10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,955 miles

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problem #11

Aug 182008

Grand Cherokee

  • 155,508 miles
Driver door will not shut correctly seems as though it is falling off literally.

- Burnside, KY, USA

problem #10

Jan 072008

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 113,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact could not close the driver's side door and discovered that the lower engine bolt separated. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls. The contact will attempt to repair the door. The current and failure mileages were 113,000.

- Livingston, NJ, USA

problem #9

Sep 062005

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 105,000 miles
The contact stated that twice the driver's door had to be put back on. It had a defect in the body frame. The first time was in 4-04, the second time it was in 4-05. Currently, ABS brake system malfunctioned. A month ago, all of the pads on front and rear were replaced. Three days ago, the ABS light came on and would not go off. The contact took vehicle a service dealer, and they told him the control unit module and the hydraulic pump motor needed to be replaced at a cost of $2,300.

- Midtholian, VA, USA

problem #8

Mar 232002

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Consumer states that the automatic door locks and windows failed.

- Scranton, PA, USA

problem #7

Mar 232002

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Consumer states that the automatic door locks and windows failed.

- Scranton, PA, USA

problem #6

Jul 281999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear end went out and vehicle was inoperable. Contacted dealer and wheel bearings were replaced. Rear end has been replaced twice already. Keyless remote failed. Fuel gauge failed. Buzzing noise when unlocking the doors. Transfer case leaking. Rear end makes noise, dealer rebuilt differential. Left front wheel makes noise.

- Louyville, KY, USA

problem #5

Mar 092001

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Damage to driver-side door and front quarter panel.

- Hackettstown, NJ, USA

problem #4

Mar 012001

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer's vehicle was experiencing electrical problems and erratic operation. Interior lights will flicker on and off/ electric door locks will lock and unlock, and light on dash showed that doors were open in vehicle. Also, while vehicle was in operation, driver's seat moved forward and up, which pinned driver to steering wheel. Consumer was able to pull vehicle to side of road. Dealership has examined vehicle, and could not determine that there was a problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Lakewood, OH, USA

problem #3

Jun 261997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Air leak in the passenger door, unable to be rectified. Mjs

- Big Stone, VA, USA

problem #2

Mar 011999

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving at any speed vehicle wouldn't shift properly from first to second gear, and was shifting very hard. Lock on the driver's side door isn't locking properly. Also, water pump was replaced/ driver's side window motor went out, and there was a leakage in the sun roof which caused water to leak into vehicle on driver's side.

- Young Town, OH, USA

problem #1

Sep 221997

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Exhaust pipe bent & rubbed against the plastic gas tank which caused a hole that allowed a leak. Took to dealer & was informed owner needs metal piece between tank & exhaust. Manufacturer not taking responsibility of financial replacement. Consumer was never made aware of the skip plate option, requesting reimbursment. Transmission has a pause when upshifting from 2 to 3, when in 4WD, the left wheel grinds when turning. The right front power lock made a grinding noise when power door locks were actuated, dealer installed new door latch assembly. Steering wheel was not centered, causing vehicle to drift to the left while driving.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA