7.3

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,500 miles

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problem #6

Nov 212001

Cherokee

  • miles
Don't buy a Jeep! piece of junk. Since I have owned mine the following has broke radiator, seat track, power window motor, brakes, blowout, transmission, headlight covers dulled, multiple rear light outages, inside lights out.

- San Diego , CA, USA

problem #5

Feb 032003

Cherokee

  • 22,000 miles
My hood paint cracked all over the hood. This not from chips but looks like small cracks all through the hood paint.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #4

Apr 012005

Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
2001 Jeep Cherokee front brake rotors corroded. The rotors also flaked creating a hazardous condition. The dealer was aware of this prior to the end of the warranty period, but did not correct this defect. The consumer also experienced standing water in the foot wells, A/C failure, fan failure and the doors not being aligned properly. There is a brake recall for this vehicle, but the recall number was not given.

- Canton, OH, USA

problem #3

Aug 012004

Cherokee 6-cyl

  • miles
Problems with standing water in the footwell, failed air conditioner, rubbing fan and door adjustments. There was standing water in the passenger foot well. The vehicle also needed new brakes due to rusted rotors. The consumer requested reimbursement.

- Canton, OH, USA

problem #2

Aug 102004

Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 23,000 miles
While driving, the cruise control didn't set the speed when engaged. The vehicle was taken to a dealership, who indicated that a clock spring failure caused the cruise control to malfunction. The horn is also not operational. The clock spring will be replaced. The right front door contained rust

- Port Clinton, OH, USA

problem #1

Sep 202001

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
There is vibration in the steering wheel. Gears are stuck when trying to change gears. Dealership is aware of problem. Steering wheel does not lock. Consumer feels vibration in steering wheel, gas pedal, passenger door, gear shift, and passenger seat, consumer hears a noise that sounds like it is coming from the rims. Air conditioner switch needed reset. Hood is out of line, drivers side door panel needs replacing and there is a gap at the top of the outside. Engine light is illuminated. Glove box light went out. Upper ball joint was replaced.

- Nile, MI, USA