My break system has been replaced twice, total transmission overhaul at 115,000, rear lift gate lock is broken and cannot be opened any longer, electric on driver's side door randomly goes on and off... this is especially inconvenient in Florida when you have the windows down and afternoon thunderstorms occur and you can't put the power window up, the electric seats no longer work, the radio fizzs in and out, and the floors have complete worn down. Oh and the A/C system had to be entirely replaced.
Th '98 Grand Cherokee Limited is a nice looking vehicle with leather seats and all, but the electrical problems, and the transmission issues put this car in the "don't buy it unless you know how to fix it yourself" category. The repair costs, not to mention the gas guzzling, are not for anyone who doesn't make at least $40K+ a year. It has great pick up and does well in the snow, but the interior is tight and uncomfortable in the back and the car basically falls apart over time.
And my experience with the 5.9 GC limited is EXACTLY 180 out. I have never had any problems and have over 130,000 miles! It does enjoy gas however... typically 14.5 to 15 around town.
I have 157K on my 98 JGC. I drive 140 miles everyday in New York City and Long Island. It has never given me any major problems.
Just basic parts replacement including shocks, water pump, and fan assembly.
Leather seats, power seats, power windows, power locks, A/C, lights, wipers, brakes, transmission, wheels, doors, lift gate, computer display, heater, and everything else works just fine.
It's the perfect SUV except for the gas issue.
Yup we're struggling with jeep problems too. Under 100,000 miles and we've replaced the viscous coupler, the automatic settings reset at crazy places, the electric mirror has to be changed back every time, now it won't start and has to go in for the second time to get the same problem fixed (not about the cold because it's the middle of summer), the electric seat heater stopped working after the warranty ran out. That viscous coupler problem evidently has been known for years, but Jeep still didn't fix it. Mostly we're left with the feeling of "nice ride, but poor quality vehicle."
My 1998 GCL has been a great car to drive and it has been perfectly maintained. AT 175K on my 5.9L V-8 still no oil burn, but getting plagued with other surprises like the car starting on it's own without a key in the ignition and no one around. Thought it was a bad battery until my son caught it starting on it's own. Other little issues already reported like driver's window not going up and back gate not opening are now becoming big issues. Afraid my Marilyn of a car is turning into the infamous Cristine!
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