2005 Jeep Cherokee Renegade Warranty Complaint
February 1, 2007 by Alborz Fallah
When we first started the Warranty Complaints section, we thought it would be a great idea to list as many warranty complaints as we get sent, to give buyers warnings and some idea of the problems experienced with different makes and models as well as dealers, but so far, we’ve had well over 100 complaints… with the majority regarding Jeeps!
Most users don’t want the information posted (as it may affect their warranty proceedings), however there are a few brave souls who have had enough. One of them is who is letting the world know is Gilda C. from Glendenning NSW.
Her story follows:
In March 2005, we purchased a Jeep Cherokee Renegade. We went through our first service on the 26/10/2005 and I paid $370.00.Unfortunately we did not test drive the car believing that it is a good and reliable car with a good reputation given its status as a Jeep Cherokee.
One day when I reached work I noticed a set of red words and numbers on the dashboard of the car saying type 42, I rang the service department at the Jeep dealer and they came and they found out that the tyre is flat, and I asked what this means and he said that it will just go away it is nothing.
Then the first recall come, E14 recall that was on 13/01/2006.
24,000KM service date 30/06/2006
Not even a month there is another problem, july 2006 we are hearing noises when braking so we call the service department again and tell them what we notice on the car and they told as to bring the car in. So we went and they check the car and we were told to come back when the parts arrive.
Couple of weeks later they ring us saying that the parts have just arrive so we had an arrangement what day and time to go to the service,they even sent us a message about the appointment, so we went but we were told that the parts are not available. I was so upset but I had no choice but to wait again.
I told them that every time we had an appointment with them we have to take a day off work .They said it is just a miscommunication.
So they called us again and said that the parts are available but the exact same thing happened again, there were no parts and this time I was really upset and told them why they keep on calling us to come here when there are no parts available, that time I asked for the manager and asked him for an explanation, he said the same thing, miscommunication.
Finally parts arrive 18/09/2006,they change the pads,rear disc -KJ and CLIP ANTI RATTL.
two weeks later they call us again for another racall it is about the lower ball joint to be replace, 02/10/2006.
January this year (2007) another problem came out and now it is the brake,every time you brake in 80KM/H the steering wheel is shaking so we call again.
date 25/01/2007 another recall for the brakes.
Im now scared of the car as it has had so many recalls, a brand new car, a JEEP with the reputation of a good car and the people in the dealership are so rude to us, I just cant beilived this is happening to us.
thank you for reading my letter and we just hope for your help to rectify this problem.
Kind Regards,
GILDA C.
The continues reports of Jeep problems have given all of us a big grave warning to stay as far away from Jeep as possible.
For those of you who read the site regularly, you should note the recent Reliability Survey conducted in the UK which found Jeep as the WORSE VEHICLE brand in terms of reliability with 46% of all buyers having to go back for warranty complaints!
Print it: 
Thanks, I have now decided not to buy a Jeep!!!!
dear sir
actually i bought three month before prado2005 used car
i live in Qatar, it was imported from Kuwait , and i have problem with the thermostat heater some time itis working and other time not working,so i try to ask the agent in Qatar (abdelgani)for service,but they ask me to pay them 1500$ to open the file only and then they will start service,is this the strategy of Toyota cars service and do you have any advice for me ,remeber when i bought it i was confident of toyota service
thank you
faten akel
head of purchasing of sport hospital
The Type 42 ‘error’ the lady with the Jeep complained about isn’t an error at all. Its a part stamp that glows when the sun shines on it at the correct angle – making it light up. Only a fool would think this is a warning on the dash. Sure the Jeep has had some warranty recall work, but at least the recalls have fixed the problems on those few that actually exhibited the problems associated with the recall. Otherwise they are reliable cars.
