10.0

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

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problem #2

Oct 021997

Cherokee

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Transmission has been slipping while driving. The compression fittings melted and the transmission caught on fire. The motor mounts were replaced and the computer to the transmission was also replaced. Owner has had vehicle into the dealer for repair on eight occasions. Since time of repair, 1 of the compression fittings snapped off, hose was held in place by a screw clamp. Power steering pump failed and was replaced. Consumer is requesting a replacement vehicle.

- Dearborne Hights, MI, USA

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problem #1

Feb 211997

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Power steering pump failed.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

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