1988 Jeep Comanche Pioneer review from North America
"The most reliable vehicle I've ever owned!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The air conditioner blower motor stopped working in the first year.
The paint started fading out on the hood, roof and bed rails after about three years.
The gear shift indicator is off a half notch between drive and third.
I had to replace the head gasket at about 98,000 miles.
I converted the air conditioning to R-134 at 157,000 miles.
I had to replace the fuel pump at 157,000 miles.
The radiator had to be replaced at 148,000 miles.
The wiper motors do not distinguish between slow and fast continuous speeds.
General comments?
I've had fewer problems with the Comanche than with the new 1998 Chevy Malibu I only had until recently.
The Comanche has a lot of pick up (pardon the pun) for a mid-sized truck.
The engine still runs as well as it did the day I bought the truck new in 1988.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1988 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0L in line 6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 14 miles |
| Most recent distance | 157000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Cutlass |
| Date of Entry | 2nd June, 2003 |