1988 Jeep Cherokee Cheif review from North America
"Jeep Cherokees are best 4 wheel drive vehicles ever produced"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine replaced at about 150,000 miles.
Front suspension/steering problems (wobble at 55mph).
Bad steering damper.
Fuel pump replaced at 175,000 miles.
Paint chipped and worn.
Muffler brackets rusted and broken.
High pressure hose on steering pump leaked at 200,000 miles.
General comments?
By far the best vehicle I have ever owned. I would reccomend this vehicle to anyone.
Most of the smaller parts on my jeep are very easy to access. All repairs I have done so far have taken less than 2 hours; these repairs include changing the fuel filter, the oxygen sensor, the steering damper, the high pressure line, and the front bumper.
The steering is amazing. My Cherokee corners like a small car. I would reccomend a lift if you ever plan to take a Cherokee offroad. Note that if you lift more than 2 inches, you start running into steering and suspension issues.
I get 16 miles to the gallon on average. There are two current issues I am having with the vehicle. First, it takes a while to start (it turns over, but it acts like its not getting gas). Second, on occasion its rear end will "slip" or "hop" when I am traveling down the highway.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0L Straight 6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 200000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 207000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 3rd April, 2006 |