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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  owner of this car - 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Mark zonis - December 1 - 2:00 am

  i love this car this car have evrithin i need

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  bad @$$ suv - 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By jeepguy@aol.com - December 1 - 2:00 am

  very nice and fun with an excellent 4x4 system and comfortable both on and off road would be nice if jeep came out with a 4x4 car like the audi a4 or subaru impreza though.

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  Best in snow - 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By ny123 - December 1 - 2:00 am

  I have a 2001 4Runner that is downright scary in the snow. We had a lot of snow in the northeast this year, and we have put about 10,000 miles on our 2004 Grand Cherokee since 11/03. The 2004 Grand Cherokee is the best thing I have ever driven in the snow...I think, its the best "real SUV"(not like the Pilot,or Highlander types) for the money.

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  Ride is excellent both on and off road - 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By tRIPLE ZrT - November 30 - 10:00 am

  Bought with 94k miles is now up to 135k only problem is the cv joint went out 300$ Ive never had a problem with strting the 5.2liter V8 unlike other laredo this is fully loaded with leather interior. I only wish I could have bought a jeep sooner

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  More Brake Problems - 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By ACHAPMAN - November 30 - 10:00 am

  I love my 2000 JGC,But.... I had the front rotors replaced at 18K and was told the replacement part had been redesigned and there would be no more problems. Well, were at 36K now and guess what? Yep, new rotors and pads again. They made me pay the first time, and I guess Ill have to pay again. Seriously considering whether to dump this vehicle or just keep buying new brakes every 18 months.

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  Stay away - 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By FromLovertoHater - November 30 - 10:00 am

  Bought new (for a really good price) in March of 02. Started having trouble from the get go. Had the left rear tire blow out every 3,000 miles, then at 11,500 the tranny blew up. Thats just the beginning. Nonstop problems...gas guzzler...inside is bland. If you do get one get the V8

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  JGC - 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By BJB - November 30 - 10:00 am

  Love the exterior design. reliability was actualy very good EXCEPT for BRAKES. Something is definitely wrong with the brakes. Why wont DC admit there is a problem with brakes or are they doing it on purpose to keep the repair shops busy? Excellent vehicle except for teh BRAKES

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  Great Suv - 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By hmattison - November 30 - 10:00 am

  I bought the 2002 Grand Cherokee. Love it, great suv. It drives very smoothly, for a suv. I drove in other suv, and this is by far the best. If you are looking for a jeep. This is the way to go.

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  Pretty good SUV - 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Matman1215 - November 30 - 12:03 am

  I bought my Grand Cherokee brand new in the summer of 04 and I am pretty pleased with it. Have had 2 minor problems:transmission leak at 8000 miles and the battery exploded at about 19,000 miles. No one knew why but it was replaced for free under warranty. Comfortable inside and looks good on the outside. Could use a bit more rear leg room and not sure why but I keep getting random dents on the tailgate and have noticed other GCs with similar dents as well-not sure if that is common or not. Will be getting a new car within a year but it wont be a new Grand Cherokee. Would definitely keep the 04 over the new style. Fuel economy isnt that bad for an SUV-gets better mpg than my moms Liberty.

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  Solid 4x4 - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By wbrem588 - November 29 - 2:53 pm

  I do not own this vehicle, it is my mothers. However, I do get plenty of seat time behind the wheel, so heres my personal experience. After owning a late model XJ Cherokee for over a decade, my parents picked up this 2005 WK Grand Cherokee almost 5 years ago. I believe it is the Rocky Mountain trim? Not 100% sure, but it is not a Limited model. It has the 4.7 8-cylinder, Quadra-Trac 4x4, two-tone grey leather, sunroof, heated seats, and thats about it on options. It now has almost 154K and it was bought with about 64K. It has generally been a very reliable rig in the almost 5 years of ownership. The 4.7 has been pretty much bulletproof. It runs great, its pretty quiet, and it sounds damn mean if you lay into it. Not a Hemi by any means, but it and the 5-speed makes for a worthy power-train. With the exception of a new water pump installed and some electrical gremlins resolved at approximately 135K, and a 90K tune-up, oil changes have otherwise been the only maintenance performed. In the beginning of ownership, we did had issues with the vehicle stalling when youre coming to a stop. The dealer couldnt figure out the cause of this either. But, we found that if you run mid-grade gasoline, the stalling doesnt stop completely, but it stalls a whole lot less often, and it even seems to run a little better. It has never stalled on me personally. One more thing of note, the key fobs are not made very well. Both original keys fell apart maybe two years ago. Aftermarket fobs do not last long either, so buy new ones from a dealer the first time. Also, I believe that the TPMS sensor is going bad. Even with all tires filled to recommended specs, the sensor will beep and the light will flash at start-up, and then will flash every so often while youre driving. Not a huge issue really. Quadra-Trac has been flawless. Its a Jeep, after all. Mileage is so-so, its gotten no more than 19mpg on the highway, and it seems to average between 15-17. Interior wise, it has all held up pretty well. The driver seat has a tear (there when bought), and the climate controls on the dash have never illuminated the whole time weve had it. Not sure if this is a common issue with the WK models, but it can be a pain in the rear to make changes when driving at night. Other than those two things, the interior has again been pretty solid. No leaks from the sunroof, and the heated seats get real nice and warm. Overall, the Jeep has been a good reliable SUV. Being the first year of this body style, it has had its little issues and quirks. Definitely pick up a 2008-10 if you can find one. I believe the 4.7 for those years received a significant bump in power and a small gain in efficiency, and there are a few details inside and outside that I think dress up the vehicle a bit. But the 2005-07 models wont leave you regretting your purchase by any means. If I didnt need to have a truck, I would not hesitate to daily one of these.