10.0

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

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problem #2

Oct 211998

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle has no provision for 2nd gear hold. The concern has been reported to the dealer and manufacturer.

- Chugika, AK, USA

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problem #1

Jul 111997

(reported on)

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The transmission does not have a separated detent for first and second gears, they are combined in a 1-2 position. When shifting into 1-2 position, vehicle's speed decreases to 24-28 mph and will automatically downshift to first gear.

- Salem, OR, USA

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