# \#cherokee

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## [Jeep Cherokee XJ Vent Blows Hot Air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee-xj-vent-blows-hot-air/201088)

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**Author:** [@miketho16\_192233](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miketho16_192233)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2025, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee-xj-vent-blows-hot-air/201088 "2025-07-19T22:20:05Z")

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2000 Jeep Cherokee XJ. When running the blower that is supposed to bring in external fresh air, the air is hot, or at least warm. I would expect it to be ambient temperature, or slightly above ambient. This is not about…

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## [Jeep unlocking by itself](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-unlocking-by-itself/196249)

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**Author:** [@Bdavenport95](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bdavenport95)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2024, 10:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-unlocking-by-itself/196249 "2024-09-16T10:02:49Z")

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My 2017 Jeep Cherokee Latitude has remote entry, not remote start (not sure if that makes a difference). After locking my Jeep with the remote, the Jeep unlocks all doors by itself and the headlights turn on. After a few…

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## [2014 Jeep - Noise when put into Reverse or Park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-noise-when-put-into-reverse-or-park/195169)

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**Author:** [@bkelley502\_187614](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bkelley502_187614)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-noise-when-put-into-reverse-or-park/195169 "2024-06-18T21:06:45Z")

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My youngest son has a Jeep, 2014. I’m not sure what model. All I know it’s one of their smaller ones. He lives in FL, I live in IN, and I haven’t seen it in years. He’s been trying to do some preventive maintenance work…

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## [2017 Jeep Cherokee Rear Passenger Door Lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-cherokee-rear-passenger-door-lock/192909)

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**Author:** [@SWestlake88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SWestlake88)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2023, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-cherokee-rear-passenger-door-lock/192909 "2023-09-16T14:10:12Z")

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2017 Jeep Cherokee About a week ago, the rear passenger door started having issues. Sporadically it will not lock or unlock when the corresponding button is pushed. It isn’t every time, but is about 25-50% of the time. …

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## [2014 Jeep Cherokee bucking/misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-bucking-misfire/190899)

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**Author:** [@Andrew-Shallcross](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrew-Shallcross)\
**Replies:** 47\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-bucking-misfire/190899 "2023-08-26T15:56:21Z")

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Need some advice 2014 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 146,000 KM Few months ago check engine light came on and it was hesitating/misfiring. Took it to dealer and reported spark plugs bad. Replaced. It continues to do the he…

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## [Sounds when accelerating& decelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sounds-when-accelerating-decelerating/188477)

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**Author:** [@Kaylaboyer2020\_183725](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kaylaboyer2020_183725)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2023, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sounds-when-accelerating-decelerating/188477 "2023-01-14T13:44:11Z")

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When I accelerate to about 38-40 I have this loud noise that only stops when I get above 50. Now when I let my foot off the gas I’m starting to hear a noise but my biggest issue is I’m not good at mimicking the sounds. P…

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## [Plugs and Injectors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plugs-and-injectors/187076)

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**Author:** [@mstrlucky74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mstrlucky74)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plugs-and-injectors/187076 "2022-10-31T23:03:01Z")

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So my wife has a 2016 jeep Cherokee with 80k miles. We had to bring it into Jeep to get a repair done( power take off). They said we needed to change the plugs and they recommended fuel injection cleaning. They asked if …

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## [Jeep E-brake trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-e-brake-trouble/186424)

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**Author:** [@klw292003\_182333](https://community.cartalk.com/u/klw292003_182333)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-e-brake-trouble/186424 "2022-09-19T20:55:12Z")

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A few years ago, my dad’s 1998 Jeep Cherokee’s Emergency Brake broke. The button flew off (to which he then lost it and never replaced) and now when you lift the brake, it stops the car- but the moment you let go of the …

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## [2011 Jeep Cherokee - random flashers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-cherokee-random-flashers/186043)

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**Author:** [@Andrew01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrew01)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-cherokee-random-flashers/186043 "2022-08-30T23:26:17Z")

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Similar to the problem above. Recently I’ve been walking out to my Jeep and the lights have been greeting me as if I’ve pushed the button on the key fob… don’t think I have. And then today, when I would begin to press …

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## [Walker Catalytic converter-exhaust fitment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/walker-catalytic-converter-exhaust-fitment/185853)

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**Author:** [@Tevs.albert\_181966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tevs.albert_181966)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/walker-catalytic-converter-exhaust-fitment/185853 "2022-08-16T21:31:10Z")

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I live in Denver and am here fixing my 2001 cherokee sport 4wd auto. I recently installed walker catalytic converter and interested What exhaust/muffler will fit with converter or best options/suggestions?

