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Rear main seal has been replaced twice (245k and 300k).
Transmission is garbage, a scooter could pull more (burns fluid before it's finished going in).
Electrical system went up in flames.
What an absolute piece of garbage. It is falling apart as I drive (rust is horrendous). Brakes? I should buy them in bulk.
I definitely agree with the deserted island comment! My boyfriend is the one who did the survey on the '89 Jeep Cherokee Laredo and I hate it! It sounds bad, the paint is horrible, and everything just falls apart on it! I'll drive my 3000GT over his Jeep any day. At least I know my car won't die three times at every stoplight.
Hey.
My jeep can join yours on the island because I cannot stand the thing. The only reason I can tolerate it is because it's about to get me a 1996 Eagle Talon with 39000 miles on it instead of 175k.
Thanks AMC for manufacturing such high quality work.
What do you expect when you buy a car with so many miles on it? For it to be perfect? I have a 1993 with 135000 miles on it, nothing ever is wrong with it. You guys must not take care of your cars. Jeeps are awesome.
I agree with the guy with the 93', if your car has 200 thousand or more you can't expect it to run or look good unless you have taken care of it.
Well let's see now.. electrical system up in flames!..Have you done some dodgy aftermarket accesory installations?..Jeeps are great/you obviously do not have a clue about car maintenance.. as for the brakes/how do you drive?
I totally agree with the last 3 comments. Most cars will fall apart after 120,000 miles. After 200,000 if your car still runs it is a very well built machine. The 4.0 is an amazing engine, and the Cherokee is a stalwart part of a long running jeep history. I'd pit a well taken care of Cherokee against any other suv out there.
I have a '91 Jeep Cherokee with, no joke, 61,000 miles on it. Yeah, the CV joint is a piece. But that's it. It runs great. No electrical problems. No nothing. I live in New Jersey where there is plenty of snow, mud, ice, rocks, and other things that can hurt the exterior of a car. But, I know how to take care of my Jeep. So there is no flaws in the body work. If you have 200,300, or even 400,000 miles on a car... Expect Problems!!! Who wouldn't? Take care of your Jeep and it will take care of you. I give it a 9.9 out of a possible 10. Sorry to hear you don't manage your Jeep the way it should be.
I have a 1987 Cherokee Pioneer that just rolled 196,000 and it runs like a champ, only problems I've had in 10,000 miles over one year is the original; starter, shocks, rear leaf springs, and t-case+transmission mounts all needed replacement, but at almost 200,000 with almost everything original, what can you expect? I paid only $1,350 (not including repairs) and after 10,000 miles with at least 1,000 of those off-road with an inexperienced teenage driver rallying the jeep like it was a baja truck off-road, and tearing around town like a bat out of hell, I would say this extremely well built machine was the best investment I have made and I could still get what I paid or more. All this goes to show A well-maintained Cherokee is a gift that will keep on giving. Love your Jeep and it will love you back!
Haven't had a moments trouble out of my 1998 Cherokee with exception being the front brakes. Flat-out they were poorly engineered from the get-go.
I bought my 91' Jeep Laredo at 120K and it's a champ. Of course, I had checked out before purchasing. I replaced all leaking seals (rear and transmission) and have had no major problems. The items I have replaced (ignition switch and starter) were expected. I have to admit the jack that comes with the truck does suck... almost killed me. Good thing for sticking the spare tire underneath bumpber while changing tire.
Our 91 Jeep Laredo has gone wacky. The security system keeps going off for no reason. It first happened daytime in front of a restaurant burning out the battery. We replaced the battery as we were told this would fix the problem and this morning, we found it with its lights flashing and a dead battery Any suggestions as two auto mechanics have not been any help at all. We don't feel it is someone trying to break into it. Help!!
I can only assume that you don't know the first thing about car care...
I have a '91 Laredo that just passed 290,000 miles about a month ago and it still runs great. The only problems I've had was a leak in the AC system (and I blame that on a bit of rough and tumble off roading I had done at about the same time...) and replacing the alternator at about 150K miles.
If you take care of your Jeep it will take care of you... If you forget routine maintenance and/or drive like a maniac, well any problems that causes are your fault, not the vehicles...
I have a 91 jeep Cherokee sport and let me tell you what a trooper. Off road it rides like a caddy on pavement like a town car. It has high mileage so repairs are inevitable, i.e.,belts, plugs, filters, sensors, seals, and of course brakes. The 4 liter high output motor is one of the best 4 liters ever made.
I have a 93 xj sport and its base base base bone stock model. nothing really goes wrong with it unless I have been messing with it. I believe that those, even with higher mileage have failed to take proper care and do regular maintenance to their vehicles. call me a smart ass, but the jep cherokee is a well build vehicle. sure its got a unibody and its got a few rattles and sounds. it has taken me through the desert, to the east coast and down through baja many times problem free. all repairs to consumable items can pretty much be done by home mechanics with a average set of tools. just do regular maintenance and make sure everything is within spec. weit... this goes for all cars. so buying a different car may not solve all of your problems.
I have a 99 Jeep Cherokee sport, and I have to say it's a great truck. Its smooth, powerful, fun, has a great 4wheel drive system, and is VERY RELIABLE. Has not given me any problems yet, but I won't jump to conclusions since it has only 59,000 miles. Plus its SAFE, somewhat comfortable, and maintained well.
From my experience from older Cherokee's like yours, they can be crap and very unsafe. My friend has almost killed me in his 90 Cherokee Sport, and it has 139,000 miles on it. The suspension system, braking system, and general handling were so poor that it sent the back end into a 180 degree spin into a 2004 BMW 530 in light rain. I'm just glad I got to walk away with a broken ribs and minor back injuries. I was surprised how dangerous older Jeeps could even though he maintained it very well and is a good driver.
So the moral of the story is: "Not all Jeeps are bad, just buy the one that is safe". It depends on which one you got, and yours is a 300,000 mile 15 year old piece of crap. Don't buy old beat up, used cars, trucks, or SUV's with very high mileage unless you like driving crap that risks your life.