10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
205,000 miles

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problem #1

Jan 262011

Cherokee

  • 205,000 miles
1997 Jeep Cherokee drivers seat back broke during low speed rear end collision. 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix slid on slush at stoplight. 1997 Jeep Cherokee had no airbag deployment. The accident caused a cracked tail light, and minor scratches on tow hitch, and rear bumper skin, in addition to the seats being damaged. The 04 Pontiac Grand Prix required a hood and bumper-skin, but no bumper support, radiator support, airbag deployment or other damage. The passenger seat frame of the 1997 Jeep is bent and presumably broken. Both require professional re-welding and repair, estimated at $250 per seat. Settled with driver out of court for Wisconsin minimum damage waiver of $1000 moderate back pain resulted from collision from the driver, passenger was uninjured. The vehicle has no rust, and is in good overall condition. This was an obvious result of poor manufacturing techniques used in the seat construction.

- Eau Claire, WI, USA