This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
After vehicle was parked on an inclined driveway with manual transmission on, but not left in gear. Parking brake was applied, but did not hold vehicle.
Brake problems; at 2900 miles the disc rotors and pads had to be replaced. The emergency parking brake was also adjusted. About a month later, driver was involved in a crash when going uphill and applying the brakes. The wheels locked up, driver had no control over Cherokee. Jeep went over to the left side of the road, hitting a telephone pole. This happened on dry road conditions. Dealer would not look at Jeep. Jeep has been repaired.
Went to start vehicle. The emergency brake was on and vehicle began rolling backwards and then accelerating. It crashed into consumer's husband's truck which was parked in the driveway, causing extensive damage.
- Richfield, CT, USA
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- Charlotte, NC, USA