10.0

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

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problem #6

Apr 242002

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Hinges on driver's and passenger's sides are busting off. Welds are cracking on both doors. Cause unknown, dealer contacted.

- Holton, KS, USA

problem #5

Jul 012001

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Weld on passenger's door hinge broke off. Dealership was aware of problem.

- West Bloomfield, MI, USA

problem #4

Dec 011999

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle jumped gears from park to reverse, causing automatic locking system to engage, and the front driver's side door to break away at hinges. Consumer was parked on a slight incline. Dealer was not contacted.

- Calabasas, CA, USA

problem #3

Mar 012001

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Hinges on driver's door are cracking and will need to be replaced. Consumer states when door was made it did not align properly, the manufactureer put shims on some doors to make them align properly, the door is cracking, and consumer had them welded, however the cracking will just get larger and cause the door to not lock or close, door will need to be replaced.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #2

Oct 162000

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Driver 's door hinges broke. The consumer was not able to drive vehicle. Dealer wasn't going to cover it under warranty.

- Essexfield, MI, USA

problem #1

Oct 221997

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Inside door molding failed.

- Placentia, CA, USA