Skip to main content

Used 1998 Jeep Cherokee SUV Consumer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
120 reviews

See Edmunds pricing data

Has Your Car's Value Changed?

Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.

Price history graph example

Trending topics in reviews

Pros
Cons
4.5 out of 5 stars

98 jeep xj

desprado227, 02/23/2012
1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic 4dr SUV
3 of 7 people found this review helpful

228500 mi and still as strong as the day it was born JEEPS RULE THE EARTH all others try to follow

Report Abuse

2.25 out of 5 stars

Won't die unless YOU kill it

heartwine, 12/31/2009
1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

My Jeep has an engine and transmission that just won't quit. Despite years of being driven by a mechanically-deficient person, it always seems to start and get us down the road. As far as creature comforts go, forget about it! The a/c was the first to go, followed by the control panel (speedometer, gauges etc) which often requires fiddling with the trip reset button to get the gauges to work again. Then, alas the heater has started to fade. Couldn't ask for a better SUV for living in the snowy north, but the lack of amenities in this old mule is a definite relationship-ender.

Report Abuse
1998 Jeep Cherokee for sale near you
Showing 0 of 0 listings
Sorry, there are no 1998 Jeep Cherokee vehicles for sale in our network.
See all 0 listings

2.75 out of 5 stars

1998 Jeep Cherokee 4DR 4WD Sport

Officer_ndogg, 04/07/2002
1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

If your looking for a late model sport utility with good offroad ability, at an affordable price, this is a good choice. The Cherokee's 4.0L 6Cyl provides good acceleration and performance, but lousy fuel economy. The interior is made of mostly plastic and rattles and squeaks a lot. The interior is comfortable but definately not roomy, though, there is lots of cargo space. The ride is pretty bumpy on the road, but off road is where it shines. Handling is average. Overall, a good truck-like 4WD SUV with good off road performance at a cheap price.

Report Abuse

4.5 out of 5 stars

Love my Cherokee Sport!

jon, 03/11/2009
1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have loved my jeep since the day i started driving it. I have the 5 speed manual transmission, this is the only way to go, i can't even imagine having a boring auto. The Jeep has 132000 miles now and is still running strong. Hardly ever done any work on it, only new shocks, u-joints, cat. converter, and muffler.The shocks were just something i did for no real reason, just thought it would be a good idea, but my u-joints did go bad. Love the 4x4, the front seats, love the ENGINE! Very reliable. Never lets me down, always starts right up in the cold too. It is a wonder to have in the winter. Michigan winters are pretty intense, and it is just unstoppable in the snow. Would buy one again now!

Report Abuse

3.5 out of 5 stars

a jeep thing

chris2234, 04/22/2002
1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Excellent inxepensive suv with good re- sale value. The only problem is gas mileage. My 1990 crown victoria with 175,000 miles got better gas mileage.THis vehicle will no leave you stranded and is the best 4wd i have ever driven. THe only downside to a reliable engine is the gas mileage. ALos cheeply built with too much plastic inside. Rattles like a 10 yr old car. No complaints other than gas mileage, par for any suv, but rediculously low for this vehicle.

Report Abuse
Items per page:
5