1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer review from North America

Automatic door locks don't lock all the doors, sometimes don't even unlock or lock tho they 'try'.

Gas gauge always reads 'full'.

Tailgate 'catches' only on left side.

Fog lamps long ago rusted out.

Rear wiper has no place to 'press' against when the rear window is down.

Rear window gets 'caught' sometimes half way down.

Retaining metal for gas tank rusted through, almost lost tank if not for a conscientious mechanic.

Put $800 dollars repair and labor into rear brakes, only to have the FRONT brakes fail shortly after.

Sometimes will NOT start in Park. Must jiggle the shift lever... forcefully or start in neutral.

Is currently leaking oil, but unable to determine where.

Massive car compared to what I am familiar with; a Volvo wagon. Even though of the approximate same technology era as the 240's, the differences are disturbing.

Yes it does have power, height, and a road presence unlike anything I have ever driven. But the brakes must, MUST be comparable to the power and mass of the vehicle AND its purpose/uses. At 85,000 miles the front brakes failed, pulling a 1500 lb camper, (two adults three kids and a dog inside) before we even got out of our home town! We switched camper and kids to a 210,000 mile Volvo 240 wagon for the rest of our 3000 mile trip WITHOUT PROBLEM.

The kids complain about the stiffness of the ride though they love the roominess inside! At highway speeds the ride smooths out a lot.

All the little problems are frustrating.