1992 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4X4 review from North America

Exhaust manifold is notorious for cracking. Although mine hasn't yet, it's pretty much a given that it will soon. Everyone's does. Mildly expensive to repair ~$500.

The AC compressor is notoriously unreliable. I've needed to replace mine twice. Mildly expensive to repair ~$600.

The radiator has been replaced twice. Mildly cheap to repair ~$300.

Although built well, the engine and transmission have a few reoccuring leaks.

The engine gets extremely hot and over time can make removal of old spark plugs, hardened wires, bolts etc. very difficult.

Brake rotors have warped.

Various interior electrical components have ceased to work.

Paint is slightly faded and a small area has begun to peel.

I've owned most of the SUVs made in the 90's and can honestly say that the 1991-92 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4X4 and the 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada were the two best midsized SUVs to own in the early 90's. They're second only to each other in a few respects.

-The argument for Bravada-

The Bravada's engine makes 10 more HP and 40 more ft.lbs/torque than the Jeep.

The Bravada is better suited to towing than the Jeep, especially with the factory towing package upgrade. However, both do it well.

The Bravada has a better performing transmission.

The Bravada will out accelerate the Jeep if it's in 4WD.

The Bravada gets 1 more MPG city and 3 more mpg highway than the Jeep.

The Bravada's engine is much quieter. Both have good sound insulation.

The Bravada's engine seems to leak much less over time.

The Bravada has standard AWD and LSD.

The Bravada's electronic dash display is more attractive than the Jeep's dash display.

The Bravada has more interior room.

The Bravada's keyless entry used a radio technology instead of the infrared technology used by Jeep. It breaks less often and can be used from far away, and can be replaced more readily if lost.

The Bravada's seats fold forward more efficiently to make more useable space.

The Bravada stores the spare tire on a rack outside the vehicle. The Jeep stores it's spare inside the vehicle, compromising interior room and visibility.

The Bravada has a wider rear seat than the Jeep.

The Bravada has a much better stock stereo system.

-The argument for Cherokee-

The engine will last forever. Both trucks have great longevity, though.

The Jeep weighs ~1000 pounds lighter than the Bravada.

The Jeep can out accelerate the Bravada (In 2wd high only).

The Jeep's engine is slightly easier to work on than the Bravada.

The Jeep's leather seats are more comfortable (If they had lumbar support, they would be the most comfortable I've sat in by far), and both are power, unlike the Bravada.

The Jeep also has a power antenna, unlike the Bravada. It breaks routinely, however.

The Jeep also has a 4WD low selector. The Bravada has AWD. Both have their advantages, but the Bravada has a limit to the intensity of offroading it can do.

The Jeep has better interior controls than the Bravada.

The Jeep has a better alternator than the Bravada.

The Jeep has skidplates, unlike the Bravada.

The Jeep has slightly better ground clearance.

The Jeep has a convenient rear hatch. The Bravada has a tailgate covered by a tire rack and takes longer to open.

The Jeep has a litte bit smoother of a ride than the Bravada. The Bravada is built on a truck chassis, and a littler stiffer.

The Jeep is very solid. Parts of the Bravada tend to get loose over time, but are easily remedied.

-Conclusion-

I'd have to give both the same rating overall.

The Cherokee Limited is better for the active single person, or small family that enjoys heavier offroading and/or frequents rougher terrain, but also values some of the finer things. The Cherokee Limited 4X4 is tougher than most, but not necessarily as utilitarian looking (or feeling) as the stereotypical off road vehicle.

The Bravada is better for the family looking for a safe, stylish, powerful SUV that's easier on the gas, has all of the interior amenites of a luxury car and get you through bad weather and mild off road conditions efficiently and effectively.

Both trucks served me very well.