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Jeep(Chrysler)
4.0 six automatic only in the UK (manual available in other markets). 2.5 litre overhead valve four cylinder petrol engine noisy, far from effortless with meagre 117 - 121bhp. The model was on the LHD market for many years before it came to the UK . Small luggage area, especially with spare wheel in place. Spare wheel creates a rear blind spot. Have been automatic gearbox and transfer case problems. Lots came onto the market all at once, part-exchanged for Voyagers. Headlamp self-levelling motors cost £265 + VAT a side and are an MOT requirement. Have been aircon evaporator failures at 2 to 4 years old. £1,000 job to put right. 12th from Bottom in 144 car 2002 JD Power / What Car? Customer Satisfaction Survey of V and W reg cars. Chrysler Jeep least reliable of 31 makes of car in 2002 'Which?' reliability survey cars 2000 - 2002. Chrysler Jeeps had highest warranty repair costs in 2003 Warranty Direct Reliability index (index 260.97 v/s lowest 31.93). Jeep bottom of Reliability Index again for 2004 combining high average cost of repair of £509.31 with high 43.75 failures per 100.
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