Consumer heard a loud rattling noise coming from vehcile. It was taken to dealer on 07-aug-2000 and catalytic converter was replaced. On 11-nov-2000, it came apart & shattered in exhaust. Tailpipe, muffler, exhaust hanger & gasket were replaced. Dealer said they have seen this happening a few times, but it seemed early for it to be replaced.
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I sent a detailed letter to daimler chrysler after being refused by dealer. They only refunded my money for the cost of the front rotors. They would not reimburse me for the labor charges. I can't understand how they can do that when I had them replaced before the recall. That should show there is a problem. I wrote about all my problems with this "lemon" but I could not claim it was a lemon because I was leasing it at the time and in pa, a vehicle can only be declared a "lemon" when it is purchased, not leased. Very dissatisfied with daimler/chrysler because they simply washed their hands of the entire problem. I have other problems to report, along with the receipts to prove they were investigated but nothing was ever done to correct the problems. Please contact me to forward all receipts proving complaints before warranty expired. Thank you
A crack in exhaust manifold caused exhaust to leak in to the vehicle. Dealer could nott determine the cause. Please provide further information.
Fracturing of defective power steering bracket lead to sudden and complete loss of power assist; serpentine drive belt also slipped off of pulleys, rendering generator, water pump, and other mechanical devices inoperable.
Vehicle experienced problems with pulling which caused the tires to wear prematurely.
Exited off freeway, slowed down to merge into traffic. Went over a manhole cover (not a big bump, normal manhole cover) heard noise like the tires picked up a stone. Drove 1/2 block and heard a rubbing noise, decided to take vehicle to dealer since it was only a couple of blocks away. Dealer said that the bolts on the right side motor mounts sheared off and motor was hanging. Dealer said that this is not covered by mfg and that it was considered normal wear. I feel this is a safety problem, I have never had a motor mount break and leave an engine hanging, I have never had a motor mount break at 47,000 miles. Vehicle has never been taken off road, has never been driven on gravel - it is a very pampered jeep! Is there any recall or safety regulations on something like this?
During routine service, dealer noticed cracked exhaust manifold. Noted this was a safety problem in that co could enter the vehicle interior. This is a premature failure of a key part of of the system.
While driving about 35 MPH the engine will stall without a warning. Consumer had to pull to the side, then tried to restart engine, but it did not start.
When it's cold or damp vehicle would stall while traveling. Dealer has been notified, and can't duplicate problem. Please provide furher infomaton.
Exhaust manifold does not crack unless they is defective or installed incorrectly. It is odd that this part was stocked by the dealer and the person behind the counter new the price ($640.00) without looking it up. If this is something that is common to their product they should be responsible for repairs. If it is left unfixed exhaust fumes will enter the passenger compartment. Thank you.
Heaed gasket blew. Yh
Multiple rear axle problems, each diagnosed by owner prior to failure. (the dealer didn't want to admit there was a problem) this vehicle has averaged one new rear axle every year, including this year which I am waiting on parts. The engine's faulty mass airflow sensor quit operation while driving down the rocky mountains on some switchback roads. The engine abrubtly quit running, causing the vehicle to loose steering and braking control. Only quick thinking by using the parking brake saved the four people in the vehicle from eminent death. The engine reluctantly restarted after a few seconds and we continued down the mountains. However, a few minutes later the engine died without warning for a second time and we were forced to hold the jeep on the mountainside with the parking brake engaged. I can't believe no one has died from this vehicle! This situation has occured on two separate trips, approximately one year apart, after reprogramming the engine management computer, and replacing the mass airflow sensor and remapping the engine management computer for a second time. For the first two years I owned this vehicle, it was in the shop over 36 times for warranty related repairs. What a piece of junk!( dot number: tire size: p225/65r16 )
Sunroof rusted out- replaced by dealer, automatic door locks failed and vinyl paneling peeled- both thing replaced by dealer. Check engine light came on for no reason- sensor replaced twice by dealer.
When driving at any speed consumer can smell fumes from the exhaust system getting into the vehicle due to a crack inside of the exhaust manifold. Also, there is some noise coming from the vehicle.
There is a crack within the exhaust manifold which allows fumes to enter into vehicle.
Pulling out from a parking lot, vehicle had no steering and no power. Driver heard a big bang and the tensioner fell out of the engine. The cherokee is being held at dealership.
Consumer was making a left turn and another car ran a red light hitting consumer on the left front. A few moments afterward the jeep burst into flames.
Bracket snapped at idler pulley rupturing serpentine belt causing loss of power steering and overheating before engine shutdown
Oxygen sensor failed.
Vehicle stalls intermittently.
Transmission cooling lines. Antifreeze leaks from water pump.
Both front brake rotors warped. In addition, transmission failed 3 times; engine head cylinder had eight misfires; power seats fold down into back seat; defective transfer case and air conditioning switch failed.
Transmission failed, causing leaks.
When driving the truck anywhere the truck just cuts off without any warning. Sometime the truck would start back up, and sometimes it has to be towed to a mechanic.
Engine block failed.
Noise in engine.
Mounting bolts that hold motor in engine sheared off onto ground, causing motor to drop, only indication was loud noise, bolts were not properly tightened, dealer replaced bolts. *ak
Exhaust tail pipe rattles.
Oxygen sensor failed.
Oil pressure sensor failed.
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