1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic review from North America
"Generally reliable and basic SUV at a good price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Emergency Brake handle broken - 80,000 miles.
Battery replacement - 40,000 miles.
A/C broken - 90,000 miles.
Serpentine belt replacement - 90,000 miles.
Replace front brake pads - 85,000 miles.
Gauges can be finicky. Sometimes don't always work. Started at 80,00 miles.
General comments?
I have talked to several Jeep mechanics and all have said that these problems are generally pretty common on mid size Cherokees.
They have also all said that the 4.0 liter is a rock solid engine. It has 99,000 miles and I hope to run it until about 150,000 miles.
I have driven my Cherokee all over the east coast and put about 20,000 miles a year on it. I have taken pretty good care of it. I change the oil regularly, change the spark plugs, change the air filter, flush the transmission fluid etc.
Its generally very reliable and, other than the quirks mentioned above, has been an inexpensive no frills value for an SUV. I'd like to buy another Jeep in a few years, but I'm not sold on the Liberty yet.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Six cylinder 4 litre Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 23000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 99000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Tempo |
| Date of Entry | 31st January, 2005 |