10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
90,000 miles

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problem #2

Jan 012004

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • 180,000 miles
1996 Jeep Cherokee, exhaust manifold failed at weld point, not able to repair due to poor metal used by manufacturer. The exhaust must be replaced, Jeep manufacturer is aware of problem, refuses to admit it is a manufactures defect. Mechanics will tell you it is a common problem with Jeep. Exhaust manifold failure is expensive to fix and can lead to multiple problems within in the engine it's self and the converters.

- Hillsboro, OR, USA

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problem #1

Jan 152000

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
When hitting a bump at 35 miles an hour car made a noise which sounded like the muffler fell off. Looking at engine, it was tilted and sitting on distributor. Mechanic had never seen anyting like it.

- Caledonia, IL, USA

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