1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer review from North America
"The first real SUV and still one of the best"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine failure (result of cooling hose failure) at 185,000 miles.
Seatbelt anchor failure at 145,000.
Radiator failure at 150,000.
Slight left (driver) side sag (ongoing).
Power steering pump reservoir leak at 170,000.
Transmission gasket leak at 130,000.
Vacuum hose leaks (ongoing and intermittent).
Rear differential failure at 180,000.
General comments?
Vehicle is comfortable and capable, both on and off road.
Some ergonomic issues that are byproducts of the vehicle's 30 year product cycle and can be lived with.
Vehicle's design (short overhangs, wide track) overcome limitations of the solid axle and leaf spring suspension to provide on road handling and ride that is better than competing late model SUVs.
Drivetrain, though robust and satisfactory, is archaic and overly constrained by 1970s vintage emissions controls.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.9l (360ci) V-8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 183000 miles |
| Previous car | SAAB 9000 CD turbo |
| Date of Entry | 2nd February, 2001 |