10.0

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

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problem #6

Feb 152001

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
No incident just afraid that rear differential will blow up while im driving brougth to the attention to Jeep in beacon N.Y. but they replaced front drive shaft I again complained and was told thats just typical how Jeep drive.

- Walden, NY, USA

problem #5

Jul 231999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Caught fire after replacing, contacted everyone, no one helping, I have a letter and a description in format written to dealership, they have provided a vehicle for me to drive, but it has been 7 weeks today and I still do not have a vehicle to drive, can not stop payment on Jeep because can not afford to ruin credit. I need some help. No one from frank shoop has called and I need some action taken... thanks amy, the vehicle is listed in jeff and amy sandefur.

- Berea, KY, USA

problem #4

Feb 101999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
No summarylisted on this vehicle.

- Ellicott City, MD, USA

problem #3

Aug 021998

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Drivetrain/rear wheel bearings failed.

- Littleton, CO, USA

problem #2

Mar 061998

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driveshaft failed.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #1

Nov 231997

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The front driveshaft was cracked & the heat from the cracked driveshaft caused melting of oil shield. Could not find what caused problem. Has intermittent vibration. Parts on nat'ional back order.

- Stoneridge, NY, USA