Used 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD Consumer Reviews
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No problem in blizzard/mud/rain/dessert
renaroo, 01/17/2009
Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
Traded in older Jeep, overheated near Vegas en route to Zion during July 4th weekend. Performed flawlessly in the dessert, and A/C kept cool in over 100F temp. Moved to mountains, and helped towed moving truck up the hill when it overheated. Commuted 3 years 90 mi RT, from 5500 ft to sea level, in various conditions: blizzard, ice, mud slides, scorching summer heat with no problem. Rebuilt transmission at 150K. Gas mileage no noticeable change. Hit-n-run accident on the mountain at 170K. Not sure if related to accident, but a few months later: memory loss in computer settings (seat, mirror, radio), heated seat. Now at over 240K mi still works great at -30F. Replaced water pump-no other repairs
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited
Railroader, 01/29/2004
Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle off lease. It has most of the available options. I've added a K&N Air Intake and FlowMaster exhaust. These additions, plus shifting the onboard computer into "police mode" probably get you close to 300 horsepower. This is a wonderful machine, capable of rugged off-roading and neck snapping on- road performance. Fit and finish were unsurpassed by any vehicle I've owned to date. Truly fun to drive!
Outstanding Automobile
peckl, 06/04/2003
Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I only had 3 days to buy a car after my 1997 GrCherLtd was wrecked. This 1998 5.9 bought with 19,000 miles proved to be an outstanding purchase: condition, sound system, and appearance. Bonding with this car has been strong and quick. I modified it with front tow hook mounted trailer ball for moving all sized aircraft in and out of hangars and glider trailers, and oxygen carts. Wonderful automobile.
5.9 Jeep Rocks
Coop, 08/02/2005
Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this off a friend who got it new. It has 123,000 miles with no problems. It has a K&N Filter and gets approimately 17-18 on the highway and passing is NO problem as this SUV will fly. Had to put seals in transfer case where drive shaft goes in; dried up. It's only on its 3rd set of tires and they are new. Goes great in any condition. IF only it did not have the road noise/whine on the highway it would be perfect. Do have a strange electrical problem, may be ignition switch but still very reliable.
Reliability Issues
Knut, 05/20/2003
Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have to admit I have a love hate relationship with my Jeep. I have replaced the front and rear pinion 3 times and the forth is coming about. Complete rework of transfer case. Blown intake gasket. Replaced to an updated front torque tube (to reduce noise). Fuel sensor failure. Replaced water pump. The car is still under extended warranty and has never been driven off road. I am also very dissapointed about the fit and finish. Such as suface rust protection of drive line components. In spite of excellent power and great exterior looks, I will stay away from Chrysler products for a while.
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