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I have a 1994 jeep grand cherokee it has 190k and the tran went out so I rebuilt it and I also replaced the oil pan gastket and had to take the flex plate off and I put it all together and now it starts for a sec and dies I can pore gas in it and it will run for a while, but dies so I think it has to do with the fuel injectors.
When first start my jeep Cherokee larado 93 which I love smell burning for about 5 minutes then nothing def oil change needed before trip
daytime driving lights however wouldn't go of last year so son inlaw dismantled them, and tucked wires under dash, gages showing no oil burn and all seems OK otherwise. have to drive home SD from GA so any quick advice as can't afford a breakdown.
Just about to buy a 1994 ltd, after reading all these comments not so sure now. saying that i`ll go have a look, check heating and lights take it for a drive, if alls well I think i`ll be parting with my cash. think the leather interior does it for me. will post on here if I buy it.
I have a 1994 jeep grand Cherokee and after reading though the comments I've had quite a few of the same problems (and I have always taken good care of it). At about 90,000 replaced fuel pump witch cost me $750.00 at 120,000 transmission was slipping they replaced the governor pressure sensor $900.00, also catalytic converter and exhaust manifold $850.00. My transfer case also leaks and my wipers also don't work right. But the big problem now is that at 160,000 and once again transmission problems. Beyond slipping it will hardly go into gear. My question is what's the going rate for new transmission? I really do like my jeep, but as you all know to well once one thing goes it seems like your putting about a $1,000 dollars a yr. into it.
I have a 1998 model Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 and have had it since new. Overall it's actually been a pretty good car, and the car I have owned longer than any other.
Presently 215,000km on the clock. Since new I have done (or have had done) the following repairs:
Replaced leaky water pump.
Front and rear wheel bearings.
Front wheel bearings cost $1000 each here from the dealer (Australia), so I had them posed in from the US.
Lately other parts supplier now stock them for $330, so it is worth shopping around.
Front ball joints replace with the offset variety to neutralize steering. Australian models usually pull to the left rather strongly.
Also replaced CV joints and my mechanic used XJ parts and re-machined front housing, so I now have larger CVs axles and wheel bearings in the front (cool). Also replaced the front disks and two sets of brake shoes (they last really great). Also replaced exhaust manifold several times, but now have extractors with the crinkly ends which seems to have solved the problem.
I also did some upgrades. 2 inch longer springs and Koni adjustable shocks, resulting in huge handling improvement through corners.
At 200,000Ks the car was going well, but petrol rose to over $1.60 Liter (over $6 per US Gallon) and the Jeep only did about 16mpg, so I decided to convert it to LP Gas for which the government here pays the first $2000 as a rebate. Nice idea, but unfortunately or should I say tragically something went wrong with the vapor injection conversion (we believe) resulting in a cracked piston. It would not be fair to blame Chrysler for this failure.
When we dismantled the engine we found quite a bit of piston and bore wear. Also crankshaft needed grinding. We bored it out to 4.2 and fitter Chevy pistons as a more robust alternative and also increased the compression ratio (I am not the expert so can't give figures). The mechanic also replaced the muffler with a louder efficient unit and a new catalytic converter. Power went up heaps and fuel consumption improved; getting better than 19mpg, plus it sounds like a real American muscle car :) I decided not repeat the LP Gas conversion exercise.
Recently developed a transmission oil leak (42 RE). Before I realized the problem, the torque converter started to come in and out when driving at about 80ks with a slight load. I expect topping up the transmission will sort this. It is about due for another filter change anyway, so I will have that done and try and see if the leak can be located.
BTW Generally the transmission has been great; very smooth and quiet, although when driving in low range the changes seem to be later than when I would like them to be. It has great engine breaking particularly when crawling down hills and generally handles real tough off-roading with aplomb.
Another problem is the steering box is a bit tight in the center and worse when cold. It needs to be replaced, but I will probably just adapt.
** Pros **:
Good reliable car.
Sensational 4x4.
Great looker.
Not a spec of rust anywhere after 9 years.
Real well made body, e.g. doors, bonnet tailgate all open and close like new.
Great air conditioning system for cooling.
** Cons **:
A bit thirsty, although mine is better than others since engine rebuild.
Clicks, squeaks, and rattles from underneath especially when cold.
Heating system stupidly designed. Difficult to get warm feet in winter. Fortunately I don't live in too cold a place. Heater vent controls don't have a separate recirculate/fresh control, so when in traffic you can only heat your face on recirculate and feet freeze to death, or you turn the paltry heat onto feet and breath the car fumes from the car in front. My solution was to stop driving in traffic. Don't they have traffic in the United States? I wish I could set the vents permanently to recirculate.
Overdrive button hard to find on the dash. Overdrive light obscured.
High beam warning light hard to see.
New parts prices are a rip-off in Australia, and second hand prices are not far behind.
Depreciation in Australia is terrible.
Would I buy another Jeep? No, but mainly because of the depreciation being so bad. Japanese 4x4s keep their value, especially Toyota and Nissan, which are the darlings of the 4x4 community. Jeeps are gaining acceptance, but the absurd parts price will probably keep them as a minor player in Australia, which is a great pity.