at least Jeep are proactive and issue recalls. they could wait untill it fell apart. they identify the problem and fix it, unlike some
I have to agree with comments about “TYPE 42 ” error, i have seen this myself in our Jeep but i quickly worked out about the sun on the right angle will make it appear, I also feel yes at least they a pro-active in fixing these problems rather than let the thing fall apart but something has to be raised about the quality of a vehicle that requires so many recalls, we have a 2006 cherokee and i am sick off the recalls and the amount too,but lets thank them for it, as there are Australian car manufacturers i wont name that simply dont even advise their customers of a problem rather just hope their service departments can get them all as they come in for service, friends of mine were’nt so lucky and a motor replacement was the problem with this particular model(not a JEEP) and they missed the boat, a very expensive exersise.
I also have issues with our 06 Jeep in the brakes and beware anyone that thinks they wont have to spend about $2000 every year to maintain the brakes on a jeep simply based on the quality and wrong suitability for our driving conditions here in australia, Chryslers responce is to say “i should expect it” with a car that weighs almost 2 tonnes.And i should feel lucky that at 26000 klms i have done well as most they see dont even last that long, and we are talking pad and rotors completly worn out,warped and bad shaking thru the steering wheel under brakes. Not good enough Chrylser, i wont be buying another one, its the first Brand New car i have ever been able to purchase and its leaving a very bitter taste in MY mouth.Anyone else got the same trouble and want to contact Chrylser, i would appreciate the help in getting them to not only fix my problem but everyone elses brake too because i cant be the only person with this issue.
I HAve a meeting with Chrysler this week to discuss brake issues, WOULD ANYONE ELSE WITH SIMILAR BRAKE ISSUES LIKE TO POST THEM HERE SO I MY PRINT THEM TO PROVE I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE.(name not necessary) The story above from Gilda.C is excactly the same way our story has unfolded on a car a year newer than hers. Pretty sad that we cant even get 25000 KLM from a set of rotors and pads. anyone else with a car done less than 20000klm/12 mth s make sure you have them replaced under warranty befoer that period expires because it will cost you almost $2000 to do so after that, then you will have to do it every year or so depending on the k’s you travel.
Thanks
meeting with chrysler failed dismully, now have car with engine knock, destroyed brakes, faulty right mirror (wobbly) and seats that mark from pure water, that they just wont fix and will wipe remaining 2 yrs of warranty if i fit after market parts or not done by “authourised Jeep repairer”, to add insult to injury we find out the car we bought new as a 2/06 model ia actually an 11/04 model,(the new laws replace the existing ones for import new cars and they now have to go by the build date not compliance date when you trade your car in,as they cant market the car by compliance ONLY build date) so PLEASE if you plan to buy a new JEEP or Chyrsler or Dodge vehicle, check the BUILD date of the car you intend to purchase BEFORE you agree to buy it, and you may want to ask for the tyres to be changed to a suitable compound to your driving needs (I.e if you intend to drive mainly in mud or snow the new tyres they put on them will do, but if you intend to do mainly bitumen driving you will need to change them and the same for dirt/bitumen combination)
Also ask before you buy about longevity of brake components e.g. pads & rotors, and I bet you will be told far more than the 20000 klms most are getting(and thats if you baby it), they are not cheap to replace either. Front alone Approx $700 in parts (about the same for the rear parts)without any labour and they are only good for the same driving distance as the originals.
Do yourself a favour, DO NOT BUY ONE: there are plenty of other good options available in this price bracket and with chassis and transfer case.
Chryslers attitude to fixing any of my problems was to have an excuse for every question and issue about the quality of their vehicle and parts and to blame us as heavy or incorrectly driving the vehicle for any longevity of these parts.
OVERALL far too expensive to maintian and service and you will battle them with most warranty issues.