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## [2015 Jeep Cherokee - rubbing sounds after brake job](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-rubbing-sounds-after-brake-job/185370)

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**Author:** [@Doris20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doris20)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-rubbing-sounds-after-brake-job/185370 "2022-07-25T23:35:16Z")

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Recently had brakes and rotors replaced and now there is a rubbing sound when turning at slow speed (5-10 mph). What could be the problem? 50,000 miles

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## [Intermittent gas tank filling issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-gas-tank-filling-issue/185247)

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**Author:** [@Dakotaboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotaboy)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-gas-tank-filling-issue/185247 "2022-07-16T19:56:07Z")

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Three times in the last 6 fill-ups, the tank would not fully fill. #1, tank clicked off about a gallon short of full, #2, filled properly, #3 clicked off about a gallon short of full, #4 and #5 filled fully, and #6 clic…

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## [Temporary loss of brakes after changing pads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temporary-loss-of-brakes-after-changing-pads/185112)

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**Author:** [@ozarkcavefish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ozarkcavefish)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2022, 12:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temporary-loss-of-brakes-after-changing-pads/185112 "2022-07-13T12:11:12Z")

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I have a 1996 Jeep Cherokee with146000 miles. I recently replaced the front brake pads and rotors, and everything has been fine for about 100 miles. Yesterday though, the brakes gradually get less effective until it fe…

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## [Transmission shifting out of park problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shifting-out-of-park-problems/182064)

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**Author:** [@wadedykes9021\_179150](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wadedykes9021_179150)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shifting-out-of-park-problems/182064 "2022-01-23T21:33:10Z")

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I have an idea what the issue is with this jeep but i wanted some other peoples opinion. So the vehicle starts and runs. When i shift it out of park into any other gear (reverse, neutral, drive, drive 1 2 , or even the …

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## [2017 Jeep Cherokee - passenger heater works on high](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-cherokee-passenger-heater-works-on-high/180149)

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**Author:** [@BillB36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillB36)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2022, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-cherokee-passenger-heater-works-on-high/180149 "2022-01-03T01:33:36Z")

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Passenger side heater only works on high

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## [1996 Jeep Cherokee door latch - what is this clip?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-jeep-cherokee-door-latch-what-is-this-clip/180475)

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**Author:** [@Cwalther1313\_178047](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cwalther1313_178047)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2021, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-jeep-cherokee-door-latch-what-is-this-clip/180475 "2021-11-05T23:22:16Z")

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I have a 1996 Jeep Cherokee. The driver’s door is missing the black plastic L-shaped piece next to the door latch cylinder that allows it to stay locked. I haven’t found one at a local salvage yard yet, and don’t know wh…

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## [2012 Cherokee 5.7L Camshaft Lifters/Rollers Destruction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cherokee-5-7l-camshaft-lifters-rollers-destruction/180137)

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**Author:** [@OverlandG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OverlandG)\
**Replies:** 39\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cherokee-5-7l-camshaft-lifters-rollers-destruction/180137 "2021-11-03T18:38:02Z")

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Hey all…My step daughter has a 2012 Cherokee with the 5.7L V8 Hemi with 162k miles. The lifters/rollers ate the camshaft. At this point she doesnt know what to do with the vehicle. It is an Overland edition and it is exc…

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## [Inside tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inside-tire-wear/180226)

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**Author:** [@shaunmichael000\_177853](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shaunmichael000_177853)\
**Replies:** 44\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inside-tire-wear/180226 "2021-11-02T16:43:39Z")

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My wife’s 2018 Jeep Cherokee was wearing the inside front tires badly. So I took it to get alignment and new tires. The garage which has been around forever and always seemed very reliable, put new tires on and checked a…

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## [Car is having trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-having-trouble-starting/179871)

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**Author:** [@jbevis2002\_177593](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbevis2002_177593)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-having-trouble-starting/179871 "2021-10-11T00:53:02Z")

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My car starts fine off the bat but if i turn it off the battery seems dead. But an hour later the car starts fine. Any suggestions?

