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 am

  This 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 am

  Love 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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  V6+stick+low weight+4WD=great to drive - 1998 Jeep Cherokee
  By caesar91 - December 1 - 2:00 am

  Owned since new, now has ~50K, runs better than ever. Great to drive with V6, stick, and lower weight than most SUVs. Strongly recommend stick-like to downshift into turns to manage SUV-roll risk while keeping up power. And it helps with mileage (18-20MPG). Only maintenance has been oil chgs & tires once. No rust/exterior problems, though it has been garaged mostly. Would get 4DR - trick to get in/out of backseat. Still not sure 4DR that would make it a family SUV-ride is pretty bumpy for munchkins in car seats. Echo all comments about 4WD & snow; with locking 4WD (not AWD with differentials) you get great power & traction.

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  Still going strong - 1998 Jeep Cherokee
  By Connick - October 31 - 10:00 am

  Going on 4 years old my 99 white ltd is still very reliable. The only issue I had was the replacement of the front wheel bearings. Other than that Its been pretty good. Never had any problems engine-wise.

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  Still Running Strong - 1998 Jeep Cherokee
  By TNP - October 6 - 2:00 am

  I 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 am

  I 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 am

  I 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 am

  Fun car. It was in mint condition when I bought it. It still is. Been off roading few times.

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  The BEST Vehicle I have ever bought ! - 1998 Jeep Cherokee
  By Jessica - May 16 - 12:53 am

  I bought mine back in 2005 it is 2WD and it had 90,000 on it. The price was right so I couldnt pass it up. I am so glad I bought that Jeep, this May will be 5 years that I have had it, and I have only a few repairs. I replace a water pump at 145,000, and a clutch at 180,000. Other than that it has been only your basic up keep. I now have 220,000 on it! Its still going strong, this vehicle has sat put year round in the MN cold and it has always started, not once has it not. Everything still works great in it except the air did go out at 183,000. I will never get rid of my Jeep its been awesome! It is sad to know that they did stop making them after 2000.

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  RIP - 1998 Jeep Cherokee
  By fek2 - January 15 - 10:48 pm

  I 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