10.0

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

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problem #10

Nov 012001

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle shut down without prior warning steering wheel locked up. Back wheel bearing were still rubbiing, and headlights go on and off. Dealership is aware of problems.

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #9

Nov 012000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering wheel locks up when vehicle is being towed. Dealer has been notified.

- Raymond, NH, USA

problem #8

Dec 192000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving with headlights on, if consumer moves or tilts steering wheel, headlights go out. The tilt steering wheel problem is due to defective design by manufacturer. When the wheel was tilted to the maximum, the multifunction switch connector become unpluged.

- Deluth, MN, USA

problem #7

Jun 202000

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Bearings in the steering column malfunctioned, causing a clicking noise when the wheel was turned. Dealer has inspected the vehicle.

- Rock Falls, IL, USA

problem #6

Feb 061999

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Steering wheel locks up on left hand turns. Dealer replaced pump 1997.

- Lakeside, AZ, USA

problem #5

Jul 201998

Grand Cherokee 4WD

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

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #4

Apr 171997

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Problem with steering wheel.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #3

Jun 061996

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering wheel misaligned.

- Hendersonville, NC, USA

problem #2

Aug 021996

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Due to a broken column shaft the consumer lost all power in the steering.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #1

Jun 221996

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Steering vibration.

- Colorado S, CO, USA