6.1

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,750 miles

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problem #4

Apr 152004

Cherokee 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 51,000 miles
When driving at any speed, the consumer noticed that driver's seat vibrated from under the seat. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic determined that the seat broke off the assembly. The anchor pulled loose. The dealer refused to remedy the problem.

- Provo, UT, USA

problem #3

Jan 232004

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
The driver side seat belt did not fasten properly. When ever the driver moved the belt popped loose.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #2

Nov 222002

Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer stated that they have the same problem as recall #98V048000 seat belt. Dealer will not repair free of charge because VIN# was not included.

- Marshfield, MA, USA

problem #1

Dec 282001

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle not included in recall 98V048000. Front seat belt shoulder turning loop anchors were not properly heat treated.

- Mayfield, NY, USA