1989 Jeep Cherokee Sport review from North America

The paint - Actually, it is the clear coat finish over the paint. Ours is a dark blue. Before it was a year old a white film seemed to appear down the center of the hood and roof. It quickly spread to every flat horizontal surface.

The dealer told us it was 'acid rain' and not their problem. The dealer couldn't explain how our vehicle was acid rain damaged but not any of our neighbours cars.

Our Jeep now looks like crap. Anytime cars are talked about we mention this defect.

We have also noticed other Jeeps of the same color with nearly identical paint/finish defects but did not make an effort to contact them or any others.

We have been very happy with the performance and reliability of our Jeep, which now has just under 90,000 miles. I would consider another Jeep / Jeep product, but I would demand a specific, better warranty on the paint for no extra charge.

At the time we paid a premium price for our Jeep because it was the only 4-door American made vehicle in it's class at the time.( the 1997 model year end prices were within $500.00 +/- of what WE PAID in March 1989 ). For the money we paid, I certainly expected the paint to last longer than a year!

I also have a 1988 Ford truck with nicer, original paint than you will find in a showroom. And it's a work truck.

Thank you.