jmack

Hello everyone. I know nothing about cherokee's and would like a little info on them. I am looking at a few cherokee's 1999-2001 models. Just wondering how dependable these jeeps are and what kind of problems if any they may be known for. Just looking for something to drive back and forth to work and around the deer lease. Thanks

xj_maniac_newb

very

96xj4x4

the cherokee has a very dependable drivetrain. the 4.0 is famous for being bulletproof (quarter million miles is not rare), along with both the manual and auto trannys are very reliable. i've had to fix/replace a bunch of stuff of my jeep over the years but i think that is just from beating on it. i'm sure somebody on here can tell you better than i can what the common problems that cherokee's have. with the jeep i have now i've had for about a year and a half so far i've only had to replace a few different things on the engine. a water pump, an alternator, TPS, thats about it, and one morning i woke up and my slave cylinder went in my AX-15 tranny. it is mounted externally and an easy fix....sorry for the essay but in conclusion buy a cherokee! they're awesome and mine has never left me stranded anywhere

mike albo

Mines an 87 with over 260,000 miles on it still runs strong.I have had to replace a few things,nothing major yet.I say go for it.

guest02

Most dependable rig i've ever owned!!!

This one, 200K and has and has a few issues from neglect, but easily corrected.

My last XJ, 325K before it got t-boned. It ran like a top.


Neither has EVER let me Down!!!

jmack

Thanks for the info guys. Im trying to find a 99-01 4x4 with under 100k miles. When I do I believe ill be making a purchase.

winston427

Finding one with under 100K will be a trying search, but they are out there. You have to keep in mind that the last one was made 9 years ago and the average American vehicle sees 15K to 18K miles each year. Good luck in your search and if you have any questions about one your looking at just give us a shout.

jmack

Thanks for the help i will do that. If I get one and left it stock what kinda mileage would I see on the highway? I drive 50 miles one way to work and would like to drive this to work and use it as a hunting vehicle.

svt cobra

they are prone to exhaust manifold cracks, although can be fixed.

winston427

My wifes 01 is stock and gets around 19-21 depending on the terrain. In TN with the hills I would say around 19. When we drove it to FL where is was flat it averaged around 22-23. My 91 has 33s on it and I average around 14-16 running the stock 3.55 gears.

jmack

Wow thats pretty good mileage. I would like to stay stock but I like the look of this one. Can yall tell me what yall think of this one please ?

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e&rdpage=thumb

jmack

I'm also looking at this one.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e&rdpage=thumb

bigomudders

Alittle pricey for both

96xj4x4

that looks like a very nice truck, and the miles are relatively low. i have 31s and have no problems on the highway i imagine this one will feel just fine and be capable enough for what you plan i doing with it offroad. at almost 7 thousand dollars though i think its a little over priced. i've seen jeep just like that go for around 5...6800 just seems a little steep

96xj4x4

definitely a little over priced. i don't know if this interests you but the black on has a transfer case option in which you can you 4 wheel drive on the road in rainy or snowy conditions without any wheel hop or anything.