Faults:

The major problem I have had is the vagueness of the steering. This was inspected many times without finding anything wrong. I had always used the Goodyear tires and when I switched to Bridgestones the problem went away. No more Goodyears for me.

The transmission has been serviced regularly and works fine most of the time except that sometimes it feels like the speed sensor is not working properly.

General Comments:

On the whole the vehicle has been very reliable. The service costs seem very high, but there is not much alternative. Reliability seems to a function of following the service requirements.

I like the comfort and the higher driving position. I also tow an enclosed trailer for which the 4.0 is marginal on power. I switch off the overdrive for towing.

Faults:

Front differential was bad when I bought the car.

Air conditioner and digital air conditioning controls were faulty as well.

2 new oxygen sensors at 65,000 miles.

New transmission around 62,000.

Front axle bent one day for no apparent reason.

I have had to replace the brakes and calipers and rotors three times.

Replaced rear differential also.

Seat heaters never worked.

Just recently, today actually, a gasket on the rear driver caliper blew open and sprayed brake fluid all over the wheel and body.

The power-steering pump cracked and leaked power-steering fluid all over the engine.

The transfer case bearings are about to go out and I will soon have to replace the transfer case.

General Comments:

This car is very fast and responsive, however it guzzles gas and refuses to run smoothly on anything less than premium.

The seats are incredibly comfortable.

Great off-road performance in mud.

Poor electrical system.

Used ones today are a bargain, selling for about $9,000.

Faults:

Sunroof not correctly assembled from factory.

Front brakes replaced under recall.

Front sway bar links replaced at 54,000 miles.

Driver's heated seat repaired at 61,800 miles and again at 87,000 miles.

Shifter recall for detent addition.

CV boots leaking at 65,000 miles.

Transfer case seals and bearings replaced at 65,000 miles.

Rear differential rebuilt at 78,500 miles.

Air Conditioner EVAP unit replaced at 80,240 miles.

Viscous clutch failed at 82,000 miles.

Transmission rebuilt at 87,000 miles.

Water pump replaced at 87,850 miles.

General Comments:

Generally reliable most of its life until the last six months. Never taken off road, good performance on wet roads. Carries four people and a good amount of stuff with ease. Lack of driveline reliability a major disappointment.

Faults:

Electrical problems at 73,000 miles. My rear windshield wipers stopped working and my top rear brake lights stopped working. At 80,000 miles my fan broke down. Supposedly the electrical wire that controlled the fan burnt. Cost me $50 to fix because I found a great mechanic. But still has some electrical problems in the same section because my temperature control knob lights would light up only after I tap it a few times. And my rear windshield wipers and top rear brake lights still doesn't work.

At the same time, there was problems with the sensor which stops my engine every now and then while I am in idle. Cost me $200+ to fix.

Now at 95,500 miles, my rear light sensor doesn't work. When I open my trunk, it doesn't know to automatically turn my interior lights on anymore. My hydraulics for my trunk has gone bad (I understand that happens to all cars).

The car doesn't handle the road (wet or dry) very well. Skid on snow and icy roads. When I brake hard and suddenly, it would swerve to the right on it's own.

When I shift gears, I would hear some clanking noise. Scared everyone in the car and outside.

And last, but not least, my rear passenger side window stopped working. It did not want to roll up or down and it was stuck in the middle. My friend had to take the side door panel apart to fix the problem. It turned out that the connection was loose. Now how can that happen when no one has touched the plug since the car was built???!!!

General Comments:

Although I enjoy the comfort of the interior because it's extremely spacious and the seats are cushioned, I do not like the fact that it cost so much to maintain and repair this SUV. It has given me nothing, but headaches since I've had it. I don't even know how long it will last after 95,500 miles!