Mate I feel for you,have you gone to the top of the food chain at Chrysler ? What have you threatned them with? How many posts have you made on sites in Australia or the world ? Makes as much noise as possible !!! Attend as many Chrysler functions as possible and mention the many issues you have had,let Chrysler know your not giving up !!!! Get as much info from others that have also had the same problems. Threaten to go to current Affair programs, works too! I know it takes time and hours out of your life to do it but do it !!!Keep us posted !!
yep done all that, it just does not seem to phase them, i have had some contact with the federal minister for transport and am hoping to get some info if nothing else about the Aust, standards and ADR’s if nothing else, getting some of these current affair shows to air such a story is also hard, so i was hoping to just raise as much awareness via the internet as possible, but i am just not a wizard at that and am hoping to get some kind of help with that soon.
I cant say too much on here (a public forum) just yet as too some of the things i have been able to find out and where i am taking this & how far, but i can tell you its not over yet, and any help anyone else can offer in regard to raising awareness of the Chrysler Brand or anyone that has any info on ADR’s etc would be appreciated.
the top of the food chain with Chrysler seems to be a mythical person, but i just have to wait a few more weeks for a particular person to re-contact me with more inside info on that.
Thanks for your thoughts too Bavarian Missle, appreciate it, i am actually quite dissapointed in the brand and the way they deal with these matters, they just lost a long term customer as we were planning to buy a 300C soon, but they are just staring to show some problems too, A whole other story there.
Hi Cjts,
Not sure I can help out. How about emailing me and we can see what we can do.
I just bought a 2007 kj diesel so its in my interest to follow this up.
Front brakes do seem to be wearing as mentioned in this discussion.
regards
jon
Hi Cjts and Jon,
My 12/05 Renegade just went in for 30000km service today and i received a call from the dealer to tell me brakes worn below spec, i said go ahead and replace cost me over $1000.
I do believe having to replace rotors at 30000 is a joke, looked in warranty book when I got home and rotors covered only up to 20000.
Not happy at all would like to pursue the matter
Regards
Matt
Hi again,
Re the brake rotors on the front, they are wearing ie noticable after 6000 k’s.
Some years back on my ford falcon I had issues from time to time with the rotors becoming seperated on a couple of joins causing vibration under braking.
At that time I decided to simply replace the rotors every couple of years anyway. Cost wise it was not much worse than putting them in to get skimmed.
I was talking to a KJ 2005 owner the other day and they had the same problem after almost a couple of years and still under warranty. The rotors were replaced free and under warranty, but not after trying the skimming first of course. I guess rotors splitting is different to wearing somehow.
I believe good replacement rotors are going to solve the issues with having been supplied inferior rotors with the vehicle in the first place.
On Ausiejeep.com they talk about RDA rotors and others that are much better wearing.
I know things like this are an annoyance but somehow I like to idea of having some control over the bits I put on the KJ, it is fun to drive and with the predator in it she really goes.
I read the other evening that there is a DOTAR out early 2007 here in Australia some ABS reprogramming, something to do with abs activation incorrectly under certain conditions.
Another issue, after about 3500 k’s, she does get the jerks from time to time, something that was said to be fixed, I think its the EGR but will get them to check it out. Really Id like them to program the EGR out of operation, its a dumb idea and I read new diesels from CAT and cummings dont have them.
Jon
Hi ctsj,matt,&jon,
I think we have the same problem.
every time I used my brake the steering wheel shakes
and I was told becuse of the rain the water gets in to the brake and because im using the jeep in short distance I used too much brakes .
I dont know who to talk to and I wanted to file a complaint.
please help
gilda
Hello Gilda,
A couple of things to get checked on your brakes.
Im not sure which year your vehicle is or its mileage, but I do know that early 2007 in Australia the transport bureau issued a DOTAR for chrysler to check and fix an ABS locking problem I believe its a Software issue, not sure.
Secondly re the steering wheel shudder, generally on all vehicles the shudder comes from bearing runout which is probably unlikely if you are relatively low kilometres and driving on sealed roads mostly. The other Issue I mention is the the front rotors which are 2 plates joined together with the fins. Its not always easy to spot but the welds in the fins down the centre of the rotor crack when they get hot/cold. Quite often I have had brake specialists not even pick up the problem.
