Overview & Reviews
Cherokee Classic and Limited replace the Cherokee Country. A new 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine is now the base engine for the SE, available with an optional three-speed automatic. New colors include Chili Pepper Red, Emerald Green and Deep Amethyst.
- Inexpensive and loaded with rugged character, dual airbags, optional ABS, optional 4.0-liter six-cylinder engine
User Reviews:
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True Sport Utility - 1998 Jeep Cherokee
By Scooter - December 26 - 6:10 amThis is one rugged SUV. Utility is the key word here. I take this thing off road, on 3000 mile road trips, to the grocery store, lumber yard, skiing, hunting, fishing, tailgating. It has 120,000 miles and starts instantly. Goes off road like a warrior and has a classic look. I took two 6 footers, all our hunting gear for a week, with a roof and tongue rack. I tow the snowmobiles with this. All that and it parks easy, is good around town. I needed a reliable rugged vehicle. The rear defroster is out, the fog lights are short circuited, but she starts, clips in 4x4, and everything else works. If WWIII breaks out, this is the vehicle you want.
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Buy a Jeep!!! - 1998 Jeep Cherokee
By mcm - December 5 - 10:00 amLove this SUV! The 4x4 is fun, has plenty of power and looks great after a wash/wax. The gas mileage isnt so great but is a minor detail compared to the fun of driving this car. If youre looking for the original SUV (i.e. stiff suspension, rugged, reliable) then this one is for you!
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Still Running Strong - 1998 Jeep Cherokee
By TNP - October 6 - 2:00 amI bought my jeep new in 98. I now have 104,000 miles on it, and the only problem I have has is a power window motor. I use it offroad on the beach quite a bit, and have yet to get it stuck. It has been the most dependable vehicle I have ever owned. I plan to buy another one for my son as soon as he gets his licence
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Computer hell - 1998 Jeep Cherokee
By Linrose - August 27 - 12:00 amI have replaced the computer in my 1998 Cherokee Sport 3 times. Luckily the last two were still under warranty. My mechanic tells me that the 98 model does this but the 97 and 99s dont. Tried junkyard dealers and was told they cant keep em in. Also the tach, speedometer, air bag lights fail intermittently. Probably different problems. Dont like the location of the "gear" indicator, causes me to look down, away from the road ahead. Otherwise I love it.
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98 Cherokee - 1998 Jeep Cherokee
By DTF - July 30 - 10:00 amI bought one used because I needed a bigger car..my credit sucked so I got robbed on financing but the car has proven to be extremely reliable except for completely new sets of brakes ..twice...As an on call EMT/FF I do a lot of emergency driving so that might explain the brakes..rattling noise on acceleration..researched and talked to mechanic no loss of power has to do with lifters..dealer was fair but only if you came prepared and knew your prices and ranges...Would NOT buy vehicle from this dealer again
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Jeep - 1998 Jeep Cherokee
By samwerd - July 6 - 2:00 amFun car. It was in mint condition when I bought it. It still is. Been off roading few times.
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RIP - 1998 Jeep Cherokee
By fek2 - January 15 - 10:48 pmI loved it. It was my first car and only had it for about one year but was amazing. I was driving on the highway when something hit the transmission case and cracked it. my insurance deemed it as total loss and towed it away. I will miss my jeep soo much. RIP baby. Unfortunately i will most likely not get a jeep as my second vehicle due to bad gas mileage
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Love my Cherokee Sport! - 1998 Jeep Cherokee
By jon - October 15 - 1:40 amI have loved my jeep since the day i started driving it. I have the 5 speed manual transmission, this is the only way to go, i cant even imagine having a boring auto. The Jeep has 132000 miles now and is still running strong. Hardly ever done any work on it, only new shocks, u-joints, cat. converter, and muffler.The shocks were just something i did for no real reason, just thought it would be a good idea, but my u-joints did go bad. Love the 4x4, the front seats, love the ENGINE! Very reliable. Never lets me down, always starts right up in the cold too. It is a wonder to have in the winter. Michigan winters are pretty intense, and it is just unstoppable in the snow. Would buy one again now!
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98 Cherokee - 1998 Jeep Cherokee
By Phil S - September 13 - 11:16 pmThis car started as a lease, ended up buying it. Price was too high due to the unexpected purchase, but it is still running with 227,700 miles and doesnt use oil yet. Highway mileage is 20 mpg. On a recent trip, driving about 50, I got 25. Much less in the city. Only problem that are chronic are with the cruise control (wont hold the speed) and the air conditioning (doesnt work even after being re-done).
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Its a Jeep thing - 1998 Jeep Cherokee
By T-Lo - August 24 - 10:00 amThis is an excellent small SUV. The 4.0 is bulletproof. It is the easiest to service 4WD vehicle I have ever seen. The spark plugs are easy to get to, the transfer case has a drain plug, the differentials are easily serviced, there are no CV boots (straight axle), etc. Step on the gas and it goes, along with your fuel mileage though. At 80,000 miles, the only unscheduled maintenance has been the brakes and a power window regulator. Back seat is good for kids but adults couldnt ride there for long. A lift on this SUV is cheap and simple and they are available from mild to wild.
