Faults:

The car knocks and pings using 87 octane.

The front passenger window regulator stopped working at 63,000 miles. It left me with the window half-way down (however, the motor still works).

The luggage racks were stuck since day one. I could not get one side to move at all.

The steering wheel squeaks when it is cold outside.

General Comments:

The seats are very comfortable and I have not experienced any back discomfort while driving my bi-monthly 1000 mile trips.

It handles well in the mountains and during rainy weather.

I feel it to be a safe vehicle. It isn't the biggest of SUVs and I like that.

Faults:

I needed to get the front wind sheild wiper fixed right after delivery.

General Comments:

I would buy another Jeep Cherokee in a heart beat. No, Jeep Cherokees aren't for everyone. If you're looking for a luxury ride at an economic price don't, but a Cherokee. Cherokees are still one of the few true "Sport Utility" vehicles out there, or should I say were out there (last production was 2001).

All around I've had few problems with my Jeep. I perform all required work in a timely matter and have had no major problems. Beside the occasional clank, which I attribute to being a Jeep, there seems to be little to complain about considering break-in time and price.

Faults:

All the minor 98 Cherokee problems, 1. fuel sending unit, 2.instrument panel goes blank, 3. knock and ping using 87 octane.

Number 1. dealer fixed never had the problem again, number 2 the dealer played dumb even thought it was a common problem, fixed it myself, number 3 gave up and ran 89 octane.

After that it was completely trouble free.

General Comments:

I really enjoyed both Cherokees that I owned. They aren't the smoothest riding vehicle in the world but are the most bang for the buck in the small SUV class.

If you drive your cars 200k the Cherokee's with the 4.0L automatic are up to the task.

Faults:

I hear a clicking noise when the transmission changes to the last gear. I think it is the valves.

The brakes make a popping noise when you take off from a stop.

Seats have started to wear.

The carpet bunches into knots.

The car rides wonderfully, though it has minor cranking problems.

General Comments:

The truck won't run good unless you use 93 octane or better gas.

It has a lot of power.

The passenger side window motor no longer works.

The cruise control only works some of the time.

Faults:

Radio reception is always poor. This appears to be a fault with only the Cherokee. I have had loan cars such as the Voyager and Neon, all with excellent radios and reception. I was told by Chrysler that they could do nothing to rectify the fault, that this problem was the same with all UK Cherokees. It was suggested that I bought a new radio.

Brakes pulling to the right - fault normally found under heavy braking where the car pulls towards the middle of the road. The fault is intermittent, but happens when you least expect it. The dealer could not find the fault.

Split radiator hose causing the engine to overheat.

Faulty low coolant sensor which is currently still faulty. I am still waiting for a part from Jeep three months later.

Blocked radiator causing overheating problems. This problem was rectified by fitting a replacement radiator.

Suspension problems.

Problems with rear differential locking itself.

At 83000 miles four severely cracked cylinder heads. To be replaced at a cost of £1550.00.

General Comments:

The car when running correctly handles and performs very well for a 4X4. There is more than adequate pulling power which makes it very suitable for towing.

The downside is poor reliability and poor dealership service.

The problem with the cracked cylinder heads at 83000 miles is totally unacceptable.

I have had a Nissan Terrano 2.7TD in the past. The build quality and reliability of the Nissan was vastly superior to the Jeep.