Cars.Com’s Jeep Cherokee Needs Engine Swap After Only 13,000 Miles

By Detroit Steel - December 30, 2014

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I’m an optimist, but I’m not sure there’s any good way to spin this one.

According to reports, a 2014 Cherokee had to undergo a dreaded engine swap after only 13,000 miles. And to make matters worse, the car was a long term test vehicle for Cars.com, which means that the news has been generating quite a bit of buzz on the Internet, as highlighted in a CarBuzz.com report.

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Evidently, the issue started when the Cherokee’s 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine started stalling. Staffers at Cars.com initially thought the problem might have stemmed from a software issue, but a trip to a dealership proved them wrong.

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The Jeep was eventually shipped back to the company for a complete diagnosis and repairs.

At this point, it doesn’t seem like the issue is cause for widespread concern. However, anyone who has been having problems with their Cherokee stalling might want to stop by a dealership and have it checked out.