3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
44,000 miles

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problem #4

Sep 012010

Mountaineer

  • 115,000 miles
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee heater blend door failure no defroster heat complete system failure of blend doors broken had to repair myself because of extremely high cost for dealer repairs. This is a failure that will happen do to poor design of plastic parts and will happen to all vehicles of this year and type because of failure of plastic limit pin breakage poor design because.

- Oregonia , OH, USA

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problem #3

Jul 122006

Mountaineer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 61,000 miles
Of the many problems I've had since purchasing this vehicle, the latest takes the cake. Here's the skinny of all my problems, with the latest motivating me to report a complaint to the NHTSA. Hopefully, something can be done. Here's a website of others with the same transmission issue: www.carsurvey.org/cgi-bin/fix_comment.pl where do I start. I purchased this car with 38K miles and it's been a nightmare. First thing to go was a wheel bearing at 41K, got that fixed @ $200. Next to go @ 48K was the two calipers and new rotors on the front, cost $800. Next @ 52K was the A/C needed to be recharged, $150. Next @ 58K, the two calipers in the back has to be replaced, cost $300 (I found a good mechanic/friend). For the grand finale... I need to replace the transmission @ 61K, cost range from $1,800 to $3,400. I will fix it and dump it right away and sell it. A complete lemon!!! it should be reported to the NHTSA for an investigation.

- Norwalk, CT, USA

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problem #2

May 032004

Mountaineer

  • miles
Sudden flow of very hot air form the air vents. The problem happened when the air condition was off and the air blower or fan was turned on. However the problem now happens when the air condition is on.

- Dearborn, MI, USA

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problem #1

Nov 012001

Mountaineer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Three sets of Goodyear, Eagle ls tires, size P24570R16 (no dot # mentioned) with less than one hundred miles had to be replaced because knots were found on sidewall and tread. Dealer has been contacted. Engine light illuminated due to faulty dpfe sensor; air bag light on, air bag module replaced; loose rear center console; vibration and popping noise over bumps, replaced and balanced all four tires, replaced stabilizer bar links, rims were out of round; scrunching noise while turning, rack and pinion replaced; experiencing whistling noise; hard jerk and popping noise when shifting, gear selector slippage; A/C vent squeaking, A/C vent readjusted.

- Deltli, LA, USA

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