1999 Jeep Wrangler Sport review from North America
"Jeep for Life"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Broken Manifold: The manifold had split in two at around 80,000. Apparently this is common in jeeps.
Mirror: Black paint flaking off... easy fix with stainless mirrors or touch up paint.
3 Broken Headlights: Easy Fix.
Broken Driver side Front Hub: I broke the hub after off roading the vehicle. It was drivable, but made a loud rattling noise till it was replaced.
Replaced Front and Back tires and Brakes. (who doesn't?)
Instrument Panel Short: The instrument panel goes dead and then comes back after either 1.) Hitting the dash with my hand. 2.) Going over a large bump. Ironicly #2 made it go out as well. Was fixed by dealer.
Broken Radio Antenna: Cause by hanging an american flag from the antenna. My fault. Easy and Cheap fix though.
Driver and Passenger side Seat Fabric Cracking: My own fault for not covering it with something.
General comments?
First off I do off road my Jeep. I also use it as my primary vehicle. I LOVE my Jeep. I dreamed of owning a Jeep since I was a little boy and will probably be a life long jeep driver.
It rides really rough and you can feel everything in the road, but when you're off roading that doesn't matter.
I've driven the Alaska Highway 2wice with it. Over 2600 miles 1 way. Never having a problem either time.
Jeeps are meant to be abused and used. Have fun!!
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![]() ![]() | A must own, perfect all-around vehicle |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 26 miles |
| Most recent distance | 82000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F250 |
| Date of Entry | 19th August, 2003 |

