The exhaust gas recirculation valve burned up, causing very poor performance.
The steering and front suspension continue to be very weak.
The air conditioning loses its charge, and never really cools, even when recharged.
The cruise control stopped working.
This vehicle is surprisingly cramped inside, for its overall weight and exterior presence.
Back-seat passengers have no leg room, and all the seating has a compact feel.
An engine of this volume, 4 liters, should give better "pick-up", but it lags, especially with the automatic transmission.
The gas mileage, which I have been able to get between 20 and 25 m.p.g., at its absolute best, was a pleasant surprise.
The Pioneer package, and a stereo upgrade, are what make this car worth keeping. It gives a poor man a sense of luxury and comfort, and a popular ride.
BUT, don't expect to actually be able to go off-roading with this vehicle, at least with the wimpy stock equipment.
I am not intending to be mean in this response, but have you ever really four wheeled this vehicle? I cannot believe how well balanced the Cherokee is. This Jeep will take me anywhere I want to go. Granted I have a five inch lift and 31" tires on mine. But when it was stock it still did a whole lot better than most any other stock vehicle. To be honest though, they could handle being a lot beefier in the axle size and so on.
I have a stock Cherokee and have four wheeled it in that form. While it can't go everywhere it is very capable. The 4 liter motor lacks horsepower but it has a lot of torque.
I bought a 1990 Jeep Cherokee new that year. It was the best vehicle I have ever owned. I sold it last summer 2003, to buy a van (we have three children now). The person who bought it from us is now driving it as their primary vehicle. It was great on and off road and deep snow was no problem. Too bad they do not make a Jeep van!
T.I.
Don't understand the negative comments on the 1990 Cherokee. Best SUV made for that time, and so many still on the road today! Sure, their 17 years old now and moving parts will have to be replaced, but let me know any other make that has been this reliable, until, of course, Chrysler took it over?
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