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## [Jeep Cherokee- p0420](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee-p0420/178053)

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**Author:** [@map330](https://community.cartalk.com/u/map330)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2021, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee-p0420/178053 "2021-07-17T04:32:46Z")

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My wife’s Cherokee has p0420 error. The car is a 2016 with 55k miles on it. The error suggests it’s a catalytic converter error. My best hunch is it’s an sensor. Sensors aren’t covered anymore under the warranty bu…

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## [1989 Jeep Cherokee intermittently hums, parked or moving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-jeep-cherokee-intermittently-hums-parked-or-moving/175970)

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**Author:** [@Aldomom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aldomom)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2021, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-jeep-cherokee-intermittently-hums-parked-or-moving/175970 "2021-04-04T12:12:55Z")

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Hum/Whine at rear of jeep periodically. Occurs when moving as well as parked.

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## [Turning up the turn signal volume](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-up-the-turn-signal-volume/156323)

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**Author:** [@GeneLaman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeneLaman)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2021, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-up-the-turn-signal-volume/156323 "2021-01-30T21:49:02Z")

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I have a hearing problem and the sound of the turn signal is so low I cannot hear it on the road, Is there anyway to increase the volume?

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## [Issues with my 2019 Jeep Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-with-my-2019-jeep-cherokee/174537)

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**Author:** [@BriGreer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BriGreer)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-with-my-2019-jeep-cherokee/174537 "2021-01-28T18:16:38Z")

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The past 3 weeks I have had an issue causing me to take my car into dealership. week one car wouldn’t start under factory warranty dealership replaced battery. Week 2 check engine light came on dealership stated there wa…

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## [Common issues for 2000 Jeep Cherokee?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/common-issues-for-2000-jeep-cherokee/173914)

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**Author:** [@connormclees](https://community.cartalk.com/u/connormclees)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/common-issues-for-2000-jeep-cherokee/173914 "2021-01-07T18:42:57Z")

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What is a common issue with a car like mine?

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## [2014 Jeep Cherokee grinding noise when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-grinding-noise-when-driving/173599)

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**Author:** [@Karena23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karena23)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2020, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-grinding-noise-when-driving/173599 "2020-12-27T21:40:13Z")

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Car makes grinding noise while driving. May be the drive shaft that is the problem.

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## [2015 Jeep Cherokee - new battery, same problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-new-battery-same-problem/173279)

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**Author:** [@DaveS09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveS09)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-new-battery-same-problem/173279 "2020-12-15T14:27:16Z")

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2015 jeep cherokee start-stop displays not available charging battery. installed new battery, same issue.

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## [Whirring Sound On Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whirring-sound-on-acceleration/170847)

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**Author:** [@Andrew-Shallcross](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrew-Shallcross)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whirring-sound-on-acceleration/170847 "2020-10-30T15:03:33Z")

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2014 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 100,000 KM. Started making a whirring sound on starting that increases with acceleration. Ill be taking it in soon but curious what you all thought (and what the bill will be). It otherw…

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## [Looking for recalls on 2015 Jeep Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-recalls-on-2015-jeep-cherokee/171395)

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**Author:** [@Cnewman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cnewman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-recalls-on-2015-jeep-cherokee/171395 "2020-10-20T18:12:17Z")

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can you tell me the recalls for my 2015 jeep trialhawk

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## [Potential problems with buying used 1991 Jeep Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potential-problems-with-buying-used-1991-jeep-cherokee/171125)

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**Author:** [@RedRunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RedRunner)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2020, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potential-problems-with-buying-used-1991-jeep-cherokee/171125 "2020-10-17T02:46:06Z")

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I’m looking to buy an XJ cherokee, and I’ve found a 1991 Jeep Cherokee Limited (4.0L V6) and I’d love some advice, especially from the Jeep people. The post had been up for 8 months already, so I’m not going to be offeri…

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## [Starts only when gen light and engine check light comes on with delay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starts-only-when-gen-light-and-engine-check-light-comes-on-with-delay/170987)

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**Author:** [@etorres143\_171425](https://community.cartalk.com/u/etorres143_171425)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starts-only-when-gen-light-and-engine-check-light-comes-on-with-delay/170987 "2020-10-08T21:59:29Z")

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96 cherokee, replaced plugs, cables, distributor cap, alternator, crank position sensor, temp sensor, new battery. It cranks but was not starting, good fuel pressure, notice that the gen light and the check engine would…

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