When you start out driving and braking the rotors are cool so they are pretty much the proper shape, when you get going and brake hard for a while the rotors get real hot, very hot I notice on the Jeep. This causes the rotor to distort and cause a shudder to be experienced.
On a ford I had it almost shook the front of the car off track when braking moderately hard from about 100 kilometres.
Gilda, if your shudder gets worse through the course of a trip then I would suspect that the craking in the rotor is the problem, As I said in a previous message I have met a kj owner with this problem and once diagnosed the Warranty replacement of the rotors did happen.
Good luck with this, you might have to highlight with brake specialists or dealership that you consider that this may be the problem.
When my rotors go I will not be replacing them with the standard rotors I think.
My KJ is a 2007 model, hmmmm, if thats possible. More likely a 2006 model, I had a couple of little funnies which I think are mainly software, took it in and although they said all software revisions were ok and they didnt do anything, the CRD KJ is running really sweet after the visit.
Let us know how you go Gilda.
Hello Ctjs,
I was wondering how you are going with your issues?
Hello Gilda again,
There is one other possibility with your front rotors and shudder problem I forgot to mention with my previous large entry, that is, I have read that there is a recommended wheel nut tension for the studs on the jeep, although I have not encountered this on any vehicle in the past 30 years it has been suggested that due to the type of metal used on the KJ Jeep rotors, ie it being a little soft that incorrect stud tightening can also distort the rotors.
Not sure if its actually true, however, if the shudder started after a wheel/tyre change/rotation then just maybe its something else to think about.
Regards
Jon
Oh Dear,
I have just purchased a 2007 Cherokee Sport, reading all of the above I wish I had not.. already had problems with drivers side mirror vibrating.. Dealer says nothing wrong.. I take it that I am heading for the brake problems too.
The paint quality is also bad in some cases inside the doors paint looks like it has been hand sprayed with a can.. Have spoken to Jeep Customer Services still awaiting call back…
Tempted to sell and get something else even though I might loose $ 8 – $10k…
With regard to the comments:
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jon Says:
November 22nd, 2007 at 2:25 am
Hi again,
Re the brake rotors on the front, they are wearing ie noticable after 6000 k’s.
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On Ausiejeep.com they talk about RDA rotors and others that are much better wearing.
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can anyone tell me what the real web address is for the “Ausiejeep.com” site, please?
Hello John,
You might like to try http://www.aussiejeepoffroad.com.au, lots of good info there.
Hi Qwerty99, how are you going with your Jeep, are you having fun yet?
cheers
Jon
Hi Jon,
Due to Christmas / New Year etc Customer Services called and said will meet the regional manager at the dealership to look at paint issues. I have not had chance to look at other Cherokees but do most have bad paint inside doors and on plastic wheel arch covers? the paint has the appearance of being badly sprayed..
Once the issues have been resolved will hopefully start enjoying the car..
Hi,
I recently purchased a Jeep Cherokee Renegade, 3.7L. It has done 25,000kms and is an 05 model. The warrenty runs out on the in March and was wonting to get everything checked while still under warrenty… I have not noticed any shaking in the steering wheel at any speed, and i dont know what warn brake pads look like compared to normal.
I would appriacted any ideas or comments on this car, i didnt read this forum before buying and am starting to regret it.
Cheers,
Dan
Hi all,
At least now I don’t feel like the only one with a dud jeep kj cherokee. (you’ll notice no caps on the name of the car, I wouldn’t dignify cherokee with capital letters, the car’s nickname is “JUNK” and it is the family joke: “what went wrong with the jeep this week”) JUNK is a MY05 KJ Limited Diesel 2.7CRD purchased in 06/05
Here is the latest list of problems
1. rear tailgate squeaked since new. Dealer attempted repair three times. Finally “fixed” except it made the door so hard to open it needed both hands and a pull so hard it nearly dislocated my shoulder. Now I can open the door normally again…but it squeaks.
