1998 Jeep Wrangler SE review from North America
"A Jeep can push through anything!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The gas tank often will read empty when gas is in the tank. Just the other day, it was reading empty and the gas light was on and a few minutes later, the gas hand picked up and was reading half of a tank.
The catalytic converter went out at about 60,000 miles. Was covered under a recall.
The electronic panel occasionally goes out where the speedometer and all other gages will go dead, but hitting the dash make them start working again.
I had to replace the top at 70,000. The old top and new top leaks.
General comments?
My Jeep is the funnest vehicle I've ever owned. This is the 3rd Jeep Wrangler I've bought and will likely always own one despite the problems with it. I would encourage anyone who wants a fun and reliable car to buy a Jeep!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 99000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Wrangler |
| Date of Entry | 13th April, 2004 |