1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited review from North America
"Great performer, but a maintenance nightmare"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front differential was bad when I bought the car.
Air conditioner and digital air conditioning controls were faulty as well.
2 new oxygen sensors at 65,000 miles.
New transmission around 62,000.
Front axle bent one day for no apparent reason.
I have had to replace the brakes and calipers and rotors three times.
Replaced rear differential also.
Seat heaters never worked.
Just recently, today actually, a gasket on the rear driver caliper blew open and sprayed brake fluid all over the wheel and body.
The power-steering pump cracked and leaked power-steering fluid all over the engine.
The transfer case bearings are about to go out and I will soon have to replace the transfer case.
General comments?
This car is very fast and responsive, however it guzzles gas and refuses to run smoothly on anything less than premium.
The seats are incredibly comfortable.
Great off-road performance in mud.
Poor electrical system.
Used ones today are a bargain, selling for about $9,000.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.9L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 52000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 97800 miles |
| Date of Entry | 16th February, 2004 |