Faults:

Fuel Pump went out at around 80k miles.

The engine blew at around 110k miles.

Gone through 6 batteries so far.

Driver's side CV joint replaced at 156k miles.

Blown head gasket.

1/2 original lights have been replaced.

Fuel lines deteriorated at about 148k.

Master brake cylinder.

Starter.

Tail gate shocks are bad.

E-brake no longer working.

MAP sensor went out at 154k miles.

A/C compressor doesn't work.

Windshield replaced (hit by gravel)

Lube lost in driver/passenger windows.

Power steering leaks.

Bad oil pan gasket.

Seat belts no longer retract properly.

Other miscellaneous things.

General Comments:

This is my first and only vehicle I've had. It was purchased brand new in 1987 and used by my dad and was used to tow quite a lot of weight (5,000+ lbs) across the country in a U-Haul trailer. It has had numerous problems with it and has, on multiple occasions, left our family stranded. It received a rebuilt Jasper engine after the crank seal blew in the old engine... ultimately destroying that engine.

However, this thing is built like a rock and has survived two moderate crashes with out much mechanical damage or harm to passengers.

The handling and performance of this thing are...crap, to say the least. The highest speed I have ever achieved is 90 mph after about 2 miles. of flooring it.

The 3-speed automatic tranny is a reliable one, but not geared very well which results in very poor acceleration.

The fuel economy of this thing is just awful. Tree huggers everywhere gripe about how SUVs are destroying the earth, etc. etc., but I manage to achieve a whopping 12 mpg average... try to beat that with a Cherokee.

Faults:

The radiator had a big whole that had been patched up. It was replaced and still leaked. Always ran hot, no matter what you did. Every time it ran hot, the starter would have to be replaced. Rebuilding didn't do any good. The very last time it started leaking, I got rid of it. The pipe that the lower radiator hose connects to, carries water thru the engine to the water pump, started leaking. The water doesn't circulate thru the engine block in the Mitsubishi/ Chrysler engine. It runs thru this pipe straight to the water pump into the top radiator hose and back to the radiator. The pipe only cost about $30. It cost between $150 and $300 to have it put in. Also the spare wheel has no wholes for air to circulate and help keep the brakes cool. I have found out that almost everything that Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge, Mitsubishi, Nissan makes has this same wheel. No air flow to the brakes can cause them not to work, and can burn up bearings (if your vehicle has them), c v joints, etc. The tailgate wouldn't stay up, even with new shock supports.

General Comments:

I should have known better than to buy another Chrysler product. I've had trouble with them in the past. The body and interior were okay. If I would have had access to a good GM/ Toyota engine and transmission, or a good Ford/ Mazda setup, I would have kept it. I had nothing but trouble with this one. It spent more time on the back end of wreckers than driving. When I did get to drive it, I always had as many people with me as I could so they could help push when it quit. I would consider owning another one if I could have a good GM or Ford setup under the hood. I replaced the radiator 2 times, the starter was replaced 3 times, rebuilt 2 times, the left front c v joint once. And several other things, too many to list.