1998 Jeep Wrangler Sport review from North America
"A fun, generally reliable vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Toe-in had to be corrected at 12K, but that was my fault for driving like a maniac down a Forest Service Road.
Cost: ~ $100.
Dash instruments had a short at 25K miles, so they would go on or off when you hit bumps.
Cost: Fixed under warranty.
Engine died on me on a Saturday night 30 miles from the nearest service station at around 45K. The coil was replaced and it's worked fine since then.
Cost: ~$500, including the new coil, new spark plugs and spark plug wires, and a new distributor cap.
There is a slight leak coming in through the hardtop in the tailgate area when it rains, but I live in the desert now so that's not much of an issue.
General comments?
It's my second Jeep and I knew what I was getting into when I bought it. It's loud and it sucks gas.
Despite the coil problem, I like the 4.0L engine and it has a good reputation for longevity.
Classic styling means Jeeps never really look old.
Not a fun car on long road trips, but great around town.
Very fun with the top and doors off.
Unstoppable off-road, I've never come close to its 4x4 limits.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0L I-6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 61000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Wrangler |
| Date of Entry | 17th December, 2003 |