10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,071 miles

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problem #22

Aug 032000

Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer had taken vehicle to dealer for recall repairs on air bag control module, and for brake rotors. Dealer said they had replaced parts stated on recalls, but consumer did not believe that recall repairs were taken care.

- Milford, OH, USA

problem #21

Apr 142000

Cherokee

  • miles
Front brake rotors and pads replaced, prior to recall (oov-136), owner requesting reimbursement.

- Orange Village, OH, USA

problem #20

Jan 032000

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
Shortly after recall repair 00V-136 of faulty brake rotor they began to squeak, dealer also made consumer pay for brake pads and stated they were not a part of the recall process. Nlm

- Dafter, MI, USA

problem #19

Dec 192000

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer took car into dealer for brake problem. Mechanic told consumer that all 4 rotors needed to be replaced. Consumer felt all 4 rotors should not have gone at same time. Called dealer, and they said there was a recall on front rotors, but not rear.

- Ludlow, MA, USA

problem #18

Feb 041999

Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer replaced recall (00V-136) component and had service on the vehicle on several occasions prior to recall notification, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Perry Hall, MD, USA

problem #17

Jul 011999

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Rotors warped in less than 10000 miles causing severe vibration in front end of vehicle when braking, especially at speeds in excess of 40 mph. Maintaining control of vehicle is questionable particularly on wet surfaces. Dealer has replaced rotors four times but refused the fifth time. They claim there is no malfunction in brake system which would cause the warping.

- Allentown, PA, USA

problem #16

Oct 281999

Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer experienced failure of the recall component (00V-136) prior to recall notification, consumer was denied reimbursement.

- Bel Air, MD, USA

problem #15

May 182000

Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer is being denied reimbursement for recall repair (00V-136), which failed prior to recall notification and required replacement.

- Greenwood, IN, USA

problem #14

Jul 212000

Cherokee

  • miles
Brake rotors failed several times prior to recall notification, consumer took vehicle in for rotor recall repair, the dealership did not repair vehicle properly.

- Boyertown, PA, USA

problem #13

Aug 181999

Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00V-136) prior to recall notification, consumer requesting reimbursement.

- Syosset, NY, USA

problem #12

Jul 021999

Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00V-136) prior to recall notification, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #11

May 182000

Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00V-136) prior to recall notification and is requesting reimbursement, after first replacement the brakes continued to make noise, owner is currently waiting for parts to complete recall repair properly.

- Ledgewood, NJ, USA

problem #10

Oct 301999

Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00V-136) prior to recall notification which resulted in vehicle accident due to loss of control, the brake rotors were replaced the day before the accident, however failed.

- Lansing, MI, USA

problem #9

Jan 032000

Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall notification (00V-136).

- Gurnee, IL, USA

problem #8

Jul 192000

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
Recall # 00V136000 DaimlerChrysler/front brake rotors. After arriving for schedule appointment, waiting for two hours, owner was told that no parts were available to correct campaign. Appointment made one month ago.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #7

Jul 062000

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
Front brake rotors have failed due to corrosion. Recall 00V136000 does not included Utah state. Consumer state that Utah uses high amount of salt on roads due to approx 8 months of winter.

- Park City, UT, USA

problem #6

Feb 241999

Cherokee

  • miles
Took vehicle to dealer to replace rotors due to excessive rubbing and noises. The second set of rotors were also rubbing & mechanic refused to replace them. Consumer went through arbitration. Currently, dealership replaced rear rotors, but not left front rotors. Problem still exists.

- Madison, AL, USA

problem #5

Jan 202000

Cherokee

  • miles
Brake rotors rusted and broke.

- Goshen, IN, USA

problem #4

Apr 191999

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes rotors and drums worn out.

- Couisville, KY, USA

problem #3

Aug 011998

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors failed. Mjs

- Shingletow, CA, USA

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