Overview & Reviews

A 5.9-liter V8 making 245 horsepower and 345 pound-feet torque powers the Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited, making it the mightiest of all Jeeps. With the addition of the 5.9, the putrid Orvis model dies. Two new colors and "next-generation" airbags round out the changes.

• Lightweight unibody construction, excellent on and off-road manners, optional V-8, standard ABS, dual airbags, lots of standard equipment

• Spare tire hogs cargo area, engines hog gas, not as roomy inside as some competitors, price climbs rapidly as options are added

User Reviews:

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  What Problems? - 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Master Ho - November 2 - 2:00 am

  I bought a 6cyl/auto. with 41k miles and have put on 18k more, so far. Most of my driving is in town, with a few road trips. Aside from the right door lock sticking(when using the remote), the noisy front swaybar bushings, and front alignment, I havent experienced any major problems. Maint. is fairly straightforward and parts prices are average. Front brake pads were replaced at 41k, but the rotors were fine.

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  A Comfortable SUV - 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Nathan B. - October 10 - 6:50 am

  Overall, I have greatly enjoyed my 98 Jeep Grand Cherokee. There are a few annoyances, but it has been fairly reliable and it is extremely comfortable.

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  MY favorite 2 person car - 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By jeep man - August 21 - 10:00 am

  This is a fun car. In town or on the highway it is fun to drive and easy to handle. Off road it performs like a champ. It is big enough to be safe and small enough to behave in tight city traffic. The console display has more warnings and information than you would believe!

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  Good performer for a price - 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By iameziv - August 8 - 2:00 am

  We bought this vehicle with about 26K miles it served us well until 6 months ago. After hitting 34k miles there are many electrical hickups (Lights, Info center, Alarm, The horn botton collapse) Then the water pump started leaking (replaced that one too) now the rear differential is making whiny noise and who knows how much that going to cost.

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  stay away from jeeps - 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By kekai - June 21 - 2:00 am

  stay away from grand cherokees. They are unreliable and porly built

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  Elect. Horrors - 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By rol - January 15 - 2:00 am

  sun roof drains right unto fuse box of 5.9; causing horrendous electrical problems! dealer will not honor extended zero deductible warranty and I bought there!

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  I have had the 98 jeep for about 6 months - 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Michael - October 10 - 6:52 pm

  Well when i first got the jeep I was worried but it turned out pretty well, and yes I mean it has about 194,xxx on it but for a inline 6 its nothing, I do have a few leaks, the oil pan is a giving on all(most) jeeps, the rest pinon seal is leaking but thats not to bad to fix, and then some seals causing the trans to leak, but other then that, she runs and drives and has never quit on me, not even on the cold days, my brother vehicle with a good battery still died and mine just cranked right up, the fuel pump on this keeps are known to go out so just beware , hmm it does good off-road also, even know with front and rear open diff. It goes good, hmm on road it had a lot of torque!! But HP. Not to much so just keep that in mine, on mine jeep I can average about 20-21 MPG on HWY, and about 15-16om city driving . She does like to drink has so just keep that also in mine. But I have gone places where I couldnt in my civic, but Im glad I got the jeep! Well worth it just keep it nice on the inside(engine bay, and all the trans) and it should be a great SUV .

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  Please stay away! - 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Islander - August 26 - 2:00 am

  Stay away from this vehicle. Wonderful lemon.

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  quality SUV - 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By gjf - July 23 - 10:00 am

  I have had great success with this SUV. Limited repair work and very reliable.

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  Jeep Grand Cherokee 98 - 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By nightrider - June 8 - 10:00 am

  very disappointed in the repair I had to do to the Jeep. Front differencial, rear differencial, hard gear shifting especially going into reverse. Idles rough