1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo review from North America

Radiator at about 130,000.

Water pump shortly after.

Starter at 140,000.

Driver seat spring collapsed. Found another at auto wreckers.

A/C compressor bearing went at 145,000.

Wheel bearing worn out on drivers time also around 145,000.

IAC, TPS, and MAP at 164,000.

Alternator at 169,000.

I can't complain about this Jeep. The things that have went bad on it are normal wear and tear parts (for the most part). I tend to go through brakes almost every 18 months, which is fine, and tires almost every year. But that is from constant highway driving. This Jeep performs amazingly off-road in the mud, gravel, and rocky terrains. The snow and ice are also no competition for the Jeep as well. Even when I have to stop in the slick snow, the ABS rarely kicks it.

I added some extras to my Jeep, including a K&N cold air intake system, 62mm throttle body, Gibson exhaust manifold, Magnaflow catalytic converter, Flowmaster Delta 40 Series Muffler, and 3 inch exhaust piping. It definitely helped give the I6 a lot of extra torque.

All in all, the Grand Cherokee runs great. No leaks, doesn't burn oil, nothing out of the ordinary. I am hesitant to buy another Grand Cherokee since the I6 is not made anymore. These engines are bulletproof and so easy to work on. And the parts aren't too expensive as well. At the same time, I don't beat my Jeep either. I take good care of it. And besides routine maintenance and normal wear and tear, the Grand Cherokee doesn't owe me a dime.