3.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,117 miles

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problem #7

Aug 152000

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • 46,822 miles
The dash headlight switch keeps going out. It has been replaced 4 times. The lights will flicker and than go out.

- Columbus, OH, USA

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problem #6

Jul 132014

Grand Cherokee 6-cyl

  • miles
Just having problems with shifting and electrical.

- Riverdale, MI, USA

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problem #5

Oct 102008

Grand Cherokee

  • 171,000 miles
Automatic headlights turn on and off in rapid sequence when driving on street lamp lit streets. Work fine on dark country roads, but not in town. Must turn headlights to manual.

- River Falls, WI, USA

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problem #4

Jul 101998

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Right front door light came loose, license plate bulb failed and was replaced.

- Scarsdale, NY, USA

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problem #3

Jul 101998

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Right front door light came loose, license plate bulb failed and was replaced.

- Scarsdale, NY, USA

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problem #2

Oct 061999

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Light bulb failed on the front panel. Nlm

- Wetumpka, AL, USA

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problem #1

Mar 061998

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Security switch failed.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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