Faults:

Engine replaced at about 150,000 miles.

Front suspension/steering problems (wobble at 55mph).

Bad steering damper.

Fuel pump replaced at 175,000 miles.

Paint chipped and worn.

Muffler brackets rusted and broken.

High pressure hose on steering pump leaked at 200,000 miles.

General Comments:

By far the best vehicle I have ever owned. I would reccomend this vehicle to anyone.

Most of the smaller parts on my jeep are very easy to access. All repairs I have done so far have taken less than 2 hours; these repairs include changing the fuel filter, the oxygen sensor, the steering damper, the high pressure line, and the front bumper.

The steering is amazing. My Cherokee corners like a small car. I would reccomend a lift if you ever plan to take a Cherokee offroad. Note that if you lift more than 2 inches, you start running into steering and suspension issues.

I get 16 miles to the gallon on average. There are two current issues I am having with the vehicle. First, it takes a while to start (it turns over, but it acts like its not getting gas). Second, on occasion its rear end will "slip" or "hop" when I am traveling down the highway.

Faults:

Rear main seal leaks.

Radiator kept overheating mysteriously when it wanted to.

Valve cover gasket leaks a lot.

Air conditioning stopped working.

Heat hardly works.

General Comments:

I own a 1988 Jeep Cherokee and drive this vehicle like a madman. I love it. Although it smokes and makes different sounds each day I drive it (nothing a quick wash at the car-wash can't handle), it's been the most dependable, fun, entertaining car I've ever owned. I just had a new Nissan and a newer Jetta, and they were garage rats (no offense Jetta/Nissan people.. but the cars I owned just sucked).

I came to this site because a friend wanted to sell me her Jeep. I am so glad I stopped by. Her Jeep shakes after 55 she said. Seems like you have helped me make up my mind. Shame on you New Jeep Making People. Take those rattle traps off the road and get the old plans back out. Jeeps are great, but I want to live. Thanks.

Faults:

Valve cover gasket, vacume line replacement, alternator, idler pulley, rear hatch supports, front brakes, front brake lines, manifold gasket, front link bar, front/rear shocks, track bar, temp. sending unit, oil sending unit, knock sensor, steering damper, transmission mount, fuel filter.

General Comments:

Still the best AMERICAN four wheel drive built.

Faults:

Engine Fire.

Oil Leak.

Paint Damage On Hood From Fire.

General Comments:

Other than the engine catching fire this was a really good ride. Traded it for an 88 Camaro Z28 after a chicken truck backed into me causing front end damage to my ride. The 4.0 motor in these are one of the best 6 cylinders ever made in my opinion. I plan on purchasing another to give some off road hell to. One thing I never could figure out about this thing was the fact it never had a passenger side mirror. It looked like it came from the factory that way. I know it was a base model - i.e. no power options at all - but it shouldn't have come so standard as to not have a mirror.?.? Anyway, this ride is a good overall vehicle, would make a great first car for your wild and crazy teenager!