5.5

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,623 miles

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problem #7

Feb 152004

Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,000 miles
Vehicle is experiencing a problem with the engine light coming on. Owner has taken the vehicle to the dealer and they've made a few adjustments however, after driving about 50 miles, the engine light came back on. This has been happening intermittently for almost a year. Provide further details.

- Scotts Valley, CA, USA

problem #6

Apr 012003

Cherokee

  • miles
While driving the vehicle stall and would not restart.

- Glendale, AZ, USA

problem #5

Sep 022002

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,360 miles
The vehicle stalled and shut down without prior warning. Dealer was aware of the problem. Ts gear shift selector light was inoperative. Transmission shifted hard and slipped on acceleration. Found wrong fluid in transmission. Ignition cylinder loose. Dealer advised this was normal. Transmission banged when put in reverse.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #4

Aug 152002

Cherokee

  • miles
One of the engine pistons blew a hole in side of engine. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Lebanon, OH, USA

problem #3

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 #2

May 092001

Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle stalled out and died without warning. Dealer has replaced crank and cam sensor.

- Breaux Bridge, LA, USA

problem #1

Feb 242000

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
While driving in heavy traffic engine rod failed, causing the engine to completely shut down, cause unknown.

- Rochester, NY, USA