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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  jeep sucks - 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By misty bridges - March 22 - 6:46 pm

  Do not buy this SUV just had both head gaskets blow 2600.00 and one week later needs new oil pump and drain gaskets another 2500.00 not to mention the 500.00 pink headlight nothing is under warranty !!!!

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  5th Jeep GC - 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Dakota - March 22 - 2:26 pm

  This is our 5th Jeep - and it is far and away the best yet. The ride is vastly improved from the 2004 Overland that we traded in. The noise level has been dramatically reduced. Fit and finish is on a par with the Acura MDX and Toyota Sequoia that we also looked at. The GC, because of dealer incentives, was clearly the best buy. The HEMI, while powerful, is also somewhat thirsty. Mileage so far has hovered around 18 for mixed city/hwy driving.

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  VERY Pleased - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By jeeper05 - March 19 - 6:04 am

  I bought my 2005 Jeep back in october of 2010 with only 31,000 miles on it. the previous owner had this vehicle LOADED and we got a great price for it. it has been nothing but PERFECT for us. the only thing it didnt come with was the tow package so we bought an aftermarket hitch receiver (Curt) and it looks wonderful and works amazing. we have not had a single problem with this vehicle. the ride is smooth which is something i didnt expect. the gas mileage is to be desired, but its worth it for the ride and functionality of the 2005 JGC!

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  Expensive to own, fun to drive - 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By pphilipp - March 18 - 10:00 am

  This is a fun and powerful car. Had it for 6 years, and the main reason I wouldnt by a Jeep again is that it has had lots of problems over the years, and their service really sucks. everytime I take it for service, its at least 400-500 bucks. The transmission had to be re-built after 60k miles at $2.000. Airconditioning broken several times, and $400 to fix. I would much rather get one of the newer SUVs, such as the Highlander or the new Honda Pilot. Be careful if considering a Jeep, you are getting a fun, but not reliable car, and set some money aside for repairs.

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  Pushing 230,000 Miles - 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By eprince - March 16 - 10:41 am

  I bought this car from my grandmother with 160,000 miles. Ive since done more than a few minor repairs (radiator, alternator, idler pulleys, etc.), but nothing I couldnt either do myself or a family friend couldnt do for cheap. The belt tensioner pulley is messed up, causing strain on the alternator, so I have had to replace it a few times, but it is under lifetime warranty with free replacements and I do the work myself. Now, it has 231,800 miles and counting, original block and transmission running stronger than ever. If you can live with doing relatively minor repairs, doing proper maintenance, and dont drive like a bat out of hell, this is one of the best vehicles made.

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  disappointed - 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By disappointed - March 15 - 9:33 am

  I have a love/hate relationship with my Jeep. I love the style, comfort, and features. But the reliability of this vehicle is extremely disappointing. I do drive quite a bit, but there have been so many things break on this Jeep that should not go bad. Starters, ball bearings, water pumps, and hoses... I cant afford to keep this Jeep. Its always twice as much to service and fix than anything else.

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  1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee review - 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Billy Johnson - March 14 - 10:00 am

  grand cherokee has been reliable for the most part.the only major repair ive done is to replace the fuel pump & regulator assembly.I pull a boat with it frequently and the 4 liter engine is a little week for towing, but the performance of the 4 liter has been very good to excellent.The four wheel drive performs great.Ive been very pleased with this vehicle, in fact, my wife and I agree that its the best vehicle weve ever had.We love this vehicle!

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  Used Jeep review - 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Allen - March 14 - 1:10 am

  I just purchased my 08 Jeep. I had a 98 Accord with near 200000 miles and with a family started needed something bigger and newer. I found my 08 Jeep marked down to a very affordable price and made the choice over many others cars and SUVs were were looking at. My Jeep is about as basic as they come, but I was not looking for top of the line nor could I afford it. The only thing I can saw 100% I wish I had was better fuel economy, but I knew what I was getting when I got an SUV. I think the cruise control should be back on the steering wheel, or wheel mounted radio controls should be on all models. I wish I had the roof rack. I probably wouldnt use it, but it adds to the look.

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  This Jeep left me wanting a car! - 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By AMarshall - March 13 - 3:50 am

  I bought this vehicle in 2006 with 40,000 miles on it. Still looked and drove like a new vehicle for the first year and my husband is a fanatic about regular maintenance and upkeep. On four different occasions, this Jeep just quit with no warning and I had to have it towed to a garage. Four garages and six well-established mechanics and they still never found the problem. They all say its something electrical (perhaps a short) that they cannot find--even with diagnostic tools. Now, the cooling fan went out (another electric issue) and I cant drive it less than 20 mph without it overheating. BOTH front automatic window mechanism have also busted and had to be replaced at $300 each.

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  JEEPS RULE - 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Jeep8511 - March 12 - 10:00 am

  great all around SUV