1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport review from North America
"Buy it and you will not regret it!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Not much has gone wrong with this SUV. I have replaced the brakes 3 times in 106,000 miles of ownership. The original shocks where rusted and created a very hard ride, replaced them myself with rancho's. I drive on very salty roads and the rust has been very minimal. replaced the alternator at 156,000 did the serpentine belt at 172,000 replaced all hoses at 189,000 they were not leaking, but they were the originals and looked well worn.
General comments?
I love this car. It's my first, and even with 212,000 miles it shows no signs of stopping. The 4.0L with the AW4 transmission is an indestructible combination. The transmission shifts very smooth, never had any problems with it. The acceleration is still great and can blow many cars away at stop lights. I tow a 4,000 Lb boat frequently and it tows like a mule!!! I also take it off road and it does great, never got it stuck. I love this jeep and am buying another Cherokee when this one is done.
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| Part of the family |
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| Not a bad jeep |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 106000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 212000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 31st May, 2006 |