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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  fun for the money - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By jeepsRfun2drive - April 3 - 11:56 pm

  the jeep has had some issues, but overall the fun and satisfaction of driving it has been far beyond my expectations. i bought my 05 5.7L HEMI with 24k, have 49k now, had electrical issues with ac and the knob on the gps fell off, both replaced under warranty. Battery died at 30k. Having electrical issues with lights flashing on and off, havent had dealership look yet, only works in automatic without problems. keychains broke, cupholder in the back broke, passenger side heat vent broke, sunroof doesnt close right unless i push it along, and it still rolls back sometimes when closing, leather on drivers seat ripped. american car, i got what i paid for, gas guzzling power lo quality build

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  Never worry - 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Jilly - April 1 - 10:00 am

  This SUV will probably be given to my daughter when she begins to drive. Shes four right now. This SUV is reliable. My neighbor has a 1976 model still on the road. He wont give it up. This led me to buy one. I am really satisfied.

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  Great Car - 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Kopie - April 1 - 10:00 am

  My jeep is so great. I have never had a problem with it. I reccomend this SUV to anyone looking.

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  My Jeep - 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Matthew - March 30 - 5:46 pm

  I have been very happy with my Jeep... 4 sets of tiers..Just did the brakes the 3 time...3 belts...1 water pump...& a new Manafold...Oil & Gas that it...Hit Wood!! Needs Tranny work & a new Muffler

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  Nice Ride - 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By JS - March 30 - 9:43 am

  The 08 Grand Cherokee Laredo equipeed with the 26X package has a nice ride and an exceptionally high build quality. No squeeks, no rattles and the fit of parts is virtually perfect. Gas mileage around town has been 15.2 mpg.

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  A $35K piece of junk - 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Rick vW - March 29 - 7:36 am

  Nothing but electrical problems with Jeeps (I owned 3 and each time I was convinced by the dealer I had an anomalous car). Year 2: driver seat electric stops working. Year 2: door panel comes loose and cannot be attached. Year 3: many tranny problems, leakages, starting problems. $6000 in total cost. Year 4: extreme cracking of seat leather (LOWEST GRADE!), leakage of tranny fluids, loud airplane noise from tranny. Year 5: real electrical problems start: lights wont go out. 3 batteries dead, electric windows will not go up. I get about 170 miles out of 20 gallons, the car drives like a tank and with all the problems it is just garage parked at this point. ASK YOURSELF: $35k for this?

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  Outstanding car - 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Blake Etem - March 26 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car new in 1993 in California. I drove it all over the southwest. We moved to FL in 1996, driving the Jeep across the US loaded down with bikes, bags, pets, kids, etc. - then we drove it all over the southeast until we moved to Italy in 2000. The car has never left us stranded or really given us any problems at all. It has 135000 miles on it now and we are hesitant to sell it even though we just bought a new VW Passat - we just love this Jeep so much. It is fun to drive, realiable and a very practical car for kids, pets and all terrain and weather.

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  First Jeep! - 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By nodj - March 26 - 2:00 am

  I would never have shown up for this unless my Dad had bought a 300 and had a great experience. Well, yes the front discs have been replaced - no problem. I hit an 8 point buck with it when it was 2 months old - 7k damage but it did not even spill my coffee. Repairs by dealership were absolutely to as new. I love the motor sound of the V8. The stereo makes supurb music. The gas mileage is +2 over a V6 Explorer. All features are well thought out and work!! I have towed and it is immpecable towing. I live in bad weather and it is unfaltering in snow and ice.

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  Good SUV, but ageing fast - 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By alexRohner - March 26 - 2:00 am

  The GJC has an extremely nice styling and is still the best looking SUV out there. The engine is powerful and responsive. Gas mileage isnt great, but not excessive compared to other SUVs. Reliability is high (that might be because they assemble the European versions in Austria), I have not experienced one single problem in 3 years. Inside is prctical, nice, though not exciting. Road holding qualities are below par even though one can reach quite high cornering speeds. There is too much body roll! European SUVs (VW, BMW) are at least one generation ahead in this respect.

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  Not bad but definitely not Honda quality - 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Jordan - March 24 - 10:30 pm

  With the V8 this vehicle is a pretty decent overall package. Its definitely much more refined than past JGCs, however it would be ideal if it had a smooth revving multi-valve engine. Good ride, good sight lines, just wish the build quality was better. I most likely will not buy another JGC as there are better available SUVs especially from the Japanese brands.