1987 Jeep Cherokee Laredo review from North America

Engine replaced 178,000. One cylinder shot, very low pressure and severe blow by.

Trouble with exhaust manifold gaskets (replaced 3). Taken care of by dealer.

Replaced driver side seat twice.

Minor transmission problem new, fixed, no further problems.

Vibration Dampener failed prior to engine replacement. Very hard to detect problem.

No other major problems.

I have over 230,000 miles on this car (I am the original owner). This car is all that one can expect from a mid-size SUV 4x4. My sixteen year old daughter is now driving this car, the same one we brought her home in in 1989. Transmission still going strong. Interior is the original and still in good shape. I have gone everywhere one can go within reason with this car. We survived a collision with a cow in 1990 (New Years Day) no frame damage, some major front and side body damage. No one except for the cow injured. Believe it not the car was not totaled was easy to repair and still looks relatively good given the years and high mileage. All of the bells and whistles that came with the car, except for the power antenna, are still working. The best car I have ever owned.