1998 Jeep Wrangler SE from North America - Comments

The transmission came loose and had to be re-attached for $850 within weeks of the purchase.

The top began to unravel and the dealer would not replace it, even though it was under warranty. It was only when I wrote a letter to the company, that the dealership replaced the top. Even then, the top did not match right.

It gets horrible gas mileage. At best it gets 13 mpg on the highway.

It shakes after about 40 mph, even after an alignment.

The acceleration is horrible. If I'm on the highway and there is a SLIGHT incline, the car will lose 10 mph in speed, which can cause problems in a big city like Atlanta.

The steering is very imprecise.

I do have to say that this is only a good vehicle if you are going to take it off road. Off road, it will do ANYTHING. I've never gotten stuck and it is very confident. Once you get back on the road, however, expect the worst, comfort is not an option.

Lastly, the valves started clicking very loudly at 30,000 miles and the dealership only told me to put high octane gas in it, they click even louder now, which is disappointing when I do all the regular maintanance, and it sounds like a piece of junk.

Please do not buy this car unless you are intending to go off road. You might want it because the top is cool, but even that takes ten minutes to put up.

SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT THE 6 Cyl. 4.0L. You cannot stop them from running. Best vehicle I have owned, 98 TJ Sport with 2" lift and 33X12.5X15 BFG A/T KO's. No problems whatsoever and has 38,000 miles.

I too own a 98 TJ Sport with a 4.0. I use it around town and drive all over the country to 4x4 events. I'm happy to say the only thing I ever took it to the dealer for was to clean up a stripped lug nut on the spare. These vehicles should be left to off roaders who want to build them up and take them rock crawling.

Jeeps are not for every one. Most people get them because it became fashionable. They soon lose interest because the jeep does not pamper you. GO get a trendy import that your soft rear end will be comfortable.

I have a 87 YJ with a 2.5 4 Cyl with 170,000. Been paid for since 1992. I get 17mpg and I fix the little things that go wrong on it like Water pump, Brakes, Distributor, & Clutch. I finally had a major issue with my transmission, but after 170,000 & 19 years I would suspect it.