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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Transmission Troubles - 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By KAM - November 7 - 10:00 amThe transmission is terrible. It has been at the dealers numerous times because it hestitates and slams into gear. Everytime the dealer "fixes it", the problem worsens, to the point of slamming into gear 2x between 15-20 mph producing a bucking effect. The ackward shifting is more dominant when the car is warmed up & between 15-30 mph. It also has much difficulty switching from Park to Reverse. Although the ride (suspension) is very comfortable, it is offset when you are bumping into different gears. Since the transmission is a costly repair that the dealers "speciality" mechanics cant handle I wouldnt recommend this vehicle.
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Wish they still made this - 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By OldJeep - November 5 - 9:33 amWhile the ride is more "truck" than car it has served me well over the 178K miles I have driven it. Gas mileage is poor, about 20 at best on the hwy and around 15 in the winter around town. For the winter it cant be beat, powering through snow, slush and the assorted gunk. The strong torque to the rear wheels in 2WD causes some spinning out when accelerating from a stop on wet or slick surfaces. But slip into Full Time or Part Time 4WD and traction is excellent. It is expensive to own, Ive replaced the transmission, numerous struts, links and what all but the engine will not die.
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My next car will also be a jeep!!!!!! - 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By jeepy - November 4 - 10:00 amSome normal things hav gone wrong with it, but most have been after 90,000 miles, and are expected. I love the jeep and I want to buy American cars, while many people gave me a hard time about doing that- my American car has outlasted their foreign cars.
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Jers ride - 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By Jerri - November 4 - 10:00 amGreat car and fun to drive. Would like more leg room for driver.
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Love it! With caveats! - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By Magothy - November 4 - 4:53 amThis is my 3rd 4WD Jeep Grand Cherokee (4wd, 3.7l, 6cyl). It is quieter, smoother, has a tighter turning radius. Electric 4WD did away with some ridiculous (to a female) maneuvers to change the drive function. In spite of problems that kept it off the road several times, Chrysler responded with our persistence to keep (fingers crossed) it from becoming a lemon - I DO LOVE IT!
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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By bobfabsik - November 3 - 9:01 pmI purchased the vehicle new. It is a Laredo Rocky Mountain edition with the 4.7L V-8. Shortly after I purchased it, the "Service 4 wheel drive" message appeared. It took the dealer several weeks to resolve the problem. The same error message still occasionally occurs, but the vehicle operates fine. Gas mileage is 10-12 city and 14-18 highway. For the last 3 years, the car has been in Mexico. The roads are very rough an dusty. The car is holding up exceptionally well. A recent problem is a noise near the rear axle. Otherwise, all is well at 66K miles.
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Grand Cherokee 04 - 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By Richard Mitchell - November 2 - 9:00 amI have had five of these vehicles as they evolved from 1992 onward. As a field vehicle in my biological research I found them unbeatable. Now, in retirement, I continue to enjoy the vehicle for travel and everyday use.
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Fun Car.....Poor Reliability - 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By pjs - November 1 - 10:00 amI bought my Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4 brand new and had absolutely no problems with it until I hit 70k miles. Then everything started to fall apart (radiator, thermostat, heated seats, shocks, hoses, belts, and a clicking noise is coming from the transfer case which make me afraid to take it in for fear that the dealer will tell me to replace the transmission). Other than that, its been a great car, and I still get have as much fun driving it as I did the day I bought it.
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Some good some bad - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By dwalen - October 31 - 2:40 amWhen I bought this car new, it was absolutely what I wanted - for about 10 miles. I had to turn in the car I bought and get a whole new vehicle because nobody could figure out why there was so much terrible wind noise and why is sputtered going up hills in low gear. The new one had similar transmission problems but a recall fix eliminated 99% of the sputtering. When the AC is really cranked, it can sputter a little at times at low speed when trying accelerate. However, this car has been really a gem other than that. No mechanical issues, good ride, takes off road bumps like a champ, and has been remarkably maneuverable in avoiding accidents. Great family car.
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Lemon with great customer service - 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By Livier - October 29 - 10:00 amBrand New Jeep needed a new transmition at 600 miles! But I did receive great customer service from Alhambra Jeep. After 6 months driving rentals I got a full refund. Maybe in the future when Chrysler improves the Larado I will buy again. (Stereo system is horrible.)
