1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee review from North America
"Lots of trouble"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Needed a new exhaust manifold at 85000 miles. They told me "these Jeeps always need a manifold"
New transmission at 89000 miles. Still makes loud humming noise and not a smooth switch into new gears.
No cold air in the Jeep for 3 years. I have taken it to dealership -- they have added freon 5 times -- always telling me they couldn't find a leak. Would stay cold about a week -- then blow hot air. Switched to different garages -- have spent $1850, but no one is able to get cold air in the Jeep. The last garage let me watch while they put dye through -- found a leak -- fixed it; cost $2.78 for that. Stayed cold 3 weeks, I turned off air one evening -- now no cold air again. I've replaced compressor, evaporator, hoses to "dryer".. or supposedly. Nothing has helped.
Stereo stopped working 3 years ago -- only picks up AM.
General comments?
Have enjoyed this vehicle -- EXCEPT the no cold air -- it is extremely uncomfortable in summer. I could tolerate the other troubles, but will sell it simply because of having NO AIR.
And it only gets about 17mpg. I could tolerate that... just no air.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 67000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 147000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 26th September, 2007 |