1999 Jeep Cherokee Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.03/5 Average
111 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

The Cherokee Sport gets a revised front fascia including body-colored grille and bumpers. New exterior colors include Forest Green and Desert Sand, to match the most common Cherokee surroundings.

Pros:
  • Inexpensive and loaded with rugged character, optional ABS, optional 4.0-liter six-cylinder engine.
Cons:

User Reviews:

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  • Repairs will come soon if you buy now - 1999 Jeep Cherokee
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    My experience with American vehicles tells me that they will begin need major repairs at or about 70,000 miles. My Jeep Cherokee is no different. I have 69,500 miles and will pickup my vehicle and its repair tab of about $1000 tomorrow. No repairs were due to negligence -- they were due to normal wear and tear (power steering, power window and front end). My last American vehicle was from the 1980s and my next probably wont be until the 2080s! Additionally, electrical features stink. Ive have repetitive problems with a speaker wire crimping in the drivers side door and a repetitive yet intermittent problem with passenger side power window.

  • the best ever - 1999 Jeep Cherokee
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    this ride is the best i have ever had!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the jeep is so reliable. it is so much like a porsh i used to have! one time i wan is a test driving it and i went through a 2ft deep mud hole and it went throgh it like it was 2in deep!!!

  • Love this car - 1999 Jeep Cherokee
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    I bought my jeep as a college sophomore back in 2005. Purchased in New York where Im from, and attending school in Savannah, GA, I knew I was in for some serious mileage. I did my research and found a great Cherokee. That car has been up and down the east coast at least 10 times, been in rough road in the swamps of the deep south, and it never died. There were a few minor electrical problems, along with no CD player, however it was perfect. I just sold it (and miss it so much!) due to another long trip across the country, but will probably buy a jeep again.

  • badass jeep cherokee - 1999 Jeep Cherokee
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    I got my Jeep Cherokee when I turned 16, and it was a former border patrol unit so it had a few modifications to its factory build. It came with skid plates and yaddi yadda... Idk when it was but I just started falling in love with cars and went all out... It now has a 4.7 stroker straight 6 engine which I just recently beefed up a 3 inch suspension lift and a 1 1/2 inch body lift with 33x12.5 inch tires locked front and rear differential new full magnaflow exhaust kit slip yoke eliminator cv driveshaft the list just goes on and on.... Anyway im approaching 17 now and ive realized that if it wasnt for this car.. I still wouldnt know what I wanna do later in life... Which is work on cars someway

  • Solid - 1999 Jeep Cherokee
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    My wife and I have put 30,000 miles on it since we got it with 50,000 miles on it. Since then we had to replace the front rotors, drivers side power window motor and tires. The 4WD light does not display in the instrument cluster and sometimes (after a lot of rain) the cluster will not work for a few minutes. All in all we like it. The ride is stiff but tolerable. It is an absolute blast off road. It is also very good in the snow. We typically average about 20mpg.

  • Definitely Wont be in The Market for Another Jeep - 1999 Jeep Cherokee
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    This car was a hand me down from my aunt. She and my uncle take very good care of their cars, so dont give me the whole "you must not have taken care of it" thing. This car has been nothing but problems. Endless electrical problems is the first issue. In less than a year that Ive had this car, the automatic door locks, cruise control, trunk light, horn, airbag, and the windows have all stopped working. Ive had several mechanic friends check all of the fuses and everything and they are all completely fine. I havent taken it in yet cause I cant afford the huge costs. On top of all of that it has completely broken down twice AGAIN in just a year of having it. All in all just a huge pain.

  • Great off road vehicle - 1999 Jeep Cherokee
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    I use the vehicle in extreme off road hunting situations. Only modification is a 3 inch lift and 6 additional lights. It goes anywhere. I am a professional guide & retired law man, & I go where a goat should not. The only thing I would like is better fuel mileage on the highway. It has the 4 ltr./auto trans. Great vehicle, for what it was made for. Have tried many others, including imports. They cannot stay close in the off road situations. Requires more than normal maintenance, but that is the price you pay

  • Great for the price - 1999 Jeep Cherokee
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    Bought this three years old but only 10K miles. Love the thing...very comfortable, good visibility and performance. Super in snow and ice. The Liberty is a dog by comparison. Jeep should have never dropped the Cherokee.

  • Amazing car - 1999 Jeep Cherokee
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    I bought this car from my uncle at 127,000 miles. This thing is a beast. iv driven it to 182,000 miles and iv only had 2 problems. i had to replace the water pump and the rear O2 sensor. both cheap to buy and relatively easy to repair you self. i have never had a starting problem, well when its -30 out side in the morning she doesnt want to start, but she always starts. and people who complain about the drivetrain i have never had a problem, probably because i changed both rear and front differential fluid along with the transfer case fluid at about 160,000 miles, AND, i regular grease the drive shafts. All of theses are very easy to do and can significantly increase the live of a jeep.

  • Jeep Rollover - 1999 Jeep Cherokee
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    The jeep sport has been by far the best vehicle I have personally owned. It was very reliable and for a SUV, gas milage was great. It was a little uncomfortable to drive long distances and road kinda rough on those long road trips, but again its an SUV. I rolled this vehicle 2.5 times off the road and into a ditch at 55 mph. The vehicle was turned back over, I started it up and drove away in it. I was suprised.

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