The rear end went at 80,000 miles.
The transmission went at 83,000 miles.
The radiator and cooling lines were replaced when the transmission was rebuilt.
The power steering pump died TWICE at about 105,000 miles.
This truck STILL runs/starts rough despite a complete tune up.
The difference one year makes is amazing. My wife has a 1997 Grand Cherokee that has needed minimal maintenance in addition to scheduled maintenance.
Despite several tech bulletins issued pertaining to the transmission and rear end, Daimler Chrysler has offered NOTHING for my troubles and expenses.
Very poor customer service from the dealer AND manufacturer.
I will NEVER buy another Jeep.
Sounds like you got the lemon of the bunch. Mine runs excellent, even after 80,000 miles, on and off road. Sorry you've had so many problems.
You know, all I hear for excuses for poor American car quality is you got a "lemon". If there was good quality, there wouldn't be any "lemons". They're all built the same way. I bailed on ALL American cars in '82 and I've had no major car problems since then. My step-son wants to buy a second hand JGC so I decided to go on here and check the reviews. Sorry I can't change his mind and I'm afraid he's gonna get burnt. Thanks Detroit!!
I have had some isuue's with my JGC and I am getting very frustrated with it and like the other comment, my mother had a '97 and no major problems. So far at 75-80,000 miles I had to replace the radiator and at 95,000 miles I replaced the exhaust from the cat-back, but I still have an exhaust leak, the alternator, battery, all shocks and suspension is screwed up, and I believe my trans. is going it never shifted right from day one. Also I had an electrical problem- if I had the radio on my battery gage would go all the way up and my ABS light has also come on a few times. I love the truck despite all the problems I paid $11,000 for it and it's gonna end up being a $20-25,000 vehicle and I don't know if it's really worth it.
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