10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Aug 202001

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
The button on the parking brake detached rendering it ineffective.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

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problem #3

Jul 052000

Cherokee 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
After vehicle was parked on an inclined driveway with manual transmission on, but not left in gear. Parking brake was applied, but did not hold vehicle.

- Orangeville, CA, USA

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problem #2

Mar 181998

Cherokee

  • miles
Brake problems; at 2900 miles the disc rotors and pads had to be replaced. The emergency parking brake was also adjusted. About a month later, driver was involved in a crash when going uphill and applying the brakes. The wheels locked up, driver had no control over Cherokee. Jeep went over to the left side of the road, hitting a telephone pole. This happened on dry road conditions. Dealer would not look at Jeep. Jeep has been repaired.

- Germantown, MD, USA

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problem #1

Dec 251997

Cherokee 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Went to start vehicle. The emergency brake was on and vehicle began rolling backwards and then accelerating. It crashed into consumer's husband's truck which was parked in the driveway, causing extensive damage.

- Richfield, CT, USA

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