Are Jeep Cherokees XJ reliable?

Are Jeep Cherokees XJ reliable?

Seriously though, not only is the XJ the perfect size, it’s also dirt cheap and super reliable. If you’re still not convinced that the XJ Cherokee isn’t awesome then you just need to go wheel one. They’re so much fun to drive both on and off-road thanks to the torquey 4.0-liter and the lightweight unibody construction.

How long does a Cherokee XJ last?

I’ve seen loads of Cherokee 4.0L going way beyond 300,000. I have also seen a couple over 400,000 and one over 500,000. Take care of it, and even though they are quirky, they last forever.

How many XJ jeeps were made?

It is said this vehicle was named so to stand for ‘eXciting Jeep. ‘ During its production span of 18years, almost a total of three million Cherokee XJs were manufactured. To be exact, they were 2,884,172 vehicles in all.

What does TJ mean on a Jeep?

TJ stands for “True Jeep”.

How many miles can you get out of a 4.0 Jeep motor?

250K+ miles before the 4.0L needs an overhaul is very common. It’s a pretty bulletproof engine.

Is the XJ the only Jeep with a unitbody?

Unlike the other Jeeps in our special section, the XJ is the only one with a Unitbody and some of the issues are related to that. It also shares many drivetrain components with both the TJ and YJ, so we won’t cover all of that again.

Why does my XJ leak so much water?

Over time, it will flex enough to break the seal on the windshield; rainwater will seep in and sit on the floorboards, rusting them a little bit each time. This XJ leaked when we bought it with 190,000 miles on the clock and it had never even been wheeled. The twisting and flexing of off-roading only serve to break the windshield seal faster.

How many jeeps were made in 2001?

Introduced in 1983, you could still buy one new in 2001. There were almost three million produced over its life span, there are still tons of them out there, and as far as we can tell, it’s the third most popular Jeep among our readers.

When did the Jeep Wrangler first come out?

To many tent-drivers, it is just a station wagon. Introduced in 1983, you could still buy one new in 2001. There were almost three million produced over its life span, there are still tons of them out there, and as far as we can tell, it’s the third most popular Jeep among our readers.