10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 4
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 32,036 miles
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The contact owns a 2000 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle had been repaired according to recall 02V104000 (fuel system, gasoline: Fuel injection system: Injectors). The contact stated that after the repair, the vehicle began making a squealing noise when she lifted her foot off the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the failure occurred when the vehicle began to become warm. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that they could hear the noise but could not determine from where it was coming. The failure mileage was 148,000 and the current mileage was 152,000.
- Portsmouth , VA, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Jeep Cherokee. While driving 55 mph, there was a loss of transmission power. The vehicle hesitated excessively, but the engine continued to operate. The warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer at that time. On a separate occasion, the check engine and transmission warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The indicators remained lit until the engine was turned off. Immediately following, the engine shut off; however, the vehicle restarted within twenty minutes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic twice for identical failures. The crank sensor and fuel filter were replaced; however, there were no resolutions. Currently, the vehicle is being repaired for the malfunctions. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 65,325 and current mileage was 65,475. Updated 11-25-08 updated 11/26/08.
- Midlothian, VA, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning indicators. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The fuel pump had previously been replaced. Prior to the failure, the vehicle operated normally. The current mileage is 125,000 and failure mileage was 75,000.
- Salinas, CA, USA
Insured parked vehicle and went into school, about 15 minutes later he was informed his vehicle was on fire, the fire started from a fuel leak in the engine compartment. Claim number 52-2453-799.
- Vestal, NY, USA
Vehicle was parked when engine compartment caught on fire, appears to be caused by a fuel leak, claim 52-2453-799.
- Vestal, NY, USA
Insured parked vehicle and went into school, about 15 minutes later he was informed his vehicle was on fire, the fire started from a fuel leak in the engine compartment. Claim number 52-2453-799.
- Vestal, NY, USA
Vehicle was parked when engine compartment caught on fire, appears to be caused by a fuel leak, claim 52-2453-799.
- Vestal, NY, USA
(1.) at 245 miles enginecheck light went on. Dealer replaced #5 spark plug and coil ignition system to correct. Four days later the same light went on. Also at 400 miles, 6/3/2000 estrong smell of gasoline in passenger compartment during cold starts.
- Dunellen, NJ, USA
- Fountain Valley, CA, USA