10.0

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

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problem #7

Mar 132002

(reported on)

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front end was vibrating and brakes were grabbing. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer changed rotors and pads. The consumer stated that the rotors were defective.

- Ridge, NY, USA

problem #6

Jan 222002

Cherokee

  • miles
While driving applied brakes, and brakes didnot stop vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer, and had brakes repaired. This was the third time brakes had been replaced.

- Fairmont, WV, USA

problem #5

Dec 122001

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Every 3000 miles brakes go out. Brakes and calipers have been repaired four times. Front rims are hot to the touch. Consumer states that the plastic hub caps get soft and come off, both calipers have been replaced once, rotors replaced 4 times and turned once, brake pads have been replaced 5 times.

- Goochland, VA, USA

problem #4

Aug 182001

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine blewout while driving at highway speed of 65-70 mph. Dealer notified. *akvehicle jerks while in motion at hywy speeds. The compressor clutch was defective and was replaced. The brakes pulsate when applied. The front rotors was turned. Brakes shudder when braking from highway speeds. The rotors were found to be warped. The engine overheats. The cooling system was found to be under high pressure. The cylinder heads were removed because they were warped. The engine was replaced due to warpage. A bump is felt when coming to a stop. The rear driveshaft was replaced with revised parts per technical service bulletin. The rear end noise is still apparent. A new shaft and yoke were installed. The transmission shofts hard on acceleration in low gears. The transmission control module was reprogrammed. Acceleration is still jerky while in motion and the turn signals and headlights go on and off at random. Consumer asks for reimbursment of monies paid and to have vehicle traded for one that can be trusted.

- Parksville, MO, USA

problem #3

Aug 092001

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
The vehicle's steering wheel shakes violently when brakes are applied. The problem appears to be continueous and the consumer wants the manufacturer to refund or provide a longer bumper to bumper warranty.

- Elmont, NY, USA

problem #2

Dec 011999

Cherokee

  • miles
Going 40 mph frontend bounces, &putting on brakes, it bounces.

- Winter Haven, FL, USA

problem #1

Jan 312001

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
When applying the brakes, there is an abnormal amount of disturbing brake squealing, even in optimal driving conditions, brake pads changed, brake squealing continues to be a problem.

- Owings Mil, MD, USA