1999 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Edition review from North America
"Buy something else, or a different model year"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Interior plastic has cracked on the dash and door panels, with little exposure to the sun; garage kept.
The seats stain easily, and have worn down easily.
I had electrical and transmission problems within the first year of ownership. One was a recall problem with part out of pocket cost to me, and the other was a $500-600 dollar expense.
Also suspension problems; part of the suspension "snapped" while driving in the city, not off-road, and I had to have it replaced at $300 cost to me.
General comments?
When this car functions... it is fun to drive and you get a lot of looks from jealous motorists.
Fuel economy is atrocious. Don't know why they can't make these more fuel economical.
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| It's a durable ride for a rough road |
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| A must own, perfect all-around vehicle |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 liter inline 6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 36000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 59000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
| Date of Entry | 28th October, 2007 |