Faults:

Regular maintenance like oil changes and 15/30/60k mile service maintenance.

General Comments:

This car is very reliable. Engine runs like a charm.

Only criticism is that its not very comfortable as it has a small interior.

Leg room is well below average especially for the driver.

Seems as if this car will run until 200,000 miles, it runs that well.

Faults:

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.

General Comments:

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.

Faults:

In the of Spring 2003, I replaced the driver's side Power Window Assembly.

In the Spring of this year, I will replace the passenger side Universal Joint.

General Comments:

These are the only 2 problems I have had with my Cherokee. I bought it used in Feb. 2003. I don't understand how others can rate this fine automobile as anything other than exciting... or even outstanding. I will buy another Jeep in the future, if Jeep ever brings back the Cherokee Sport line.

Faults:

This is a very interesting story. I found someone selling this Jeep, test drove it, and loved it. I purchased it a few days later and drove it home, and then went to go out that night in it and it wouldn't start. The initial frustrations filled my mind about getting conned, but after having the Jeep towed to a Jeep Mechanic, I found that the Crank Sensor was bad, and after spending a total of 200 dollars to replace it, the Cherokee has ran great.

The speaker in the drivers door was not functioning, but after taking the panel off, I merely found that one of the wires had come off of the wiring harness, and a quick soldiering job fixed that problem.

The only upgrade I have done was to put a new CD player in to upgrade from the stock tape deck.

General Comments:

I absouletly love this Jeep. I couldn't of been happier with any other vechical. The room in the back is great with the passanger seats down, and I transport stuff that my friends can only dream would fit in their cars.

The capabilities of this car are great, with a very powerful six cylinder engine with great speed and acceleration.

Handeling is a dream, and driving this car is very comfortable. It doesn't feel big or hard to handel. The design allows almost full vision all around the car, and it is very responsive.

Offroad the Jeep dominates, and I have gone places that I wouldn't even consider going to in any other vehical.

The interior has a very nice and easy to use layout, and the seats are quite comfortable.

I have fallen in love with this car, and even with close to 90000 miles on it, I feel as though it is built strong and in it for the long haul.