10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Aug 011999

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling on highway applied brakes steering column shook and vibrated. Dealership was aware of problem. To correct the steering column shaking, the dealer machined and replaced front rotors and pads. But the problem was still not solved. The transfer case was leaking oil.

- Ramsey, NJ, USA

problem #5

Oct 112000

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Insured hit brakes and there were no brakes, the vehicle went into ditch and caught fire, insured stated that prior electrical problems were not resolved. Claim number 47-420-794.

- Yakima, WA, USA

problem #4

Apr 012002

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear axle makes noises. Independent mechanic confirmed that exterior bearings or rear differential needs to be replaced. Dealer was informed and had no explanation for where the problem comes from. Noise is heard while driving and accelrating. The noise increases with the speed of the vehicle. Vehicle also needs rear brake work, the serpentine belt is cracked, and the head gasket is leaking.

- Sunbury, OH, USA

problem #3

Oct 112000

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Insured hit brakes and there were no brakes, the vehicle went into ditch and caught fire, insured stated that prior electrical problems were not resolved. Claim number 47-420-794.

- Yakima, WA, USA

problem #2

May 182001

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
The rotors failed causing a shimmy in the vehicle, dealer has also refaced the front brakes, consumer states now the brakes are shimmying again and dealer stated problem was with the back brakes. Nlm

- Downingtow, PA, USA

problem #1

May 191999

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Warped rotors and pads had to be replaced.

- Avoca, WI, USA