2. Now on its third battery after original and second batteries suffered “complete catastrophic failure” (dealers words)
3. Blew a turbo hose during a 600km interstate trip (at about 40,000km
4. Wing mirrors loose and wiggly
5. Permanently blows smoke under load, even after service.
6. quickly overheats when going up hills, on sand, on dirt, when towing. On (hard) sand, we found we could get the needle down to the 3/4 mark by turning off the aircon which is really great in a 35 degree queensland summers day.
7. Spent 2000km in second gear whilst stuck in second gear during a recent trip to Goondiwindi, Bourke, Cunumulla, Charleville, Chinchilla. Maximum speed had to be limited to 90km/h to keep engine revs below 2000rp/m. This problem has been attempted to be fixed four times by the dealer after being variously told by them it was (a) a loose wire (b) mud (c) electrical problem (d) valve housing something or other that had to be flown in from germany and that I should disconnect the battery and wait 1/2 an hour and it would fix itself.
This problem seems to be fixed for the time being.
8. just yeterday morning the hadbrake and abs lights stayed on for a ten minute drive but went off later after switching off the engine for 5 mins.
9. Driving from Bourke to Cunumulla, we rang Mondial Roadside assist on the advice of the dealer and were told that if the car broke down then and there we would be towed to Dubbo. Dubbo was about 600 km’s south of us and about 1000km’s south of our destination. No mention of what our trailer, my wife or our two dogs were supposed to do in Dubbo.
I am currently in discussions with Jeep about some sort of extension to the warranty, but believe me I’ll never buy another Jeep again. I’ve had three fantastic Patrol’s with nary a squeek and rue the day I ever set foot in a Jeep dealership.
Good Luck
Hi Qwerty99,
How are you going with the paint issues, Ill agree mine is a little rough in hidden places.
The finish underside is not good but is better now that I got under there and fixed it myself.
Front brake rotors still wearing but does seem to have slowed down. I noticed on a Mercedes sports car the other the exact same issue that we notice on the KJ front rotors, and the merc was only a little 1.8 litre jobbie.
So on my 2.8l CRD cherokee i have 12,500 klms in nearly 6 months, have decided she absolutely hates BP diesel and most standard diesel fuels except the GULL BIOD, purs like a kitten on this stuff and doesnt blow anywhere as much smoke. I decided to try the BIOD because the car is shipped from the US with B5 in the tank and BIOD is B20.
Apparently it keeps the sensors (boost sensor) another bits clean. The result Jerks and funny function almost entirely gone, i notice no difference in power or consumption. The last remaining twitch is only sometimes there after a really hard acceleration, its like when you back off the computers are trying to work out whether or not to engage the lock up in the gear box, its only slight and occasional now though.
Anyway the CRD is in for a late 10,000k service in a week so lets see what the dealers come up with.
On the body of the car there are no loose bits or anything like that but the sun roof rubber needs replacing as its not sealing quite right, leaks air, also leaking a bit of air around those crazy little rubber window seperators on the back doors.
Apart from that shes mostly good. Great fun up and down the beaches north of perth (green head) and is towing beautifully.
I hope all the other issues others are experiencing can be fixed. It really would nice if DC took the bull by the horns and just fixed all the issues people mention, they are really doing themselves a tremendous disservice letting the dealers fob the customers off. Sort of reminds me when Chrysler went south in the 80’s when Mitsubishi came into the picture.
Kind Regards
Jon
Well,
With little over 2200k’s I have traded it in for a new Toyota Rav4. I know the Rav4 is not as capable as the Cherokee but the build quality issues and the auto starting to jump left me with no confidence. So far the Toyota has been fault less and not one squeak. I wish you all the best of luck,
hmm…not happy about finding this site! Every car I’d owned prior to my 2006 model Cherokee KJ was a complete Lemon which cost thousands in repairs (nothing ever ever EVER designed will be as bad as a Landrover Freelander!)-so at last I forked out CASH and bought a brand new KJ (well, ex-demo with 240km)-not without spending hours doing research on faults and whinges posted on the Net and at the time NOTHING was reported negative about KJ’s.
