1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.9L from North America

Summary:

Awesome

Faults:

The metal around the sunroof got rusty a little, but I guess that's okay for a 98 model any car.

Pretty good car, but be careful at high speeds, lots of danger to roll over.

General Comments:

Absolutely love my vehicle. Even if they give me a Ferrari now, I won't even deal to give up my 5.9L. Absolutely love it. Great great performance for a SUV. Pretty reliable car. Makes you famous in the city :D drives like a train coming towards you and I love it. (sound is huge) Interior is comfortable also. This is the greatest car Jeep has manufactured up to now and one of the best SUVs of all time.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd June, 2007

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L I-6 from North America

Summary:

I love it

Faults:

When I bought it from a private seller, he had taken it to a shop and had it looked at. The guy at the shop knew the radiator was leaking so he put stop leak in it. The stop leak worked till I bought the car. I have had to replace the radiator and the thermostat. Also the starter went, but that was normal wear and tear on the SUV.

General Comments:

Other than those two problem, I love the Jeep. It was the only kind of SUV I would buy for my first car.

The 4X4 works very good, and I love the 4X4 being select tract, so I can have it engaged all times without tearing up the drive train.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 17th April, 2007

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L PowerTech I6 from North America

Summary:

Very reliable and very comfortable

Faults:

So far I had to replace the radiator due to a pin hole leak. The fan belt also needed replacing.

General Comments:

This is by far the most reliable car I have ever bought. The 4WD is amazing and it is just as quiet as my previous 95 Lincoln Town Car. It is very comfortable with a great sound system and plenty of cargo room. I now have two Chrysler vehicles and at one point in time I hated Chrysler. Now that I have two very reliable vehicles from Chrysler (my other vehicle is a 1996 Dodge Dakota Sport 2WD) I have switch my views from Ford over to Chrysler. Hopefully Chrysler can keep their heads over water due to gas prices and the foreign cars basically taking over America.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 8th April, 2007

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo from North America

Summary:

Good

Faults:

Floor mat is wet in the passenger compartment. Now AC is not cooling anymore. Transmission is going bad. Band Not adjustable anymore. 2nd gear does not work. When the RPM is 2500 to 3000 if shifts to 3rd gear and everything works fine after that. Rebuild is vary costly. Any advice for all the issues above. Thanks.

General Comments:

It is OK.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 24th February, 2007

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2L V8 from North America

Summary:

A car that relies too much on faulty electrical components

Faults:

My break system has been replaced twice, total transmission overhaul at 115,000, rear lift gate lock is broken and cannot be opened any longer, electric on driver's side door randomly goes on and off... this is especially inconvenient in Florida when you have the windows down and afternoon thunderstorms occur and you can't put the power window up, the electric seats no longer work, the radio fizzs in and out, and the floors have complete worn down. Oh and the A/C system had to be entirely replaced.

General Comments:

Th '98 Grand Cherokee Limited is a nice looking vehicle with leather seats and all, but the electrical problems, and the transmission issues put this car in the "don't buy it unless you know how to fix it yourself" category. The repair costs, not to mention the gas guzzling, are not for anyone who doesn't make at least $40K+ a year. It has great pick up and does well in the snow, but the interior is tight and uncomfortable in the back and the car basically falls apart over time.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 20th July, 2006

29th Jul 2006, 21:55

And my experience with the 5.9 GC limited is EXACTLY 180 out. I have never had any problems and have over 130,000 miles! It does enjoy gas however... typically 14.5 to 15 around town.

4th Aug 2006, 16:02

I have 157K on my 98 JGC. I drive 140 miles everyday in New York City and Long Island. It has never given me any major problems.

Just basic parts replacement including shocks, water pump, and fan assembly.

Leather seats, power seats, power windows, power locks, A/C, lights, wipers, brakes, transmission, wheels, doors, lift gate, computer display, heater, and everything else works just fine.

It's the perfect SUV except for the gas issue.