10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
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problem #9

Feb 072000

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
While traveling vehicle would shake. Dealerr stated that brake rotors were warped. Vehicle has been at dealer's for repairs 5 times for same problem. Please provide further informaton.

- Falls Church, VA, USA

problem #8

May 121999

Cherokee

  • miles
Warped disc rotors, causing severe pulsation when braking above 40 mph.

- Georgetown, TX, USA

problem #7

Apr 191999

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
Front brake rotors are prematurely wearing, cause unknown.

- Statesville, NC, USA

problem #6

Mar 101999

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
Front and rear brake rotors prematurely failed, causing extreme vibration to occur when applying the brakes.

- Milton, MA, USA

problem #5

Jul 031998

Cherokee

  • miles
Front brake rotors have been replaced three times within the 25000 miles of vehicle wear. This is not considered to be a normal condition. Dealer is notified, and problem is still unable to be resolved.

- Norwalk, IA, USA

problem #4

Dec 011998

Cherokee

  • miles
Vibrating of front end, front rotors and rear drums replaced at 11K miles for being warped. Vibrating began again at around 21K miles. Suspected front rotor warped again. Vibration so bad at high speeds that it almost shakes steering wheel out of hand. Plan to contact dealer, but doubt dealer will correct without cost due to manufacturer's warranty on brakes is only for 12K. Look at your list of complaints. This appears to be reoccurring problem.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #3

Mar 011997

Cherokee

  • miles
Owner experienced loss of braking ability. Dealer and company claim repeated warped front brake rotors caused by driver and/or environmental conditions.

- Izoro, TX, USA

problem #2

May 011998

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors warped causing vibration.

- Greenville, NC, USA

problem #1

Jul 171997

Cherokee

  • miles
Brake rotors replaced.

- Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA