10.0

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

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problem #4

Jun 242002

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering column locked up while traveling on highway, also steering lock broke off. Dealership is aware of problem..

- Appleton, WI, USA

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problem #3

Jun 292001

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
Due to steering wheel and dashboard being too low, consumer has suffered leg injuries. Consumer has contacted dealer.

- Bronx, NY, USA

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problem #2

Jul 041997

Cherokee

  • miles
Whenever I attempted to make a left or right turn there is popping noise. Also, sometines when I make a sharp turn to the right the turn does not seem to be complete (sharp enough).

- Morrow, GA, USA

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problem #1

Jan 131999

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
The bolt in the steering column keeps coming loose, causing the steering wheel to shake very badly while driving. Vehicle has been to the dealer and tightend up 5 times, and the whole column has been replaced once.

- Mission Vie Jo, CA, USA

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