1996 Jeep Cherokee review from Australia and New Zealand
"Needs to be updated"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The rear-view mirror has fallen off three times.
The electrics are faulty and have caused various problems with the engine imobilliser and starter motor.
The car will sometimes not start for 20 minutes or so. The engine doesn't even turn over.
The radiator pump has has been replaced twice.
General comments?
The car is wonderful to drive when its functioning properly.
It has performed extremely well in both the city and the country, especially on long distance drives.
It is comfortable and has ample luggage space. The rear seats are slightly cramped, but the front cabin is very spacious.
There have been many problems with the electrics and the engine that have been both costly and frustrating.
The car has been towed to the service centre 5 times in 3 months due to overheating and the electrical faults.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 litre V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 130000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 13th January, 2006 |