1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4WD, 4D from North America - Comments

Transmission problems began at 40K miles. After being towed back from the mountains three times, due to the cooler line blowing off, and the overflow valve gushing with transmission fluid, I had to have the tranny rebuilt. Chock up $2000 for that little problem.

A week after I bought it the electrical system failed, and cost me $400 to have it revamped and one window motor replaced after the system fried it.

I've replaced the thermostat twice.

I added an external cooler to keep the engine running at an ideal temp.

Put new brakes on at 20K.

Tie rods went bad.

U-joint shot.

T-case has had multiple issues. As anyone that has ever driven in 4-low in a Jeep knows, it's a huge pain to shift the T-case. I've had mine serviced 4 times (every 10K miles) and still have little kinks and pops from time to time when shifting in and out of 4WD.

I've owned some vintage CJ's and a TJ, and I've had nothing, but problems with Jeeps. They're fun and very capable off-road, but they just don't keep going long enough to truly enjoy them. I may keep this one as a strictly off-road vehicle, but its done as a daily driver, which is disappointing because it's a relatively new vehicle with low miles. My advice to anyone considering buying any Jeep, would be to drive it like crazy before making the purchase. Research who owned it before you, and make sure that its been serviced. Unfortunately, I was lied to by the dealer that sold me the car, or he was lied to by the person who traded it. Either way, this little gem of a deal I got, has turned into a total lemon.

I agree about getting a carfax done. I bought my 99 with 30001 off a lease at a dealer, and 70000 miles later in 3 years, I still was very happy with my jeep. Problems with window electronics, but I never had any problems with my t-case. I think that the whole vehicle was a wonderful cross between daily driver and mountain explorer, as long as it was properly maintained. I'm sad that I no longer have mine.