2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,272 miles

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problem #5

Jan 142009

Cherokee

  • 97,358 miles
Replaced cracked cylinder head on 2000 4.0L Jeep Cherokee, at 97,358 miles. Had been losing coolant since approx. 70,000 mi. But, no one could find a leak. Since reportedly there are thousands of identical complaints for this model year with casting no. 0331, I feel that Chrysler corporation bears responsibility for the replacement cost of $2059.44.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #4

Mar 012006

Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 127,000 miles
Notice that coolant was disappearing from the reservoir tank...had to refill every week. Took into shop...no visible coolant leaks. Discovered that coolant was leaking into the head in between cylinder 3 and 4. coolant visible under oil cap and oil cap area. Possible defective head casting (0331).

- Santa Clara, CA, USA

problem #3

Mar 282001

Cherokee 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 17,000 miles
Severe brake problems with 2000 Jeep Cherokee. There was an ongoing braking problem and difficulty diagnosing the problem. The problem was thought to be the rotors which were cut and replaced (the front pads). The problem still continued. Then the front rotors were diagnosed as being warped and the brakes were 50% worn. There was a tapping noise in the shifting area as well as a rubbing noise in the steering column that comes and goes. (unable to diagnose) the vehicle had been diagnose as the rear brake drums being out of round. The water pump leaked and was replaced along with the thermostat. The comsumer requested a refund

- Hillsdale, NJ, USA

problem #2

Oct 142001

Cherokee

  • miles
Temperature into red on several occasions and lowers when heat turned on. Oil pressure to zero at start up and while driving at range of speeds.engine check light on. Been for repairs 5 times. Have been told rack and pinion leaking, needs new short block, gauge panel faulty, catalytic converter, and again new short block needed. Problem persists.

- Neptune City, NJ, USA

problem #1

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