Faults:

At 210,000 miles the neutral safety switch is starting to go out, so sometimes I have to put it in neutral to start it. A new neutral safety switch was over $400 at the dealer.

At 180,000 miles the parking brake broke.

General Comments:

My Jeep has now been in four accidents and all four times were other people's faults, it has been fully repaired each time though.

Amazingly after 210,000 miles it still has more power than a lot of brand new import cars.

It is amazing how much torque these Jeeps produce.

The openness of the cabin is very helpful.

The seats kind of conform to your back making for a comfortable ride.

The car seems to suck down the gas in town, but does better on the freeway.

Even with the neutral safety switch problem this car starts every time.

I have the factory window sticker which says the car's manufacterers retail price was $22,895.

This is one of Chrysler's best ideas ever.

Faults:

The power steering pressure hose, the clutch slave cylinder (as well as the clutch pressure plate), brake calipers, starter, alternator, clutch master cylinder, most of the gauges have needed replacing (although ordering a used cluster is not very expensive).

Although I haven't replaced any other parts, this seems to be a vehicle that needs a lot of TLC, which may not be a problem if you like maintaining and repairing your vehicles.

General Comments:

Good SUV, although it does require a lot of maintenance.

The 4.0 I-6 is an amazing engine, I have never had any problems with it. I live in the arctic, and I can leave my Jeep for weeks and still be able to start it (even in -50 celcius temps).

If you are going to buy one, make sure you get a good mechanic to look over it.

Faults:

Front speed sensors needed to be replaced.

Front Axel and universal joints replaced at 225000km.

The water pump was leaking and was replaced at 240000km as well as belt tension adjuster.

The master seal has been replaced because of a small leak.

The fuel pump periodically leaked so it was replaced.

The brakes are done every 60000km, the tires every 80000km.

There is a small amount of rust starting to show and the finish on the wheels needs to be redone.

The leather is immaculate and the power seats work like they are new.

General Comments:

This truck is old, but still runs like a top. I drive it every day and it always gets me where I am going.

The maintenance costs for the vehicle have been reasonable. Most of the maintenance has been found during normal oil changes and mileage checks.

I have two other newer vehicles (a 1994 convertible Mustang and a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan) but this is by far my favorite vehicle. I call it my baby and love the way it drives and handles.

I am going to take it into the body shop at the end of the summer and have all the rust spots taken care of and get it repainted. I have no doubt that it will run to 400000km.

Faults:

Coil wire (from ECU) shorted against engine block (could've been my fault)

General Comments:

Tough as a tank. This vehicle was purchased and built SOLEY to go off-road. I used to own an 88 Samurai and a 99 Tacoma, neither can match the toughness of this vehicle. Reliability wise it's on par with Toyota and Suzuki. This vehicle sits most of it's time with me and every time (even after 3 months) starts up and runs perfectly. It's now running 8" of lift and 33" tires with lockers. NOTHING has broken off-road or on. Transmission is BEYOND acceptable (AW4 model) and engine is awsome. Smoother than my fathers MB E320 in engine and transmission performance! It was quiet the first week I owned it (stock) but even with the swampers howling at 70mph the interior is very quiet (Used to own an MR2 turbo T-top-It's quieter than that). Due to this purchase I also bought a 96 Grand Cherokee. Don't confuse AMC engineering with Chrysler! It's night and day difference, even though the grand was designed by AMC, Chrysler went and messed it up. Stick with the Cherokee (XJ model) and you will not be dissapointed. Could not say enough good about this vehicle. Hardcore off-road drivers should however stay away as the Uni-body design lends itself to body cracking and deformation without crucial body parts like doors and roofs. As a daily driver (which it performed for 8 months as the grand needed $5000 in repairs) it was incredible. However due to MY tire choice it sits most of the time. 12mpg with 33's and stock gears is not bad, my Samurai would get 8mpg with a 1.3L, regeared, and the same style 33's. Then again, when a Sami is that tall you don't drive it everyday, this Jeep I can easily.