4.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,452 miles

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problem #8

Jul 082004

Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 87,000 miles
Blower motor failed at 78K miles excessive liquid draining when running ac was told that motor had been "redesigned" and that parts alone would cost over $300 because in addition to redesigning the motor, a new wiring harness has to be installed!!! remember the $300 is for the hard part and wiring only, not the labor to install...this is completely ridiculous when a motor for the same model manufactured a year earlier is only 20.00!!!!! as far as the excessive liquids running from under the vehicle while the ac is running, this site was the first indicator as to what is wrong with it...(I simply though it was a design flaw) also this complaint has been edited to let you know that "running boards has nothing to do with this...it seems one has to go through the process flawlessly or begin again completely!!!

- Hamilton, OH, USA

problem #7

Jun 052003

Cherokee 4WD 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 92,619 miles
Multiple failures of air conditioning system requiring more than 4 trips to the service shop that culminated in an $840 cost to replace the air conditioning evaporator.

- Mansfield, MA, USA

problem #6

Nov 012001

Cherokee

  • miles
Air conditioner evaporator defective, several dealer mechanics agree this is a common situation with this specific model. Non-dealer mechanics also see this as situation commonly. Chrysler has issued extended warranty for other vehicles for similar part but won't for this model. Also, previous condensation leakage from front passenger air vents.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #5

Sep 232001

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Air conditioner coil leaking, same part on Grand Cherokee recalled.

- Malverne, NY, USA

problem #4

May 232001

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for abov evehicle.

- Ashland, MA, USA

problem #3

Jul 232001

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
The evaporator core should not go on a 5 year Jeep.

- Ashland, MA, USA

problem #2

Aug 011999

Cherokee

  • miles
The vehicle has had two experiences with the air conditioner evaporatior failing, recall on other models, however Jeep Cherokee sport is not included even though the conditions are the same.

- Chardon, OH, USA

problem #1

Aug 011999

Cherokee

  • miles
Air conditioner is leaking fluid. Vehicle will be cold one minute, and the next minute it is hot. Vehicle was taken to a mechanic, and the evaporator coil needed to be replaced.

- Chardon, OH, USA