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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  Good thing I got a warranty! - 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By jon f. - January 20 - 7:16 pm

  I thought I was getting the perfect used car: less than 70,000 miles and a 3,000 mile powertrain warranty. Turns out Ive needed to use the warranty three times already - once to replace the PCM, another to replace a bad steering gear, and now to replace bearings in the front differential - all withing the first month! Im scared of what will come down the road. Its too bad - I love the truck and its very good at what it does. It looks great in silver, the leather interior is fantastic and it gets 22-23 mpg at 65mph. Off-road nothing can touch it for the money! If you want one, research the maintenance history and make sure the TSBs were done!

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  jeep review - 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By josh lundy - September 24 - 2:00 am

  great off road capability but needs to have the reliability problem taken care of.the also need the spare tire put underneath the vehicle.but all in all i love it!!

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  Love the good and the bad - 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By zjfreak - August 24 - 10:00 am

  Bought it with 44k miles...had trans rebuilt at 49k..no problems since even with blown cooler lines...fixed lines and refilled fluid...good as before...now has 138k miles..repairs tend to add up...spent 2k in 2 month period..oil pan..cv joints..diff maintenance..love my jeep but it IS high maintenance

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  Fill save in snow or mud - 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Adam P - May 25 - 2:00 am

  Best vehicle for New England climat. If you have boat trailer to tow it culd be good choice for this. I had almost no problems with this vehicle until now when some parts called for replacement(radiator and starter)

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  Not What I Expected - 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By T Tyler - April 16 - 5:03 am

  I got this 97" Jeep in 2006 with approx 60k on it... with in 6 months I had to have the Rear-End rebuilt... $1600 Water Pump replaced in 2009 for $450 Transmission Rebuilt 2010 for $1600 This Jeep has been leaking Oil from day 1 (Minor Dripping) The front end needs to be Rebuilt also.. but where I live there is no need for 4X4, so it will stay the way it is... I love the interior , look and overall ride.. Just too many issues with me even driving it rough. When I drive, I drive it with care.. Still it seems to not want to play fair and stay repair free... Why me... PS: The Infinity speakers seem to be blown... may be due to the age... oh well

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  V8 Ltd. Best SUV - 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By tevon - April 6 - 2:00 am

  Ive been in other SUVs and trucks and nothing has been like this vehicle. I have truly enjoyed driving this SUV for the past several years and not had any major repairs or constant worries like you would have with other high mileage vehicles. I purchased the vehicle at 95K miles and in 3 years have added another 60K miles.

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  I bought it for the seats - 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Soulgar - March 12 - 10:00 am

  I traded in a 87 4Runner for this car . After sitting in serveral other SUVS , the buckets of this car just screamed BUY ME. So I did. 50k later Im trading it in . The interior looked great but didnt hold up. The mechanics were jacked too. Changed the water pump 3 times and replaced both the o2 and exaust sensors. The V6 also lost power at around 50k.

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  Jeep Stinks - 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Brad - February 10 - 4:43 am

  Bought a 1997 Grand Cherokee Laredo new in 1997. It was great for 3 years and 38,000 miles and then it turned to junk! Air conditioner went out. Brakes went out. Had to replace pads and turn rotors. Tires wore out. The dealership acted like the never heard of us. $1000 bucks to fix the air and it still only worked half the time. Finally traded it in for an Isuzu Trooper. Isuzu was 10 times better than the Jeep.

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  after 180,000 mi - 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By stott - January 17 - 10:00 am

  still runs well...i do change oil 2500- 3000miles...i get about 15-1/2miles gal..i will buy another...5.2V8

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  Hey they arnt so bad... - 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By JamiePfef - August 18 - 3:03 am

  Well this was my first car that I paid for myself. Im currently 19 and have had my Jeep for something like almost 2 years. Its the bright red Laredo that I pretty much see everywhere! I love the look of it, its very sporty. I bought it from a credible Dodge dealer near me and it had around 80,000 miles on it. I got it for a little over $7,000. It was in perfect condition, everything was working fine. So far I have replaced my water pump and thats pretty much it. My rear parking brake broke off randomly and was clanking around in my wheel, got that taken care of but never fixed my parking brake. So it hasnt been too bad for me.