Consumer Guide's® Auto Editors have scoured repair bulletins and questioned mechanics to search for commonly occurring problems for a particular vehicle. In some cases we also give possible manufacturer-suggested solutions. In many instances these trouble spots are Technical Service Bulletins posted by the manufacturer, however, we have our own expert looking at additional vehicle problems.

Accessory belt: Serpentine drive belt comes off when idler pulley breaks. Should be replaced as a dealer recall. (2000)

Climate control: If the heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems do not work properly, a new circuit board (logic control) must be installed. (1997)

Engine misfire: Some vehicles were built with a crankshaft timing gear that was not properly hardened. If it has already been replaced, you will see red paint on the engine's front lifting eye. The company is replacing the gears beyond the normal warranty period. (1995-96)

Fuel odors: When refueling, the pump nozzle may click off at full flow requiring a much slower flow due to a twisted breather pipe at the fuel-tank filler neck. (1992-96)

Hard starting: Difficult starting or a no-start is probably due to a bad ignition coil which has overheated. (The pitch may have even leaked out.) The ignition module is the root cause. (1992-94)

Oil leak: A revised output seal can remedy transfer gearbox oil leak. (1992-98)

Transmission leak: Water can enter the transmission breather tube and, in cold weather, freeze causing the transmission to leak. (1995-98)

Transmission noise: The transfer case makes a whining noise, but a gear-lever kit has been designed to fix it. (1994-95)

This table lists costs of likely repairs for comparison with other vehicles. The dollar amount includes the cost of the part(s) and labor (based on $50 per hour) for the typical repair without extras or add-ons. Like the pricing information, replacement costs can vary widely depending on region. Expect charges at a new-car dealership to be slightly higher.

1993-95 Classic: Stress crack may develop in plastic fuel tank of some vehicles, which may ultimately result in evidence of fuel from underside of vehicle when filling (or especially, overfilling) the tank.

1993-95: Stress cracks may develop in some vehicles' plastic fuel tanks, resulting in fuel leakage. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts.

1995 w/4.0-liter V8: Idler pulley can fail, resulting in serpentine-belt damage or disengagement.

1995: Chafing of cruise-control wire can cause insulation to fail; electrical grounding can cause driver's airbag to deploy.

1995: Rear radius arm can fail; a broken arm can allow movement of rear axle and vehicle instability.

1995-98: Certain underhood hose and tubing components can fail, allowing fluid to leak.

1995-99: As a result of water entry, subsequent freezing, and ice blockage, transmission breather tube can become clogged and expel transmission fluid from dipstick onto hot engine components.

2000: One or both bolts that retain brake caliper to axle may be loose or possibly missing.

2001: Water contamination of the automatic-transmission oil can lead to transmission failure, resulting in unintentional vehicle movement.