Faults:

The car knocks and pings using 87 octane.

The front passenger window regulator stopped working at 63,000 miles. It left me with the window half-way down (however, the motor still works).

The luggage racks were stuck since day one. I could not get one side to move at all.

The steering wheel squeaks when it is cold outside.

General Comments:

The seats are very comfortable and I have not experienced any back discomfort while driving my bi-monthly 1000 mile trips.

It handles well in the mountains and during rainy weather.

I feel it to be a safe vehicle. It isn't the biggest of SUVs and I like that.

Faults:

I needed to get the front wind sheild wiper fixed right after delivery.

General Comments:

I would buy another Jeep Cherokee in a heart beat. No, Jeep Cherokees aren't for everyone. If you're looking for a luxury ride at an economic price don't, but a Cherokee. Cherokees are still one of the few true "Sport Utility" vehicles out there, or should I say were out there (last production was 2001).

All around I've had few problems with my Jeep. I perform all required work in a timely matter and have had no major problems. Beside the occasional clank, which I attribute to being a Jeep, there seems to be little to complain about considering break-in time and price.

Faults:

All the minor 98 Cherokee problems, 1. fuel sending unit, 2.instrument panel goes blank, 3. knock and ping using 87 octane.

Number 1. dealer fixed never had the problem again, number 2 the dealer played dumb even thought it was a common problem, fixed it myself, number 3 gave up and ran 89 octane.

After that it was completely trouble free.

General Comments:

I really enjoyed both Cherokees that I owned. They aren't the smoothest riding vehicle in the world but are the most bang for the buck in the small SUV class.

If you drive your cars 200k the Cherokee's with the 4.0L automatic are up to the task.

Faults:

I hear a clicking noise when the transmission changes to the last gear. I think it is the valves.

The brakes make a popping noise when you take off from a stop.

Seats have started to wear.

The carpet bunches into knots.

The car rides wonderfully, though it has minor cranking problems.

General Comments:

The truck won't run good unless you use 93 octane or better gas.

It has a lot of power.

The passenger side window motor no longer works.

The cruise control only works some of the time.

Faults:

The wheel hubs had to be replaced at 3000 miles.

The brakes have squeaked since we owned it. Dealer says it is normal.

Rear brake drums had to be replaced at 19,000. Due to being warped.

A clunking noise is coming from the rear of the vehicle (again) when applying the brakes at moderate speeds.

This is only to name a few problems with the brakes.

General Comments:

There is obviously a problem with the brake system on this vehicle, and I am getting no help from the dealer.

The car rides good and has plenty power.