I have in the past week spoken to 4 Jeep owners, 3 owners of Diesel KJ’s-NONE have had ANY problems. MINE however has been to Scuderia so many times they know my voice as soon as I say hello on the phone!
Two problems keep recurring and I would definitely like to hear from others if they’ve had these problems because no doubt it can save the dealership a lot of trouble if we can simply pinpoint what the fault is-I’m sick of bothering them and feel bad when I do (mainly cos they always wash my car!!) and I’m sick of having to borrow my dad’s spare bomb when the car’s at Jeep.
problem i)
since early days the car has this fault where just out of the blue, seemingly only on holiday and important trips, it starts to slow and lose power as if it’s running out of fuel…and slowly slows and stops/konks out, and wont start. IF however this occurs and you just stop, turn off the engine and restart it, it resets the computer and away you go for another 6 months or so until it does it out of the blue again. After a “software upgrade” the problem went away for almost 12 months…..now it’s back again.
ii) Turbo hoses-f’g inconvenient when it blows because the car needs to be towed! I’ve had 2 hoses go in 12 months and when they go they really shit themselves.
I can’t imagine why a car would do this? anyone know what causes it? shitty cheap hoses? can it do damage to the car as a result? (it sure doesn’t run too well without the hose!!).
NOTE: Yorke Motors are DODGY!! – the car got towed there and I mentioned a rattle, the traditional diesel “niggernigger” noise was really loud and sounded funny. They decided it was low on oil-I said that’s ridiculous it’s a new car and shouldn’t need oil. They gave the car back, serviced ($900!) and said yes the oil was low but they replaced the filter etc etc. Well how come when I got home the dipstick was black??!! Female I may be, stupid I’m not!
Oh yeh-they also told me the discs needed machining and new brakes-the car had only just 16 weeks prior had brakes fitted and the discs machined-when I then got new tyres a couple of weeks later, I made the guys take off the rear covers so we could inspect all discs-they were as smooth as a babies bum!! They did NOT need machining at all.I shan’t be going to Yorke motors ever again!
brakes: rotors-mine went through them quickly too but I drive like a loony and do a lot of km’s and holidays are usually to the Outback, have only just begun to notice some shudder in recent weeks, since replacing and machining the brakes-prior to that there was none. Was surprised that they needed machining so soon.
The car has always blown a bit of smoke at times. Also have a recent problem of the car shutting down a cylinder and thus LOUSY fuel economy…this has happened twice and this time, 2nd in 2 months, I’ve decided the car’s a Lemon I want the car replaced! or something MAJOR
On a positive note the staff at Scuderia, Chatswood, are brilliant-never the slightest indication they don’t want to hear from me and when the nigger-nigger noise was apparent to them, they pulled the car to pieces, eager to create a happy cusomer-was all their idea and their cost, they always clean the car beautifully,car always needs to go back again for yet another porblem but it all seems to be weird electrical faults so at this point I’m sure they are pretty good-it’s the car that’s the problem!
I’ve owned the car for 20 months-it’s about to go to Jeep for it’s 9th visit (incl 2 nominated services). On average that’s a visit with a problem every 2.8 months since purchase. This car I can’t believe will be reliable for me to feel assured it can do what I intended it to ie; go around Australia, or even halfway….10% of the way maybe?????????????????
I want what I thought I was paying for – a RELIABLE car-not this one!!
feedback anyone???
Dear po02le,when a oil change is carried out on diesel engine the oil turns black instantly when started.Im not going to go into reasons why,i think you should do some research. Stupid? (maybe)
Hello all!