I have a 94 Jeep Grand Cherokee that I bought 5 years ago with 102K miles. Today I have 140K.
I have replaced in 5 years; the axle boots, fuel pump, battery, oil leak, and all four brakes.
It has been a great car, and all mechanics that work on it say it will run over 200 miles.
Purchased from one owner, that I know, with all service records provided. I am not sure if the transmission needs some work. Runs perfectly, but I did have to put some transmission fluid in, less than half can, about a month ago. Very reliable.
I am going to have the transmission looked at for problems, not sure if it has any.
I just can't move myself to sell such a good vehicle. Oil has been changed 3000-4000 since purchased. Taking good care of a car shows up after the first 100K miles.
I am about ready to put a bullet in my 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Larado, 4.0L! I have replaced everything but the kitchen sink on it and everyday it seems something else goes wrong. Right now I think I have major electrical problems and I am not sure what is causing the various shorts. I have had it to an electrical repair person and he claims that he does not know either. One day starting out, my transmission would not shift. I think it is in "Limp" mode. The transmission place claims that the computer will not let them code the transmisson for the problem. I have replaced my main control box several months prior to this. The trans place tells me I need a new transmission but I think it must be a relay problem or a cylinoid. Does anyone know if there is a relay or fuse outside the transmission housing that may be shorting this out? Help... I am an old women who does not want to get ripped off.
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Thanks... (Junk, Each and Every Part)
I have a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The car was bought 10 years ago with 65000 miles on it. The car has over 200,000 on it and runs very strong.
The valve guides are going, but a can of stop smoke with every oil change works great. Other than that, no problems.
Around 28 miles a gallon when you hit power band, and around 16 around town.
I've had my `94 GC Laredo V8 5.2L for 3 years. Bought it from a dealer who had it for a day. Ran awesome the first year, then I had to replace the O2 sensor.
Ran another 2 years despite the great abuse, but with great maintenance.
Changed front brakes and had to adjust the calipers 3 months after the brake change cause of awful squeaking.
Last month, one week before it was paid off, I blew the rear seal (main bearing shot too, not sure yet?).
Engine has 199,998, minor slipping in tranny when I turn a corner, but hey it was great when it was running, and I`m working to have it running again. My fault for not fixing the oil leak in the first place. :P
I would buy another Jeep at a low price.
Bought my '94 Grand Cherokee Laredo with 67,000 miles in Nov '96. It's had its ups and downs, but has generally been a good vehicle, considering I've gone 7 years without car payments and it now has over 186,000 miles.
Early on, it had axle and brake issues. In '99 (approx. 100k miles), I was told I'd need to replace the transmission soon. Instead, I had a neutral safety switch installed and some transmission work done. Jeep ran fine until I eventually replaced the transmission ($1,600) at 166k miles in June '05. Prior to that, I replaced the Catalytic Converter ($200) in '00 and the Fuel Pump (plus pump relay and pump seal - $500) in '03. Passenger side window stopped working in June '07, so I replaced the window's motor for $200 (178k miles). Replaced the starter in Sept '08 (185k miles) for $240.
Recently, I've had issues with the car's steering wanting to veer at higher speeds (50mph +). Has anyone else had this issue? Took it to a shop, and they replaced the Steering damper, drag link end, and front track bar. They also installed a new Left outer tie rod and performed a 4-wheel alignment. All this for $582. Problem is, it didn't fix the problem! Took it back, and they told me it could be the GEARBOX. They saw "some play" in it. After labor, I'm looking at another $360. They said I could drive without replacing it, which is what I told them I'm doing. But has anyone else had GEARBOX issues? Thanks, DJ.
I own a 94 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, and yes I have had my own problems with it since the previous owners didn't take care of it. I hear a lot of people complain about the trans messing up on them, but did these people read the service guide that says the transmission fluid and bands need to be adjusted every 30,000 miles. That goes the same for the transfer case and diffs. I hope more people doing these checks saves more Jeeps from going to the junkyard.
I got a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo as my first car last year. It had just under 200,000 miles on it when I bought it, and I've put over 15,000 since. No big problems, just new brakes and rotors, and I had to replace the headliner in it, but other than that the thing ran like a champ and I don't want any other car out there. The tranny was replaced the year before I got it, and I've heard that the tranny was the only major problem that I had to worry about.
The interior is in superb shape, and almost looks like a new car.
The paint is bubbled, but I blame the previous owner for that, and it is due to where he had it parked for 15 years.
Overall, I couldn't ask for a better first car.
I own a 94 Grand Cherokee Laredo. Wow what junk!! I've had it for 2 yrs and have replaced everything. ECM, fuel filters, coil, ignition switch, exhaust, battery, plugs, relays, and now my steering locked up can't drive it and smoking big time!! Someone needs to tell my what this is.
RE:my steering locked up can't drive it.
Try turning on the wheel when you turn the key?
My 1994 Laredo 5.2 has bad trans problems. Had the trans rebuilt and it still shakes when coming to a stop. Also now I lost reverse and it's making bad noises in the tranny. Taking it back to the trans shop. My first and last Jeep.