Replaced computer after it was fried due to a short.
Replaced radiator.
Replaced drive shaft.
Oil pressure gage stopped working.
The odometer does not work so we are unsure of the exact miles on the car.
Drives great, but it's a rough ride.
We've had a lot of problems out of it, and have only owned it for 4 months.
The interior and exterior look great!
Overall I love the Jeep; I just wish it would stop having engine trouble!
I just turned over 261k trouble free miles on my exact model as yours.
PEOPLE COMMENT ON HOW NEW IT LOOKS ALL THE TIME, AND CANNOT BELIEVE HOW MANY MILES ARE ON HER!
Living in the hub of salt and snow (midwest). I wash the car, winter or not, weekly, and wax every month or so. OIL changes every 2900 miles without fail.
I believe (could be wrong) that Jeep's 4.0 liter inline 6 was the best engine of all time.
I recently purchased a 3.7 liter Jeep Liberty for my wife and have had two mechanical failures already!! When this engine goes, I am buying a new 4.0 liter motor from the dealer and placing it in.
I've learned a lot by reading various owner reviews of 1998 Jeep Cherokees... mainly that there are some quirks, but (on the good side) that these are fairly reliable vehicles... primarily due to the in-line 6 cyl. But, can anyone help ease my concerns when it comes to overall dependability, particularly since I'm needing to buy a vehicle for my college age son.
I'm currently looking at a 1998 Cherokee Classic. It appears to be in excellent condition...inside, out, and mechanically. It does have a few "rattles" and 140,000 miles. I've been told by some that it is on "the down hill side," and by others that it has a lot of "life" left in it. Who should I believe? Could this be a good dependable vehicle for a college student to drive over the next 4 - 6 years? Help!
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