10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,906 miles

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problem #13

May 051999

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The brake rotors are out of round andcausing the brakes to pulsate and shake. Could result in loss of control.

- Franksville, WI, USA

problem #12

Feb 151998

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Front brake rotos warped and replaced by dealer at 10000 mile. The rear brake rotors have now warped. At 22000 miles, dealer will not make repair.

- Hackensack, NJ, USA

problem #11

Mar 261999

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driving at approximately 10 mph on flat surface ABS brakes failed and vehicle slid which resulted in an accident.

- Reisterstown, MD, USA

problem #10

Oct 201997

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
ABS brakes slip/grab, causing vehicle to pull violently from side to side.

- Germantown, MD, USA

problem #9

Jan 201999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for this vehicle.

- Plano, TX, USA

problem #8

Jan 081998

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brake problems; when applying the brakes under normal driving conditions, the pedal was vibrating as if the system was trying to engage. The truck slowed down somewhat, but it did not come to a complete stop. Driver shifted into park, which slowed the vehicle down. The truck was towed to the dealership.

- Grand Prairie, TX, USA

problem #7

Sep 011998

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Brakes squeak whenever they are applied. Vehicle has had new pads put on the front and lubricated the rear. This condition still unresolved.

- Desmoines, IA, USA

problem #6

Jul 291998

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Owner received recall notice a month ago. Contacted dealer and was told parts had to be ordered. Parts are still unavailable, and dealer does not know when parts are going to come in. Recall # 97V194002, ABS brakes.

- Skokie, IL, USA

problem #5

Apr 241998

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission/ABS brakes/suspension and steering failed.

- Astoria, NY, USA

problem #4

Oct 141997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer was driving approx. 20-25 mph when applied the brakes on a slight decline the brakes went to the floor. Vehicle tipped over and slid two car lenghts, then hit the lip of a driveway/rocks a tree, and began rolling over.

- Olympio, WA, USA

problem #3

Aug 081997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Brake failure; driving on normal road conditions, when approaching a red light and applying the brakes, the pedal collasped and did not stop the vehicle. Dealer is not able to duplicate problem.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #2

Dec 121996

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
ABS problems; when driving on rough grade or bumps and trying to brake, the pedal will lock up and the vehicle will skid, dealer states that nothing is wrong with vehicle.

- New York, NY, USA

problem #1

Dec 271996

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brake failure, driving vehicle at low speed, applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor, loss of effectiveness, on dry surface, impact 12:00 position, hitting the house.

- Sandy Hook, KY, USA