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Used 1997 Jeep Cherokee Consumer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Very Nice Older SUV

Cherokee, 07/23/2003
1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4dr SUV 4WD
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This is a great vehicle! I have had it for about 4 months now and I love it. I have never had a SUV so this is my first and I love this compact SUV. It has quiet a bit of power for a SUV. When I bought it, it came with 31 x 10.50 tires. So the gas mileage is right at 17mpg. But I like the big tires when I am four wheelin. This SUV is truely a Jeep, it does go just about anywhere! It is a very capable four wheel drive vehicle!

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Love it, but hate it

Esaked, 08/13/2003
1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4dr SUV 4WD
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I love my Jeep, even though the gas mileage is not very good. It's great in snow and rain. I've had few problems with it, but few too many to ignore. Radiator had to be replaced due to the seam splitting, gas tank sensor had to be replaced, and now my rear hazard signals go on when I put my left turn signal on. I can' find a dealership that will can fix, and I called Jeep Customer service and they were no help. I failed inspection because of this and I'm at a loss with what to do.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

war wagon

sapper2002, 10/01/2009
1997 Jeep Cherokee SE 4dr SUV 4WD
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Purchased jeep when I joined the army. I really didn't care for it at first but figured I needed a 4x4 for the colorado winters, after I really abused it off road over and over again I fell in love with it now I will never get rid of it. I have put 180,000 hard miles on it with no major repairs. I actually feel bad for the way I treated it because it never let me down. Has good power and great 4x4 going places where my buddies lifted trucks cant or end up high centered. Still cant figure out why they ended it. Not very smart.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

"Jack-of-all-trades" yet master of many

Mr. Sam, 10/15/2003
1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4dr SUV 4WD
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I've had my Cherokee for almost two years now and I still love it. Only problems I've had have been the O2 senser and a R134a leak (which is still not solved). No major problems (knock on wood). Bullet proof off-road capiblity. One of the fastest SUVs out there. Buy one and join the family!

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3.88 out of 5 stars

My 2nd Jeep

kiwi, 01/06/2008
1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4dr SUV 4WD
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Got 225,000 miles on my 1992 Jeep and needed a replacement - this was as close as I got - its already done 97,000 miles - I like this basic Jeep, its a no-nonsense SUV. The wife and I find the seats realy comfy, and now we have cupholders and remote heated mirrors. Also like the factory tow package and 2" receiver. We use this Jeep in the snow, in the city, and in the desert and high-Sierras back- country

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