1996 Jeep Cherokee XJ review from Union of the Comoros
"Small inside, but a real sport 4X4"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Radiator blew 2 times.
A/C evaporator leak.
Oil switch easily broken.
Gear switch PRNDL problem.
Central lock not working.
Interior ceiling peeling off.
General comments?
Powerful engine, gearbox seriously quick to respond.
The main low point of the car is the cooling system.
Under harsh usage condition with the A/C working, the engine tend to heat dangerously.
I used to change the thermostat, electric fan, radiator 2 times and radiator cap, but whenever the thermometer goes above 38°C and A/C is on, the engine starts overheating.
Fuel consumption is OK for a 4.0L engine.
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| Dependable, capable and rock-solid |
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| A great way to learn, have fun and look good |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 140000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 140000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Land Rover Discovery |
| Date of Entry | 20th February, 2009 |