10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,144 miles

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problem #11

Mar 031998

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying brakes under regular braking conditions, no inclement weather, there is a lot of vibration and shaking. The rotors were turned at 30000 miles because they were repeatedly warping. Currently, at 40,000 miles the condition is back. 8ak

- Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA

problem #10

Feb 261999

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Defective ABS hydraulic control unit caused the ABS brakes to become inoperative, which almost resulted in an accident. Dealer is replacing the ABS hydraulic control unit.

- Gainsville, FL, USA

problem #9

Jul 201998

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Unable to maintain alignment, dealer will not align vehicle under warranty,

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #8

Aug 131998

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes on wet or dry pavement the vehicle pulls to the right. Cause unknown.

- Tyler, TX, USA

problem #7

Jul 301998

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
When brakes are applied the vehicle shakes. In order to maintain control, driver has to release the brakes. The dealer has inspected the vehicle and is not able to duplicate the problem.

- Tiberon, CA, USA

problem #6

Apr 221998

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
When applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor and vehicle did not stop.

- Severn, MD, USA

problem #5

Apr 211998

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
ABS brake failure. In addition, contaminated brake fluid caused the master cylinder seals to swell. Also replaced calipers.

- Severn, MD, USA

problem #4

Jan 111997

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti-lock brakes failed, causing accident.

- Inglewood, CA, USA

problem #3

Aug 151997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Rear left rotor rusted/corroded, brake pads are not touching rotor. Brakes make loud squeaking noise. According to dealer, not a safety matter brakes working normally. Replaced rotor, now new rotor has rusted/corroded.

- Woodhull, NY, USA

problem #2

Apr 161997

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle pulls to the left when brakes are heavily applied a thighway speeds.

- New York, NY, USA

problem #1

Nov 291996

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle skided on icy roads, lost control went media concert, speed 15mph, brakes locked up, pedal went to the floor, impact 12:00 position, hit a road sign.

- Franklin S , NY, USA