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1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee User Reviews

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 62 reviews

  • Performance:3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars 3.9 / 5
  • Appearance:4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars 4 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars 4.1 / 5
  • Overall:4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 / 5

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PROS
"power" 24 reviews
"ride" 21 reviews
"comfortable car" 12 reviews
"fuel economy" 7 reviews
"sound" 7 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 32 reviews
"power" 6 reviews
"trip" 2 reviews
"heavy car" 2 reviews
"transmission" 2 reviews

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Brett writes:
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD Review
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Not expensive to own

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If you need a pick-up truck?

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Excellently Built... Pretty Much Bulletproof — I have the funds to upgrade this vehicle however I would be stupid to. This thing is A TANK, with decent towing, passing, hauling, and off roading power. I don't baby this car and yet it won't die. Leather, Sunroof, power, room, towing, and 4 wheel drive is all I need as of now, so why change it. I'm running this thing til it dies....

Primary Use: Utility (towing boats, transporting cargo, etc.)

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Tony writes:
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4WD Review
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Its a beast

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Normally have been abused by prev. owners

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If It's Raw Power You Want Buy A Zj — Plenty of mods so braking is worse and acceleration and handling are a lot better. Build quality is excellent, needed repairs but that was due to lack of care from prev. owner. Gas is cheap and I do my own maintenance. The car is bloody great fun to drive, strong, fast and powerful.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Aaron writes:
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD Review
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snow ice and mud are no problem

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its not a ford

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I Wont Have Another — my jeep is pretty slow but its a 4wheeel drive with 31 inch mud tires, it has that right. as you know a jeep is the same as a dodge and after 15000 miles they are due for a new transmission and devellop all kinds of rattles. it is a descent looking rig with the exception of some light damage that was caused by my escapades. it gets a bout 16 mpg in town and 20-22 on the highway. the only fun part is that the 4 wheel drive is excellent and i would take it anywhere

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Nick writes:
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited 4WD Review
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Can handle pretty much anything.

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Gas mileage is bad.

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Love It. — This Jeep Grand Cherokee has get and go, it can tow a lot of things with the big V8 engine. Suffers a bit on gas mileage but it is fun to drive and can hold ten if you squeeze. Yeah.

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Robert writes:
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited 4WD Review
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4WD Rocks

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Damn differentials are crap

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I'd Buy One Again — its a jeep what can i say? It is a beast off road, and a wuss in the rain. definatly not a speed deamon, although that 5.9 gets it moving nicely. the exterior held up well to the woods, but the interior is falling apart. damn thing cost more to repair than my old nissan

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Joshua writes:
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited 4WD Review
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FUN

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horrible MPG

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If You Can Afford The Gas Its A Really Fun Vehical. — My Grand Cherokee was Fast for a SUV, one of the most comfortable vehicles i have ever ridden in and it was really reliable. But it only got an average of 13.1 miles per gallon on premium. Comes from factory with decent axles and rear limited slip too.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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John writes:
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD Review
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Good off road, Fairly good acceleration for a 5000 lb Jeep.

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None

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I Love It. — It goes where pavement does not. Believe it or not I beat on this thing some times and it has never given me a problem. A cheap and very reliable off road car even though it is stock. Yes yes.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Mike writes:
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited 4WD Review
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5.9L V8 delivered blazing performance, go-anywhere 4WD capability, prestige of having the "elite" of Grand Cherokees.

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There were a lot of problems with this one, but I can't blame the vehicle as much as the previous owner's neglect.

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They're Usually Awesome...mine Wasn't. — I didn't keep this one very long. I bought it used and it had more issues than I was wanting to deal with. The previous owner must have really neglected it because it needed both diffs rebuilt, and a viscous coupler in the transfer case just to make it roadworthy. Once that was done, it just became a nickel-and-dime machine, with little quirky things needing work quite often. Things like the rear wiper motor, nearly every speaker was blown, the heated seat became inoperative after a couple uses, and the air conditioner never did work. I got more than I paid for it on trade, but the work that I had to do to it hardly made any profit worthwhile. On a positive note, it was a very good looking Jeep, and I'd always wanted a "niner".

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Osama writes:
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4WD Review
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Power

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Petrol

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Hulk — This is the best car for me with high performance and a really big engine and a solid body and its interior is cool and i wish if i can have the same model but the 5.9L and it is a monster and i call it HULK

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Brady writes:
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Review
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comfy seats... big back seats ;)

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its slow. period.

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Mi Jeep — its an extremely comfortable car. all around quality is good, engine could be better though. couple of engine leaks but nothing major gas is a small problem... it gets costly it's a blast to drive around anywhere. big back seat for a lil "off-roading"

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Cost $4,037 Average Instant Market Value $4,256 Average Instant Market Value $8,393 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 20 23 18
Horsepower 185 125 120
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 40.9 32.9 55.2
Front Leg Room (inches) 40.9 41.4 41.1

Reviews From Other Years

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reviews

Still An Suv By hyrysk

Wanted a SUV not a crossover. This one is smaller than the Tahoe but strill gives you the feel of an SUV when you have to get off the pavement. Mileage was a big deal since this is used for the daily ... Read More

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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reviews

New Jeeps Are Fantastic By mkstn

Price Looks Style Features Ride Handling 4x4 All of the above make this vehicle a real winer. This is my first Jeep and I am loving it. I would buy another if I needed an SUV and 4x4 all in ... Read More

Amazing Value By Craig

Feels like a luxury car but is strong enough to go anywhere in comfort. Best car i have owned bar none. why spend thousands more and have something with much less character like toyota and so far no ... Read More

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reviews

Gets You From Point A To B In Virtually All Terrain By Andrew

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a great car overall. The performance is okay. I have a v6 pentestar. Its got some kick but when you really push it surprisingly does the job. The car is fun to drive all aro... Read More

Great Power But Roadholding Can Be Improved. 5.7 Hemi Is Great! By John

Good acceleration, braking & the handling is good for a heavy vehicle. Build is great. Cruising at 120 km/h fuel consumption averages at about 11 litres per 100 km's. This is great for a 5.7 HEMI! 1 d... Read More

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2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reviews

Great Vehicle, Wish I Had A Srt8 By Paul

If you are going to by this vehicle, BUY THE V8. The interior is great and you can't ask for better options. While the V6 isn't the most powerful engine the gas milage could be better Lots of fun afte... Read More

Love It. By GARRY294

I like the size of the car. The V8 engine is all the power ever needed and the 4WD will get me anywhere. Good looking Limited style. The Jeep is roomy and all the electrical controls, navigation, e... Read More

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2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reviews

It's A Jeep Thing. By Makensie

The Grand Cherokee is a very competent vehicle. Always handles well. I have put 55000 miles on this jeep in two years and it still feels brand new. It's spacious in the front and not bad in the back. ... Read More

Excellent By Craig

Great family vehicle. Cannot be beat in the winter! No matter what the weather throws at you... she will get you through it! Great payload too... can carry almost anything, if you want to sacrifice... Read More

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