Overview & Reviews

Last year's integrated child safety seat has mysteriously disappeared from press kit and dealer order sheet radar. Other big news is the availability of the optional 5.2-liter V8 engine in 2WD models, and a six-cylinder that qualifies the JGC as a transitional low emission vehicle (TLEV) in California. Refinements have been made to the ABS system, entry-level cassette stereo and floor carpet fit. In January, a sporty TSi model debuted with monotone paint, special aluminum wheels and other goodies.

• Lightweight unibody construction, excellent on and off-road manners, optional V-8, standard ABS, dual airbags, lots of standard equipment

• Spare tire hogs cargo area, engines hog gas, not as roomy inside as some competitors, price climbs rapidly as options are added

User Reviews:

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  Love this Jeep!!! - 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Prat - June 2 - 10:00 am

  Cant believe the deal I got on this Jeep! 97000 miles and its running stronger than I could have asked. Fuel economy is amazing compared to my fathers 4.3 V-6 GMC, I get 25-28mpg on the highway! Handles like a dream, and the Quadratrac is great. There are some squeaks and little rattles, but nothing overly noticeable. Wonderful quality. Love the leather seats, they are soft and comfortable. Tons of room, Im 62" and dont need the drivers seat all the way back. I love this Jeep more every day. I am very confident it will go over 200kmi!

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  Love it! - 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By WVJEEPGRL - December 18 - 5:56 pm

  Bought the TSI 4 dr with over 200000 miles on it. Everyone loves it. I have alot of cars in my lifetime from a firebird with t-tops to a chevette but nothing comes close to my Jeep!

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  Nice - 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Ken - July 10 - 3:03 am

  I got mine in 99 with about 60k on it. Mine is equipped with the 5.9 and the quadradrive, full time 4 wheel drive. this thing is your foul weather friend and nearly unstoppable. It just rolled 290,000 last weekend and with regular maintenance there is another 200k left in it. I still have the factory water pump factory fuel pump and original transfer case. Change your fluids my friends. It has never let me down and really never broke except for the A/C in 04 but who cares. I go off road and play in the mud so I beat this old thing. I tow with it including one 250 mile trip with a 8000 pound trailer way way over the weight limit and aside from poor breaking no heat issues. well worth it.

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  Jeep - 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Derek3237 - June 30 - 2:00 am

  Nice car to own!

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  Would NOT Consider any other SUV BUT.... - 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By ALLRealtySolution - May 24 - 8:50 pm

  If it is a reliable, safe SUV you are looking for, then Cherokee should be your choice. We have owned jeeps since 91 and have had on since. We have a 97 GCL and LOVE IT! The clock JUST turned over 100K... We figure it should last for OVER 300K! So we may have it until 2040 something. lol VERY RELIABLE... VERY SAFE... AND FUN TO 4X4!!

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  The Best SUV Ever - 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By thomas bridges - October 20 - 1:53 am

  this is just a fun suv to drive

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  What a SUV is supposed to be! - 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By haflerman - July 16 - 10:00 am

  Ive tried to get stuck in several wild places with this jeep...to no avail. The 4X4 system on these is the best in the world. Wish I could have said that about my Ford explorer or should I say Exploder-the car has 12 repairs in 1 month. All of them major and over $400 each. Ouch! The vehicle just died at 60k. Not my jeep though. Ive driven it over 145,000 miles and have had to do very minor repairs. (Brakes, trans.service, belts, hoses, tires,etc) I plan to drive this car for more than 1,000,000 miles. I believe it will make it.

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  I love my JGC - 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Alaska Violet - April 6 - 4:36 am

  I got a great deal on my 97 Grand Cherokee Limited and I love it! I have owned Subarus for the last 15 years in Alaska, but I am enjoying my Jeep even more. Goes great in snow and ice with no studs. Love the stereo and options galore. Has 97000 miles and my mechanic has found no mechanical problems. I still have to get the drivers heated seat fixed, power not getting there. I will keep this one until it dies, then get another.

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  Jeeps are awesome!!! - 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Dave Bellan - December 23 - 10:00 am

  Jeeps are so awesome, they are they best SUV around in my opinion. Everyone should look into purchasing some sort of Jeep in theyre life to test it out and feel the enjoyment.

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  Nice 2 drive... - 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By bluepenguin - October 31 - 8:50 pm

  I purchased this used vehicle just about a year ago ... (lol knock on wood) so far ZERO problems . The ONLY thing I can say negative about this SUV is gas usage, but that is an EXPECTED given with driving a large vehicle. Overall so far, I am very happy with this vehicle and would absolutely recommend it.