1988 Jeep Cherokee Pioneer from North America - Comments

I just got a 1986 Pioneer And it has 208,000 miles on it and I love it, but I have one problem, My brakes lock up when I make evasive maneuvers And I was wondering could anybody help me with that? But all and all I LOVE my jeep it is the greatest SUV I have ever owned and I have had a Trooper and a Blazer, but yeah this thing is GREAT!!!

I just bought a 1986 pioneer today for $375.00, and also with 220,000+ miles. When I saw this jeep I was a tad skeptical on the condition on the over all vehicle. Now I am a mechanic so I looked very closely at every detail. And boy was I shocked. It was in great condition everything look like it was brand new. I was also happy that it was a 5 speed, but when I drove that jeep home I've never had drove a vehicle with so many miles to be so smooth. But it came with lots of recites and it was well maintained. I plan to keep this until it gives out completely or until I get enough money for a wrangler.

I have a 1988 Jeep Cherokee Pioneer with 212000 miles. It runs kinda rough and the oil pressure is low; about 20 I believe.

It runs and drives good; it's just at idle it runs rough. There's also oil in my air filter. Can anybody help me?

Thanks.

My step grandfather gave me his 1988 Jeep Cherokee Pioneer. I love the Pioneer. It had been sitting for 5 years in the yard so I had to replace a couple of parts; the fuel pump, fuel filter, new battery, and new tires.

The only downside to the jeep is the gas mileage is about 16mpg, and with the gas prices at $4.00 per gallon that wasn't too good, but prices are back down.

All that is left to do is some bodywork.

Overall the Jeep Cherokee Pioneer is AWESOME!

I want to switch out the radiator on my Jeep Cherokee Laredo 1992. This because I'm noticing coolant drips from that vicinity. Is this an easy repair to do? I have a friend who swears he can do it. Apparently his first job was installing radiators.

How tough is this?

I have a 1986 Jeep Pioneer that I just got. everything seems to be fine except... my windshield wipers do not work, that didn't seem like a big deal to me, but when I went to drive at night my headlights didn't work. When I pulled the little light knob, nothing came on but my side lights, and the only way I had head lights is with my brights. But when I turn those on my digital clock turns off. I have no clue what I should do...help??? My email is lovetoride5@hotmail.com thanks!!

I have a 1985 Jeep Cherokee.

I was reading through the posts and thought that I should brag about it because it has the most miles on it than any of the other commented.

My Jeep Cherokee has 245000+ miles on it, I love the thing and the funny thing is my speedometer is off 3 mph every 25 because of over sized tires. So in reality there are a lot more miles on it.

Unfortunately I've had hassles with vacuum lines leaking and my worst problem was the stock carburetor just about split in half after I bought the vehicle 3 years ago. Recently after having a rebuilt carb start to fall apart. I've installed a new Weber Carb, it runs amazing, the only thing left to do is remove the computer from talking to the distributor because it governs the spark limiting the massive power gain from the new Carb. Just thought I'd brag about my 245000 mile Jeep =)

I drive a 96 Jeep Cherokee. I love it! It is 5 gear stick 4w drive. I would not trade it for the world. So when I got a deal on a 1988 4 door Limited Edition Wagoneer. I got it for 300.00. Did not have battery, or starter relay. I have been working on it. Had to redo the headliner. But I am having fun doing it. The Jeep runs like a top. I am a female and just turned 61.

I brought a 1988 Jeep with 171,000 miles on it with a loud water pump, but it ran smooth and never over heated until I changed the water pump. Can someone help me?

I bought a 92 Cherokee Country 4.0 2x4 for $800 from my landlord. The engine had already been rebuilt, left rear bumper pushed in, crack in windshield and headliner drooping. My '00 Xterra had just crapped out after 205K, we bought this Jeep with 242K on it, it now has 276K just a year later and I just replaced the radiator from one at the junkyard. Parts are easy to replace, JeepForums are great support. This thing has a Toyota transmission in it so it's going to go for a while yet. It looks like hell, but it drives like a tank. I've driven it from LA to SF and back several times this year. Too bad they stopped making them in '01.