant noise from under vehicle, hot pipe shifted rearward and began rubbing against fuel tank.

- Rockford, MI, USA

problem #1

Jan 061998

(reported on)

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Converter clamp was never installed allowing hot pipe to shift rearward and rub against the fuel tank.

- Rockford, MI, USA