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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
203-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
128000 mi
US $465
Thermostat housing cracked, mechanic said this plastic piece breaking was a common failure in these cars
290000 mi
Back catalytic converters are both shot.
124000 mi
$70
exhaust tip after the muffler
142600 mi
$1200
timing chain tensioner broke mine is older wersion of the engine originally with oil cap on left and pot iron fuel manifold the old version of 4.0L car made in july 2000 actually was same day at mechanic
142600 mi
still at the garage with tensioners problem
199700 mi
US $450
3 leaks in cooling system also some vacuum leaks so the car was running lean
75000 mi
US $2400
intake gasket replacement Left exhaust manifold cracked at y-pipe connection.
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