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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  Beast - 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By JohnHervy - July 19 - 3:23 pm

  We got our 5.9 limited Grand Cherokee new. It was silver. Hood louvers, fully leather seats, and a chrome exhaust pipe. Unbelievably distinctive. It was our first Jeep, what a powerful, smooth beast. It was the fastest SUV ever made. When the motor starts, it rumbles. You dont just hear it idling, you feel it reverberating in your chest, it moves your soul. It carried us safely, reliably, and luxuriously for 6.5 years on city streets and country trails. We lost it this week, a very sad, bitter- sweet moment, it was our treasured beast. But traded it in for a new hemi- powered Grand Cherokee Limited which should arrive today.

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  Most sought JEEP model - 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By joanne - July 8 - 10:43 am

  They didnt make too many of them, theyre in high demand. Theres also a club for just this model. Minimal repairs since owning vehicle. Most luxurious Jeep model and year Ive seen. Gas Mileage could be better, 20 on the freeway, less in town. Still going strong after almost 20 years. Still looks nearly new.

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  Love it! - 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Des Moines Jeep - April 25 - 10:00 am

  Awesome Jeep! Bought it used off of a lease and have loved it for the 2+ years weve had it thus far. Would buy another Jeep in a second!

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  Black Beauty - 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Jon Boy - March 31 - 11:33 am

  The Jeep has been a wonderful all purpose vehicle. I have had no problems other than typical for an auto, regular maintenance. The interior layout is good, although the rear tire does take up some cargo space. The stereo is great although I have the infinity system upgrade. The GC rides and drives great, the 4x4 is flawless, i must admit it can be alittle thirsty at the pump and i have the 6 cylinder. I would recommend this to anyone looking for an all purpose suv.

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  I like Jeeps - 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By laustin - March 22 - 5:46 am

  This is my 2nd jeep. I bought is used with 30k miles. I have had to replace the water pump, power steering pump, brakes, radiator. I love my car but the repairs bother me. I have 100,500K now and have to consider the next car I will buy. I feel very safe in this Jeep on the highway. I feel if I was hit I would stand a chance of living and this is what separates the Jeep from the Jeep wannabes.

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  Jeepn - 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Kenneth L. Woodard - February 24 - 4:26 am

  My Jeep has been with this family for nearly 8 years. It is a good ride and has given us a good ride for the bucks. It was bought as a vehicle for our daughter to drive at KU! Now it is a vehicle for our son who is also at KU! It has good gas mileage and has give us decent repair bills. Mainly, spark plugs and tires. It will make someone a good third or fourth car.

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  98 jeep - 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By derekw - February 13 - 10:00 am

  very strong vechicle can take whatever i can dish out

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  Transmission - 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Ronald1522 - December 19 - 7:53 pm

  I really like my Jeep. It is roomy and a good solid ride. The only problem that I have is when shifting from reverse to drive it takes about 2 seconds for the transmission to engage. If you forget to wait the motor races and it slams into gear.

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  Great SUV - (In its time) - 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Kirk - December 1 - 5:20 pm

  Overall, I have to admit I love this truck. Its very, very quick (especially with a few cheap bolt-ons), rides decent, and has more off-road ability than 99% of the drivers would ever need. My main complaint: build quality and reliability. My poor Jeep has spent more time in the shop than I care to add up. I would have gladly paid a couple more thousand for it if Jeep had put a little more effort into quality control.

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  Laredo-My Reliable Friend - 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By VJohns - October 9 - 5:03 am

  I was told that the first year of owning a Jeep can be a real pain in the "you know what," and I believe it! Brakes, alignment, a new computer and an annoying noise associate with the pinion angle when traveling at 60mph all plagued the vehicle (and me) during the first year. After that, basic maintenance and that is all. A new battery was needed at year 6; in the last year the power door locks have given up working and the transmission is beginning to slip. I think it was developing the transmission problem years ago, but while under warranty I was told that it was "normal play" - even though it made a wonderful "kerchunk" sound when put in reverse :^> Headlights getting "milky"/dim.