Getting really worried vhen reading about your problems! I have a great wrangler 4.0 litres with manual gearbox, the idea is to buy a crd cherokee with aut.gears, but now you have made me worried..
I have a 2007 cherokee sport and inside the space of a week
both the drivers and right rear passenger windows have fell
inside the doors.
The car has only done 7000km and has never been off the bitumen, only used as a shopping trolley.
Anyone else had this happen, or is mine a one off?
I AGREE~bought my lovely new 2006 jeep, at a 2006 price mind you and now have found out it is a 2004, and will only trade as a 2004, effectively wiping out thousands. I took this all the way to the top, speaking with Bob Muller, head of Chrysler Australia, on the phone. His very helpful comment “learn to read a contract, sweetheart.” I was stunned. Took it to consumer trading, a current affair, everywhere, but because the small print stated the build date, I do not have a leg to stand on.
As for the brakes, no problems there, but I do go through a set of tyres every 20,000kms. These are not cheap tyres either, the last pair were Pirellis, and I have had them replaced with Toyo’s for another $1200 so hopefully they will last until I can finally unload my expensive mistake.
FYI – Fuel consumption 19lt/100km Tested by Jeep, all fine
Tyres $1200 per year
Last Service $1100 – in which they changed fluids and not much else…
Not owning a Jeep Cherokee – PRICELESS!
Here I am again folks, a year and a bit later…I still unbelievably stupidly own my KJ Cherokee…and what a year and a bit it has been.
Tomorrow is the cars final day of warranty!! – it is also the SIXTH business day that it will have spent, consecutively, sitting in a jeep workshop being pulled to pieces to try and establish what the @@#$% is wrong with it this time.
It spent 6 WEEKS off the road over the Christmas period. It dropped its clutch day before Christmas…the clutch kit had to be ordered from Singapore-that took 3 weeks. When it arrived, it was installed, only to discover the car sounded dreadful-reason being the INCORRECT part number had been ordered and installed, so it all had to come apart again.Luckily this time though another dealer had the required part so it didn’t have to come from Singapore. When the car was reassembled, it was even worse-jeep themselves nominated to then dissassemble the whole transmission….they found some damaged parts and reassembled it-to find the car was even worse! So the transmission came out again, but before pulling it to bits they took a 2nd look at the clutch assembly and decided it was the flywheel that had caused the whole drama-this seemed to fix things! By 6 weeks I was beside myself-my car is my office, the inconvenience and stress resulting was just too much.
2 months later the car was off the road again-and needed 2 injectors replaced. The car was stuffed around with for 2-3 days whilst they tried to assess the real problem.
2 months later -it started playing up-yet another seemingly fuel related problem (or lack of rather!)-my apologies to all those stuck behind my car doing 40kph crossing the harbour bridge 3 weeks ago! I was told the car needed after 2 days of stuffing around with it, a new fuel solenoid-you guessed it, from Singapore! That arrived fairly quickly but after installation, the car was 10 times worse. So another 3 days of pulling it to bits-all the injectors have been removed, they’ve tested just EVERYTHING and just can’t figure out what the f’g problem is. Tomrrow it will have its’ computer tested -if it needs a new one, that’ll have to come from Singapore….and you’ll all be invited to my funeral because that’s about where I am at with this f’g lemon!
IF ANYBODY KNOWS HOW ONE GOES ABOUT SEEKING TO HAVE THE CAR REPLACED/REFUNDED…. please let me know pronto!
If you know any legal folk who have handled such cases before I would like their contact details please.
Thanks!!
oh-and no the problem is not the oil!!!!!! (ignorant little so and so!)
Have had my KJ 2005 (MY) for close to two years and I love it. Yes it was obvious the rotors are to soft and subject to warping with extreme temp changes like blasting through a deep puddle after heavy breaking. Had them machined several times and decided to replace both front and rear rotors and pads from ABS in Sydney. They have been fantastic. No shudder and excellent braking control. Just returned from a trip to Uluru and travelled over 6844km with an issue (mostly dirt and hard tracks).
