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3.63 out of 5 stars

it's a jeep thing...

robbo, 02/04/2003
1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Overall, a great "little mule". Several little things (i.e. rattles in the door, dome light quit working, rear window washer broke, worthless cup holders, loose exhaust pipe) are making me not appreciate it as much as I could. The engine and transmission are trouble free at 91K miles. Off-road capability is unbeaten.

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1 out of 5 stars

BAD CAR TO BUY!!!

tn, 08/19/2004
1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 5 people found this review helpful

I HAVE HAD A 1996 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT FOR 7 YEARS AND ITS THE LAST ONE. THIS CAR HAS A FRAME RAIL AND STEERING GEAR BOX BOLTS CRACKING RECALL PROBLEM. DON'T BUY ANY REGULAR CHEROKEE. CHRYSLER WILL NOT PAY FOR MY REPAIRS AND ONLY 2500 ARE ON THE RECALL LIST, BUT MINE CAR IS NOT. THOUSANDS OR MORE ARE AFFECTED BY THIS PROBLEM AND IT CAN CAUSE A CRASH. MY FRAME RAIL CRACKED AND LOST MY STEERING THREE TIMES IN THE LAST 1.5 YEARS. THIS IS A BAD CAR!

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Classic

Martino, 11/12/2003
1996 Jeep Cherokee Country 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

The is the second cherokee I've owned and enjoy the 4wd in the snow and off road conditions. With the right tires you realy don't need to do much regarding a true off road vehicle. But after market options are bountiful.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

My savior

4dr jeep country, 12/29/2004
1996 Jeep Cherokee Country 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Thank God for my Jeep! I bought it with 77000 miles; it now has 91000, and I only got it 8 months ago. It's been very reliable; the only thing I've had to replace so far is a power steering pump which is nothing. My Cherokee is great in the snow. It is very comfortable for a driver that's 6'3" and it's fast. The gas mileage isn't the best, but what is these days.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great Vehicle

ShaggyisMBM, 03/07/2010
1996 Jeep Cherokee SE 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have owned a Bronco, a Wrangler, a F- 250, and a Tacoma. This is by far the best overall. The straight 6 has almost as much power as the V8's in my 2 Fords. Before I put new tires on I often had trouble not spinning the tires in rain. For an SUV it is quick. The 4wd has never left me stuck. There is room for all I need. I have only had minor problems other than needing a new rear end. These are cheap and easy to find and well worth the money. You can find after market parts for it almost anywhere. It is easy to work on. It has classic styling and almost everything is practical. I recommend it to anyone. Great in snow, off road, and in traffic.

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