The front brake rotors were warped. Fixed by recall.
The passenger power seat fails to recline properly. This is caused by a stripped gear on the seat back. I haven't had this fixed yet.
The pneumatic actuator for the defroster failed at about 80,000 miles. I fixed this myself.
The Infinity Speakers blew out on the left side. I fixed this with a hot melt gun.
The overdrive solenoid on the transmission malfunctioned at about 98,000 miles. I replaced this myself.
I think this vehicle has given reliable service for the money spent (About $27,000).
I have read with great interest the other comments posted. I find it interesting that the problems are common.
I suppose the big difference for me is that I rarely take my vehicle to the dealer for service. A perfect example, when the vehicle displayed a "Check Engine" light, I took it to a local shop and had them plug in the computer to diagnose the problem. It clearly showed a defective overdrive solenoid. I took the vehicle to the dealer and asked for an estimate on the repair of that item. After a three hour wait and $40 estimate fee, I was told I would need a new transmission. I decided to buy the part at a local parts store and fix it myself.
Actual costs to make the repair - $160.
Suggested dealer cost for the repair - $3000.
In summary, I think the car is a very reliable, utility car. I feel that it is overpriced given the utilitarian ride and comfort level. Problems are easily solved if you know your way around a toolbox or have a good mechanic friend. The dealers are absolutely not to be trusted.
It should be noted that I don't trust any dealer, Jeep or otherwise.
What were the symptoms when you had the transmission trouble?
My driver-side rear speaker just blew out... how did you fix yours with a hot glue gun? Thanks.
When I read this post, it almost seemed as if I was reading about my own Jeep. My driver's side rear speaker has also blown out, my passenger seat's power seating doesn't work properply, and I have had the same problem with the "transmition." I just wish I knew how to fix some of this stuff like you do.
Utilitarian ride and comfort level? Wow. Come take a ride in my '64 Scout sometime. No radio, ac, power steering/brakes/anything, manual trans, etc. I'll show you utilitarian.
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