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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  i love my jeep - 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By jeep girl - July 11 - 2:00 am

  I went in blind to buying an suv,but after a few different test tries, I decided on a 2000 JGC ltd.v8 w/Quadra- Drive. More for the money,handles just as good as the expensive models.It takes on the deep snow to hard rains as if it were a sunny day.Drives smooth even on the toughest dirt road. The style looks good.Very comfy inside.Brakes good,but the rotors had to be changed already.All in all I still will buy another jeep.

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  great ride - 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By david55 - July 11 - 2:00 am

  not one problem. great ride

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  Stick a fork in me: Im done - 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Jeff B. - July 10 - 7:23 am

  Loaded. Immaculately maintained My second Jeep. (Wife likes her new 2nd Liberty. FWIW, her well maintained old one blew a head at 113,000, w/ no warning, but TG after she traded). Jeep cant build a damn tranny to save their life: this is my second (previous 2001) to trash the entire Quadra II tranny ($3500, each time). This one did it while I was saving up for a new evaporator ($1300) for the AC. I though my old BMW cost a bunch to maintain, but nothing on it "just broke": they wore out. Repeated drive line issues, ac problems and others make me wish Id bought a Subaru/almost anything else. Helpful dealer. Awful car. Priced trade value on Edmunds: can you say "abandon ship?"

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  Buying a used jeep? Good Luck - 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By 4wheeler - July 9 - 10:00 am

  We wish we would have reviewed the listings on the chat rooms before buying. NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE! The transmission is lousy, expect problems!

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  JEEP is great - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By D. Forsyth - July 7 - 12:33 am

  This was my 3rd Jeep in a row, I enjoy driving them and I find the seating room good and the cargo area even better when rear seats are folded down. Would prefer easier folding of the rear seats.

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  New Used 2001 - 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By mmartinfan - July 4 - 10:00 am

  Got it used w/ 27800 miles already broke in.. Had a 95 like it now trying a newer 1. Added a tow package I6 is ok for pulling. not had a chance to use it off road yet since ive only had it 2 weeks now. Great looking. thought I did not like the look, but the ride is great

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  Lost Confidence - 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Alexis - July 4 - 10:00 am

  I owed a Jeep Sport for 6 years and bought a 2000 Grand Cherokee. This model has major rotor problems. 25,000 Rotors ground down, brakes changed 31,000 New Rotors and brakes (I paid 50%) 41,000 Need Rotors and brakes again. (paid by Jeep) Jeep put out a "technical bulletin" so there now is a "repair kit". (I have to pay 50% again) I am not the only person having this problem. Sincerely and frustrated....

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  great off road, not so hot anywhere else - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Patty Ewing - June 30 - 10:53 pm

  The new drivers side hand grip sticks out way too far-- its a driving hazard. The sound system is way too complicated and not much bang for the buck. I LOVE the off-road handling which is why we bought it. The Hemi engine is great but the pain at the gas pump really hurts -- couldnt it get better mileage? I find the comfort and seeing/views from the drivers side to be much worse than our previous SUVs -- 93 and 03 Ford Explorers. But out in the desert? Stay outta my way!

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  Hot Rod Jeep - 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Erie CPA - June 29 - 5:46 pm

  This machine is awesome! Fast, solid and fun to drive. You dont buy it for the fuel economy!

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  Very pleased with our 05 Hemi GC Limited - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Chas - June 29 - 3:10 pm

  Let me say right up front that my wife and I love our new GC. Like any vehicle it has a few quirks and some weaknesses, but they are few and far between. The integrated feel of the steering, engine, brakes and transmission tell me that Daimler had an influence on the redesign of the GC. Even the sound/feel of the doors closing shows a refined level of engineering and manufacture. I am much more confident with New York driving on washboard sections at curves thanks to the independent front suspension. The previous GC models could not keep up with the road surface and would attempt to leave the ground. The new model feels safer all around. Seats are great, sound is great with the fader set for full rear.