Jeep Grand Cherokee

1997 Grand Cherokee Laredo 160k miles. Hmm, replaced, 5 power steering pumps, 4 water pumps, Belt tensioner disintegrated twice. I think something is designed wrong causing pulley accessories to fail fast.,, various engine sensors, 2 electric door locks, sun roof leaks, cd player jammed and hood latch release shattered in my hand today, need to check oil level since 1 quart disappears every 1500 miles of driving!!! Dose not leak oil on ground,, where it goes who knows. My high milage Honda does not seem to loose a drop in 6000 miles. If your hands on person, ok,, if you take it to jeep dealership you will be broke.

The people who assume that everyone has many fixes on their Jeeps are too pessimistic. I have had a 1996 and my wife and I both currently have a 2000. The only fix on my 96' in the 8 years I had it was a radiator. I only sold it because I didn't want 4 vehicles and I wasn't going to sell my collector car. As for the 2000s, my power booster went and my wife's door locks are acting up. I replaced the brake booster and I'm repairing the locks soon. I will never own a car and think that I'll never need to do a repair....these things are expected. Some people do have unrealistic expectations and lose it when they go to a repair shop to find out that the door fix is a few hunded bucks. My suggestion is to buy a repair manual or simply use Google, most of the common fixes have solutions that save you big bucks that have already been discovered and posted somewhere. The only time I go to a repair shop is when I'm beat but I always give a good try to fix it myself. To those people who have had ... Read more

I own 2 GC's a 95 5.2 with quadra trac transfer case & 96 4.0 Select-Trac transfer case and have not had any major problems other than my drivers door lock is breaking a little . My 95 has 192K and still 4x4's like it's brand new and my 96 has 320K miles and it to still 4x4's like new , but like many people say !!! if you take care of them or any vehicle for that matter and actually maintain the vehicle properly as far as the all the engine oils and gear oils and actually maybe replace when your suppose to or even before your suppose to if your off roading or driving it hard alot more than the average person you won't get stranded maybe ( just a thought), the things will run a long time, mine are proof!!!!!!!! or maybe don't trust the car sale's man that is selling you the car , because chances are he'll tell you any thing to make you buy a vehicle for his commission off it ( daddy needs a pay check ). So that is my 2 cents for all the HATERS HATING ON JEEPS because they don't know ... Read more

sorry guys, i own 2 jeeps, a 97 wrangler and a 99 grand cherokee. the wrangler acts just like i expect it to. i use it like a jeep, 4 wheel and all. it rocks. Have i broke it, yes! But i love it. Its frickin 13 years old with over 160,000 miles. Can u expect anything else? My '99 grand cherokee has been good to me also! With over another 160,000 miles, I expect some parts to wear and tear. Duh. Stop your whinnig! These are jeeps. - use them like jeeps and you'll never want another brand.

Don't want to brag but dam my 1994 cherokee 5speed 4.0 liter has been great. I beat this truck like I stole it. Got it with 110k now its around 230k and still running great. Dumped the clutch once so bad the drive shaft shot through the floor, didn't mind replacing it. Was amazed that the rear end held up. Some of your brake problems could easily be solved by brake upgrades. I've had baer brakes and rotors installed on my jeep when i first purchased it. Havn't had one problem with them yet, and drove through water deeper then recomended. By that i mean 3months ago or so i got pulled out of a river bed in benton indiana but shes still rocking. All though over all the suv is great i will agree the handleing is pretty loose in the rear end, seems to sway at high speeds and my seatbelt broke. I never thought a seatbelt could ever fail. All of you having problemswith your jeeps stop babying them jeeps are made to be beat they love it!

I've had my 97 JGC Laredo since 114K and it now has 160K. I am currently replacing the fuel pump, and have replaced the ECU and the power steering pump. My uncle owned it prior to that and didn't have issues with it. So yeah, there are things I've had to replace, but nothing out of the ordinary for a car with 160K miles. Trans and engine still strong. Super comfortable and fits my family comfortably. Would buy another.

