2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
76,691 miles

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problem #8

Nov 062003

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
When putting vehicle in reverse it stalled. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer found sludge build up in the engine. Consumer believed that problem was the same as stated in recall 02V104000 concerning manifold debris accumulation.

- Twain Heart, CA, USA

problem #7

Jul 202003

Grand Cherokee

  • 2,000 miles
Brakes keep failing. Shortly after purchasing the car in 1999 I returned to the dealer complaining about heavy brake pulsation at 30mph. They told me they fixed it but it continued doing it. I kept going back over and over again. The last time I went back was 3 weeks ago, and they again changed the brakes with newly designed brakes which supposedly would have fixed the problem. The dealer said they wouldn't cover the back brakes B/C they had no complaints about it and that I didn't need to change them. I drove away but the car still pulsates heavily as soon as I brake if I am driving over 20mph. Furthermore my car's engine broke down completely after 32000 miles or approximately 7 months ago. They told me the engine failed B/C I didn't change the oil for 10,000 miles. The mechanics report stated that there was water in the fuel, but they still told me it was my fault for not changing the oil. I was out of warranty B/C more than 36 months had gone by from the date of purchase. Chrysler agreed to substitute the engine and I had to pay $800. I don't understand how a new car, driven for such little mileage (now only 35,000 miles after almost 4 years) can have all these mechanical problems. I believe the breaks are faulty and am not sure how to further deal with the problem. The car dealer keeps telling me it's perfectly safe to drive.

- Concord, NH, USA

problem #6

Mar 062003

Grand Cherokee 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee stalls at stop lights and in stop and go traffic. Also accelerates on its own at stops..very dangerous. When it happens it also lunges forward while driving, and steering will lock up.

- Alpharetta, GA, USA

problem #5

Mar 182003

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
While driving the consumer noticed smoke began emitting from under the hood. The consumer pulled over and vehicle was completely engulfed in flames in approximately 15 minutes.

- Binghamton, NY, USA

problem #4

Feb 252003

Grand Cherokee 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 97,115 miles
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee - defective, leaking timing chain cover.

- Hammond, LA, USA

problem #3

Sep 082000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
There are alot of problems with this Jeep all witch I have proof of repairs, cam shaft, tires, brakes, alignment and humming at 65 mph.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #2

Mar 072002

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Gears break on camshaft position sensor while driving.car comes to a complete stop with no warning.

- Southlake, TX, USA

problem #1

Jan 012002

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Timing belt wore out and tensioner has disengaged. Dealer has been contacted.

- Orange, CT, USA