Faults:

The hinge to the lift-gate somehow became busted and bent before we bought it, but after about an hour of adjusting and bending we were able to fix it at no cost.

Power locks to the rear doors do not work and power windows do not work on the right side of vehicle. Power mirrors and seats work fine.

At about 171,000 miles the vehicle would "lurch" and soon became sluggish. I thought the problem may be in the transmission or driveline, but I talked to a mechanic and he suggested that I should replace the spark plugs. We actually ended up replacing sparks plugs and cables, which cost us about $40 in all.

I've noticed that in a lot of Jeep Cherokees, that the back seat is weak, and will bend in the middle under stress or weight.

General Comments:

This is a great vehicle, and I love owning it. Already I have taken it on an interstate trip out of Texas, through Oklahoma and to Missouri and back and the vehicle held up great. It gears just right for climbing long, steep hills and tight curves.

With the Full-Time four wheel drive, I feel safe driving in wet weather around the metro-plex and downtown. No worry of staying inside for fear of getting stuck in the snow!

The suspension has held up wonderfully, and it takes corners and bumps with the response expected of Jeep vehicles.

Faults:

A lot went wrong... Brakes replaced, front-to-end exhaust, universal joints, battery (non-standard tho...)

Broken drivers seat, one end had to be welded.

Temperature sensors, etc.

Anything else can be fixed easily with a tech. manual.

General Comments:

Yes, a lot went wrong and 2000$(CAD) further, she's running like a charm. I will not sell her for the world. Now, a very dependable and a smooth, luxerious ride. Other SUV's are still no match for the 14 year old lady!

Faults:

The worst fault: persistent body leaks that allow rain to enter, thus turning the interior into a mold factory.

Rear main seal at 160k.

Wind noise.

Clear coat de-laminating.

Rear end sags.

Faults:

When I bought my Jeep Cherokee, I immediately had to take care of leaking oil, and leaking transmission fluid. The left front wheel bearing needed replacing.

Right away I had problems with reliability. I would start it, drive somewhere and go out and it would not start. I went through my AAA in short order. I replaced a battery connector. I replaced distributor cap and rotor. I replaced another battery connector.

Finally I had serious problems with extreme fuel consumption, so I took it to the dealer who repaired a vacuum problem. The shop foreman told me I needed an new engine, but it could run forever.

The very next day it would not start. I was planning to sell it. But 2 days later it started and I was able to pick up a piece of furniture for my wife.

The final thing was when I had worked a 12 hour day and came out it would not start again. Always it would turn over, but not start up.

I finally asked the Automotive manager at a WalMart if he could check my battery. Lo and behold, it was a bad battery. Since then it has been reliable starting. I love my Jeep. But, I right now, I do not trust it.

General Comments:

There is a noise when the air conditioning is on, which in Florida is continuously.

When I bought it, it had no radio, no speakers. My next project is to install a sound system.

It gets about 19.5 miles/gallon. With city driving.