5.5

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,167 miles

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problem #6

Nov 222005

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • 35,000 miles
Tie rod ends replaced. Cooling fan sensor, front wheel bearings, rear differential completely rebuilt, what's next? will never buy a Chrysler product again!!!!!!!!

- Dousman, WI, USA

problem #5

Feb 142004

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,000 miles
Because front wheels were running hot and vehicle was vibrating when using the brakes, front wheel bearings had to be replaced at 62,000 miles. Chrysler "800+ added care" waranty does not cover those bearings on 4WD Jeep but does cover them on front-wheel drive Jeep (?)

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #4

Jun 012002

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The wheel bearings failed.

- Richlands, NC, USA

problem #3

Oct 182002

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer states vehicle was taken in on a routine visit. Mechanic stated rear bearing is defected, and ring and pinion is damaged.

- Canton, MI, USA

problem #2

Sep 012001

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front wheel bearings had to be replaced. Please add further information.

- Morris Plains, NJ, USA

problem #1

Dec 221998

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Bushings replaced three times, greased 2 times, brakes the major complaint cause the vehicle to violently shake at speeds above 50mph causing almost loss of control over the vehicle. Rotors warped three times, pads replaced 3 times machined 4 times. Fuel pump replaced once hard start. Needed a spark plug got stuck on highway when vehicle conked out.......

- Watertown, CT, USA