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All 4 corners of the US and back again
knowonder, 04/29/2009
1996 Jeep Cherokee Country 4dr SUV 4WD
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We went from San Diego to the midwest back to San Diego to Alaska and over 500+ miles of continuous gravel road. Then Alaska to Boston to Illinois to the Keys. Plenty of 4WD times. All with our 18' sea kayaks on the roof. I just saw a post that somebody is closing in on 900,000 miles on theirs. I wanted 300,000 but now just set my new goal. There's something like home in that square box. Drives great and very reliable. Heading to the west coast from Indiana soon. Replaced radiator, water pump. Only other problem we've had is with the AC. We didn't know that for a solid couple years. We're windows people.
fun
peter, 04/05/2002
1996 Jeep Cherokee SE 4dr SUV 4WD
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
the jeep I have is a great one. yes I have made several changes such as a chevy small block v-8 and a few fun off road things. but just as a jeep as it was it was great to go out and play around in the back country. I only find one problem with the jeep, the electrical wiring, I found, is a little out of the loop. wires often come loose and can cause you to kick and yell at the jeep. but other than that bot the 2.8L and the 4.0L motors are great.
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A true SUV icon.
stillgoing, 11/23/2008
1996 Jeep Cherokee SE 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Purchased in 1998 with 44,000 miles. Now approaching 230,000 virtually trouble-free miles. This solid vehicle has been a reliable constant in my life throughout several major life changes. Always starts easily, has great torque, strong 4WD, superb off- road capability, sure and confident handling. The I6 engine is the best Chrysler has made. Paint and body still looks new. Have needed to replace radiator, rotors, brake hardware, clutch, water pump, serp belt, and steering gear box but that's about it. Of course it has a bit of highway noise, interior and instrument materials are rather cheap, and it is a not as comfy as a new SUV. However, these are not what sets a Jeep apart from the rest.
Do these things ever die?
MaxHops, 09/23/2007
1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had my Jeep for 12 years and have only had standard maintenance work done. Water pump, brakes, shocks, serpentine belt, tires, oil are the only thing I have had to replace. The V6 in this is called the iron maiden for its extreme reliability. I think I could drive it for another 10 years if I need to.
Yes they can last!
long island resident, 07/28/2009
1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I'm the third owner of my Jeep. I bought it at 191,000. Today, I'm proud to say it's at 298,000 and still running strong. Just know this, I recently entered my vin on carfax out of curiosity and found out the 96's have a recall for the catalytic converter. I had no idea. I actually paid a lot of money for a mechanic to fix this almost 2 years ago and it's acting up again. I'm bringing it into the dealer tomorrow. Know your car!