Overview & Reviews

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is one of the pioneers that ushered in the modern midsize SUV in the early 1990s. Jeep has always wanted the Grand Cherokee to be maneuverable enough for urban duty, roomy enough for family duty, stylish enough to take out on the town and capable enough to tow your toys or shuttle your passengers to a remote campsite. Modern Grand Cherokees are far more refined than the early models, but they're no less versatile.

Unlike most other traditional SUVs, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has always been built using a carlike unibody platform for superior on-road handling. Yet Jeep's strong reputation for off-road prowess is retained, thanks to the Grand Cherokee's advanced four-wheel-drive systems and capable suspension. It's a rare combination of attributes in a modern utility vehicle, as the Jeep is able to venture farther off the beaten path than competing crossover SUVs.

User Reviews:

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  Fourth Grand Cherokee...and my last - 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By joe - October 27 - 10:23 am

  This is my 4th grand Cherokee and will definitely be my last although it is a big improvement over the 2000 I had before. I have the 65th Anniversary with the 3.7L V-6. Its a much more refined ride over the 2000 Laredo I had. 31,000 miles and the brakes have already had to be re-done 3 times, and the 30k mile service cost me about $900 after taxes...OUCH! Fuel mileage on the highway is 19- 20mpg and in the city is 14-15. My wifes Tahoe gets better and has better room and power. Had a transmission leak at 14k miles (fixed under warranty). Mine has been in the shop 7 times (brakes, transmission, electrical problems (the door locks wouldnt work) The dealer does a good job but is $$$$

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  Seats Catch On Fire! - 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By JWR11 - October 19 - 7:00 pm

  2003 Overland purchased new Oct 2002. 72000 miles and the same tires / brakes still in good shape. Runs great. No issues except it cost $750 to repair the heater blend door last year. Returned to dealer for electric seat warmer recall in Jan 07. Thought all was repaired but yesterday the drivers seat caught fire and burned holes in the leather seating area. Obviously from the seat warmer. Called the dealer and will take it in this week and see if Chrysler will warranty it, More later. Be careful of the electric seat heaters in these Jeeps. Seems as if others have had the same problem as well, from what I can determine from the Internet.

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  Great 2WD SUV. Very Reliable. - 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By SPETERS - October 18 - 1:00 pm

  Bought this with 12,000 miles on it in 2002 and now I have 186,000 miles. It is the 2wd version so it gets ok gas mileage, but not great. Other than a few minor repairs and maintenance, it has not been in the shop. Fit and finish is good. It has been a VERY reliable car. It is fairly comfortable on long trips and has great storage capacity with the back seats down. I love the way the back seats fold completely flat. Holds two dog crates and tons of luggage. The ride is a bit rough and it takes turns like a heavy truck, but other than that is a pleasure to drive. The engine is a V6 and has plenty of pep and low end torque. I dont tow anything so a V6 was fine for me.

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  best looking jeep ever - 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By legund60 - October 16 - 10:00 am

  My wife has all ways wanted a jeep, so last july she got the jeep she wanted. we havent had the jeep that long, but have alway driven dodge products, and have had very little problems with them. I think that the products will become some of the best made American cars on the road.

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  Its ok but miss my ford - 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By doug - October 14 - 10:00 am

  i traded my f-150 for this jeep because my wife and i needed a more family friendly vehicle when i bought it the ac wasnt working right and the brakes needed replaced which Chrysler fixed for free and put new rotors on the front. For someone who works on there own vehicles this is the perfect vehicle everything is pretty much easy to access. Just wished it had more cargo space and i love the 4.7 liter high output motor but to get maximum performance out of the engine you must use premium gas.

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  1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 6 cylinder - 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Matt - October 10 - 2:03 pm

  Bought the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4 1/2 years ago, just traded in with 206000 miles. Overall, I was pleased with the Jeeps performance. The inline 6 cylinder, 4.0 liter engine is indestructible. Experienced slipping with the transmission, but such problems are to be expected with high mileage vehicles.

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  A Comfortable SUV - 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Nathan B. - October 10 - 6:50 am

  Overall, I have greatly enjoyed my 98 Jeep Grand Cherokee. There are a few annoyances, but it has been fairly reliable and it is extremely comfortable.

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  Happy in My Jeep - 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Zernitsky - October 10 - 2:00 am

  Enjoy it - confident in its track record - love its performance that Jeep has lived up to for years Confident on & off road Im 53 Outdoor adventurer Outdoor photographer, Hiker, biker Kayaker, xcountry skier I own a horse & have a dog my Jeep meets all my needs! Everything fits in a Jeep - Its durable & yet very stylish - comfortable in the mtns beach or the city - Handles well & gives me the confidence to go exploring in all kinds of terrain & weather

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  Jeep Class - 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Bruce D - October 8 - 2:00 am

  I use to go through about one vehicle a year until I bought a used 1996 Grand Cherokee. I was so impressed with it, that within a year I bought my present 2000 model. The Jeep is perfect for my use. For a SUV, I consider its 23-24 mpg on the highway a decent performance. Although not a hot rod, it has all the power needed for 99% of the time. Other than the having the drivers power window unit replaced once, it has given me trouble free operation.

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  2004 GC Laredo (4.0L I6) - 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By pghegseth - October 4 - 11:46 pm

  Previously owned a 96 Laredo 4x4 (purchased in 2000) and loved it. Perhaps the most reliable vehicle I ever owned. 240,000 miles with only minor maintenance and still eating up miles (my son has it now). I bought the 2004 Laredo twelve years later to replace it, I had to have the indestructable I6 engine! Very pleased with it so far. It rides more comfortably than my old Jeep and looks sharper (Silver with black trim and a dark grey interior). If it holds up as well as my previous Jeep Laredo I will be most pleased. Maintenance is just a fact of life in all vehicles, regardless of make /model. If youre fortunate (like I was), it all minor maintenance and wearable parts.