I bought this car over 6 years ago with 112k on it. It is a great tow vehicle (2.8 ton), great on fuel (2.8 Diesel), small enough to get around everywhere, tight turning circle, and plenty of power I did thing about trading it at the beginning of the year but I couldnt find anything that was suitable and could do the same things as this puppy! To date the only problem is it will jump out of first gear if you dont know what you are doing, (it seems to have a fake first gear) the driving position is not ideal and to reach the pedals the steering...Read more

Owned our KJ since 160000Kms used. 2.8 litre CRD She's been a solid workhorse, although plays up with the wife from time to time lol. We are at 250000kms and have done usual wear and tear repairs such as the timing belt, water pump Ball joints etc... Tows beautifully and we love it's aesthetics. We have a young one now and are looking at doing some camping trips in the near future and believe she'll old up for another 250000 if cared for. Would recommend if budget is of concern and you need a true 4WD that will go anywhere without breaking the ...Read more

Had the Jeep for 4 years now, its a 2.4 Diesel.

It was problems from day one and then ever since. I've had many second hand cars over the years and with basic maintenance I have had a good run from them .. until I bought this money pit of a car.

The first thing that happened was a cracked oil line, just days after I bought it .. that was $1500 to fix that and a week off the road.

Then we had belt failure, leaving me on the side of the road broken down (the first time that has ever happened to me !).

Then the rear hand brake failed causing the wheels to lock up sometimes while driving and a massive banging sound (thought it was the diff at first).
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My KJ is a 65th Anniversary Sport CRD Manual. Drives well, but not a rocket by any means. Gearing could be a bit higher (e.g now 2,200 rpm @ 100 km, and would work if 1,800 rpm). Fuel consumption is in line with the sticker that was on it when bought: 10.5 l/100 km city and 8.5l/100 km country. I've had some electrical problems, though: 3 of 4 window winders broke down. 2 on back had less than 20 uses, maybe less than 10, and all just out of warranty of course. Dealers didn't want to know me. Others have been transfer case indicator switch and ...Read more

This Jeep has really surprised me. Ive taken it all over Cape York and despite a leaking radiator, it hasnt missed a beat. They modify really well and you can turn them into little beasts! Mine is the 2005 Renegade V6.
I raised mine 2" (OME spring lift + Bilstein shocks), added ARB Front lockers, bullbar, winch, a snorkel and some aggressive tyres. Its a weapon! Its a comfortable car to drive and has all the modern conveniences.
However, i really didnt like the limited storage space. The boot (trunk) is tiny. Once i added my recovery gear,...Read more

Bought the Jeep new in 2005 and have used it constantly ever since. Use is 60% city 40% country with towing a car trailer regularly.
Performance is quiet and responsive. Handling depends on tyres. I have had Cooper AT's on for 90K Klm. For wear they are great but in my view too hard a compound, particularly on the rear.
Problems - mostly minor issues which are of little concern. Upgraded transmission oil radiator to a larger one as the standard radiator was not coping on long hard country trips. Very worth while exercise.
Dealers - hopele...Read more

i have a 2003 jeep cherokee renegade and started giving me gearbox problems at 128000kms and was told it needs a rebuild costs around $4000,so i waited at 130000kms the ecu stops working and the the car stops working,jeep australia cant supply a new ecu and cant reprogram a second hand ecu,so the car is useless and for wrecking now,unless i come across a jeep 2003 cherokee renegade wrecking and take out its ecu,control module,key reader with keys and replace it with mine i have no chance of getting this car back on the road,what a dissapointmen...Read more

2006 diesel has let us down with a blown turbo hose...carry a roll of rescue tape....When the bottom turbo hose failed 2 months later, we felt the engine faltering and made for a large town a.s.a.p. as obtaining parts in country areas is slow and expensive. Suggest roadside assist through your insurance if travelling and towing as we do. We dumped the front seats for a pair of Recaro's ...wonderful...Shop around for servicing, tows reasonably well, good fuel economy but thirsty when towing..15l per 1ook with a 12 ft poptop@95kph. Same figures f...Read more

Purchased a kj jeep Cherokee 2.8l diesel brand new and noticed that the coolant warning light was coming on every 800km Canberra jeep dealer in [name removed] said it was loose hose clamps.After 850km warning came on again coolant low,back to dealer and more excuses. this went on for 5 months,until i diagnosed the problem. the head gasket was leaking coolant into the cylinders and it was being burnt of,so I asked them to do a head service and fix it.To cut a long story short dealer mechanics hydro locked the motor causing more internal damage...Read more