10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
145,500 miles

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problem #2

Nov 242023

Grand Cherokee

  • 170,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that upon returning to the vehicle, the contact-??s daughter noticed that the front driver's side seat was smoldering. The contact stated that her daughter reported that the entire seat bottom of the seat was charred and melted the plastic frame and the seat cover. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed back to the residence. Additionally, the contact stated that the seat heater had engaged independently, causing her daughter to place a blanket on the seat to safely drive the vehicle. A mobile independent mechanic inspected the vehicle, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

- Fayetteville, GA, USA

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problem #1

Jan 082014

Grand Cherokee

  • 121,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the driver's seat caught on fire while parked. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000.

- St. Peters, MO, USA

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