1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited review from North America
"I wish they had never stopped making these, and I wish the new SRT-8 was still more like the 5.9"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Sunroof failed, transmission failed, electric fan failed.
General comments?
This Jeep has had had a few problems, but there are usually easy fixes for the problems without having to go to the dealer. The electric fan is $900 at the dealer, however a Ford Taurus replacement from Autozone bolts directly in and works better for $110.
I have 2 of these Jeeps now, and plan to buy 2 more. No other vehicle has the power, reliability, and easiness to drive as the 5.9. It's worth the extra $20 to drive a rare, and it's a great looking vehicle. Better than all the cookie cutter cars on the road. I also race mine quite a bit, 3-6 times a week every week for almost 6 years now, and it has held up great.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.9 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 54000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 155000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 5th November, 2009 |