typical problems with cherokees
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From: Columbus, Ohio
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0, comp cam, 99 intake, apn header, neon injectors, Thunderbolt 2.5" High Flow Cat
I keep seeing people say that, but have yet to ever see a 97 with electrical problems short of power windows and locks, or hack jobs.
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From: mass
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 high output
Originally Posted by wilcherkyle
They dont have recalls on nss!
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From: Allentown, Pa
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO
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From: Birdsboro, PA
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L 6-cyl
It very well could be different for each year though, just as xjheep92 suggested.
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From: Indianapolis
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO inline six
Originally Posted by eugnton
don't be intimidated by all of these issues. find an XJ you like and buy it. there were over 170,000 cherokees built in each year of production run, there are bound to be some bugs. also don't forget the last one built was over 10 years ago. Age and mileage are the main factor in many of these issues. fortunately almost every problem you will encounter can be repaired easily in your own driveway, many times in just a few hours. go online by an fsm for your model year and have fun. I would be willing to bet the most of the issues encountered happened around 200,000 mile mark. you should be able to pick 1 up on the low hundred's for just a couple of 1000 dollars
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From: Manhattan, Kansas
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Originally Posted by wilcherkyle
And I replaced my headliner for 80 bucks and my front axle u joints for 160 my jeep is not the prettiest but it runs good besides ny cylinder head port for spark plug is stripped because of previous owner but I got a new one for 289 from jnc ent. And had it put on for 150
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From: Indianapolis
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO inline six
Did it my self got headliner fabric at jo ann fabric 3 yrds for 30 with a coupon and but 2 cans of 3m extreme adhesive for 40 then just tax the rest the way
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From: Dayton, Ohio
Year: 1992
Model: Comanche
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by wilcherkyle
Did it my self got headliner fabric at jo ann fabric 3 yrds for 30 with a coupon and but 2 cans of 3m extreme adhesive for 40 then just tax the rest the way
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From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
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From: Allentown, Pa
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO
Originally Posted by freegdr
found this might shedd some light on recalls...http://www.automd.com/recall-tsb/
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From: Bakersfield CA
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
90 , 5spd, 4.0, 422,398mi
ignition switches keep shorting out (the one on top of the column)
have to clean the battery terminals at least once a month
wheel on the drivers side likes being smacked with a hammer for removal
sticky or bad lifter tic tic tic
hood latch on one side works the first time sometimes
MAP sensors
bypassed my NSS a long time ago w/o issue
indecisive fuel gauge
ignition switches keep shorting out (the one on top of the column)
have to clean the battery terminals at least once a month
wheel on the drivers side likes being smacked with a hammer for removal
sticky or bad lifter tic tic tic
hood latch on one side works the first time sometimes
MAP sensors
bypassed my NSS a long time ago w/o issue
indecisive fuel gauge