Within the first two months the rear carrier assembly had to be replaced, the vibration and noise were unbelievable. The brakes (rotors and pads) had to be replaced. 80% of my driving is on highway! There is a vibration in the front drive assembly that is "acceptable" to Daimler, which will cause your hand to go numb on long drives. There are clunks and clicks coming from the suspension in stop and go traffic. etc. etc.
If you are considering one of these "trail ready" junks, take my advise, spend your hard earned money on a vehicle made by a company who cares about quality and their customers. Not Daimler Chrysler.
Someone in my family purchased a 2003 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4. So far, the only problem was when the car was driven over bumpy roads and speed bumps, the car would squeak. It turned out that the rear lift glass and the rear left seat needed to be lubricated. That was fixed under warranty. There have been no other problems since. The only complaint I have about it is the fuel economy. Other than that, Jeep has done a good job building this car. My family and I will continue to buy Jeeps because they are some of the most reliable cars around.
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