4.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,000 miles

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problem #6

Apr 012004

Cherokee

  • 98,000 miles
While driving fuel gage fluctuates leaving the consumer with no knowledge of how much gas is in the gas tank. Also, the electrical locking mechanism for the doors malfunctioned. Upon using the automatic lock button, it will not lock unless consumer gets out of the vehicle, and uses the key. Also, consumer has to use the key to lock the tailgate. The consumer sited the recall for the fuelgage needed to fix the vehicle. The vehicle was not covered under the recall for the consumers vehicle.

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #5

Dec 012001

Cherokee

  • miles
Gas gauge reading inaccurate, been replaced 4 times.

- Newark, DE, USA

problem #4

May 042002

Cherokee

  • 70,000 miles
While driving on freeway vehicle stalls because gas tank is empty but reads a 1/4 tank. Dealer contacted.

- Dear Born, MI, USA

problem #3

Sep 221999

Cherokee

  • miles
Fuel tank sending unit failed causing the vehicle to run out of gas at 1/4 of a tank. Nlm

- Chantilly, VA, USA

problem #2

Feb 282000

Cherokee

  • miles
Fuel tank sending unit failed causing vehicle stalling.

- Perry Hall, MD, USA

problem #1

Feb 282000

Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle stalled due to shorted out fuel tank sending unit.

- Bel Air, MD, USA