5.7

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,355 miles

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problem #5

Apr 212004

Cherokee

  • miles
While applying the brakes vehicle shook and vibrated. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that brake pads and both front brake rotors needed to be replaced.

- Shrewsbury, MA, USA

problem #4

Apr 142004

Cherokee

  • 13,176 miles
While applying the brakes pedal pulsated, and steering wheel shook. Driver was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the brake pads and both frontal rotors.

- Metairie, LA, USA

problem #3

Oct 122003

Cherokee 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 63,600 miles
When driving and braking under any conditions brake pedal pulsates which results in extended stopping distance. Factory defective pads, calipers, and rotors caused excessive vibration, shudder and pulsation while braking. Chrysler issued a tsb with a replacement kit no better than the oem. Consumer was forced to order aftermarket brakes and pads to correct the problem. Consumer filed suit against Chrysler.

- Crestview, FL, USA

problem #2

Feb 212002

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Violent shaking and vibration of steering control when braking. This can cause driver to panic and loose control of vehicle. Due to warped brake rotors and worn brake pads.

- Durant, OK, USA

problem #1

Oct 012000

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front brake rotors have been replaced, and rear secondary brake pads and shoes were cracked down the middle.

- Portsmouth, VA, USA