Most of the complaints I read here could be cataloged under “bad dealer service”. I purchased and service my Jeep at Tynans in Sydney and they are fantastic.
I am (or was) looking at buying a Jeep for my wife and have already been to 3 different dealers for a test drive – I can’t help but notice that it seems a bit like a bumpy ride, she will most likely be driving in on tar 90% of the time but what about the odd trip here and there to the beach and farm…?
I am VERY glad I found this site, it has been a real eye opener, needless to say that I will rather opt for the RAV4.
Good luck to all the JEEP owners out there.
we have a 2003 Jeep renegade.. have had no problems until now,driving and lost power and then just stopped, petrol started pouring out of air filter and consequently filled up everything else with petrol including the muffler..,Jeep mechanics can’t find problem after nearly 2 weeks..maybe the computer they say…anyone else with similar problem?..this can was dangerous as with so much fuel in the car it was like a bomb!a dreadful safety hazard
just about to buy a 2005 cherokee renegade (60,000k) after having a 1996 cherokee for a while.
Hopefully any bugs have been ironed out by now!
I think the brake issues that keep cropping up in this thread occur on all sorts of makes. I had a 2002 BA falcon from new to 60,000 k and that had new rotors every service. They would shudder like crazy after 5,000k. Service guys told me it was a design fault & the standard ford hard (long life) pads just made it worse.
oh, the window lock on my 1996 cherokee has just started locking the windows up or down on all of its own…but I love my Jeep…
I feel sorry for each and everyone of You. I learn’t years ago, that Jeep were Crap. I always research my 4×4’s and have had 6 differen’t makes of 4×4.
I nearly bought a 2001 model Cheerokee because they had a nice shape etc. But I researched they “Chewed” out Brakes and “Inferior” Rotors. Jeep knew about this for years and “Never gave a Stuff” about any complaints.
Some people refuse to Install LPG into Jeeps, as they are so Dangerous. I know this for fact.
Like they dont Give a Stuff about Jeeps “Bursting into Flames” either.
They are Death Traps. I Warn You Now, if You are trapped when they catch fire or You are stuck in a Creek / River crossing, keep a Small sledge hammer in the Car
( to Break Glass ) as the windows will “Lock Up” as soon as Power from engine stops.
I will suggest to You, and I have seen this done, either Get Together, All of You who have a Complaint and Put signs (Like “Do Not Buy This Jeep Rubbish” ) or other language Not too Obsene… etc, on Your cars at the Busiest times the Jeep dealers are Open and Go find a lovely “Legal” spot to park out the front of their Business or as close as possible to it. Stay on the Road or public land. ((Do Not go on their Premises for Your Protest!)) “Quietly protest. Do Not start any trouble.”
And place Highly visible “Angry with Jeep” signs next to Your car, voicing Your concern. When you do this…make an Anonomys phone call to the Media about the “Protest” and be Sure to place a sign for the Media, that Clearly reads…”Jeep Warranties, Are Worthless” ! (Arrange for An Independant person to Video or tape any Confrontation, from Jeep or their Dealers).
Then sit back and watch Jeep lift their game, as this will “Kill their sales Over night.”
It is “People Power” not the Individual, who will beat these Idiots at their “Holier than thou” game. You All Deserve Respect! You, keep them Moron’s in a Job! Remind them of That !
I personally like Landrovers, excluding the Freelander, but even LandRover has it’s share of Morons at the Top and (In Dealerships), who “STEAL” your money for a Living.
So I hope I have Empowered You All. I am Not a Lawyer, but I am a Four Wheel Driver who would never take the “BulldS..t these Moron’s give Us…without a fight. And they would Lose with me, I don’t Give Up! ever, even If I have to get Nasty!
Good Luck to You All. I wish I could help you All, but it would cost too much.
Cheers, Lee.
Stay Safe, All.