Other than the typical maintenance required my 96 Grand Cherokee has been top notch. It's the wifes vehicle and we bought it with 20,000 miles on it in 97. We now have 190,000 and the only thing we had go bad was a water pump which is normal and the factory radio which is always junk on any car. Just had to replace the fuel pump this week. Other than that still looks new and runs great, and Im not full of it.

Jeeps are nice if you like to repair them. Face it people, the reviews tell the whole story. 50% of them suck. This is unacceptable. Take your Jeep thing stickers off your windows and start keeping it real. The people who rate theses vehicles 5 stars may like them but trust me, they spend alot of money on repairs and upkeep without exception. If they tell you otherwise the are full of it.

I have the exact same problem. How did u fix it? Help please. I was told I need to get a new door.

We have a 1993 Grand Cherokee Jeep which we purchased new and have had minimal problems over the years. Some idiot hit it just in front of the drivers door so the door pops when it opens but it still opens and closes. The Jeep has over 120,000 miles. We are trying to decide whether to repair or move on. Any thoughts.

I have had a lot of problems with my Jeep Grand Cherokee, but I think it's more of my dealership taking advantage of me than the car. The car rides great until I need a service and have to take it to River Oaks Jeep in Houston. That's when my service tech starts quoting away (and ironically there's always a sales guy two steps behind him saying 'we can always put you in a new one'). Strange how it'll be driving like a dream until I need service from them. Inititally I thought this was just the nature of the car but then it got excessive. They are the only people beside NTB who have touched my car and after a while I noticed I always had problems. Now they're talking TRANSMISSION, so at this point I'm hot because I maintained the car well and did everything I could think to do. It's a 2002 and I've driven less than 12,000 miles a year, so it has low mileage. I know cars will have problems but I think there's more to it with mine. If I had time I'd explain all the shady things they've to... Read more

i have had 2 jeep grand cherokee's, the 95 i had, had over 175,000 miles on it and never had a problem at all, i added breaks to it one time and that was it, i have a 97 now and so far i have only replaced the water pump,a/c,ect belt.. i love them and as long as i keep getting the service out of them that i have always gotten i will only buy jeep GK's

Jeeps SUCK!-97 jeep grand cherokee laredo-left me stranded twice with faulty fuel gauge pump/sender-replaced the unit twice at 750 dollars each!intake manifold leaked-cost 400 dollars for repair-transfer case-viscous coupler failed-cost 1800 dolars to fix, and they told me it will fail again due to bad design-replace all brake rotors 3 times-TRANSMISSION had total failure-needed replacement. water pump blew out-this only has 60k miles on it!! I will never by this american made crap again!!!! DO NOT BUY JEEP!!!I only rated it one star because I had to-I would like to rate it NO stars.

There is a reason you see Cherokees all over the roads. They are comfortable to be in and they drive well.

I had a 1997 Jeep GC Limited with over 150k on it and it was a sweet ride. All the bells and whisles very confortable to drive and when it snowed it was a monster. Would still have it if it had not been for a ford escort hitting me in the rear at 45+ and making it to expencive to repair. I now have a 2000 Cherokee Classic and am quite happy with it. I will always own a Jeep for the safty and dependablity.

Replaced front rotors after 16K. It looks like I'll have to do it again at 32K as the brakes vibrate during braking. Has anyone found an after market rotor/part/solution to this problem?

I don't agree with the person saying that they had so many problems with their Jeep. Several family members of mine have owned Jeep Cherokees and have han zero problems. The Cherokee is a great quality made SUV. Any car or SUV or any other vehicle could stay in optimal condition, just as long as the owner treats it well. By treatign it well, i mean checking tires, looking under the hood once in a while, washing and waxing it, and not treating it brutally (example- not sitting on it and keepin g it out of the sun and elements when parked for any amount of time). So, if one would liek t oenjoy a car for any length of time, treat it well!

I own a 2005 JGC Laredo with the six-cylinder, 3.7L 4X4 engine. It's basically a base model, but has lots of extras. It rides like a dream, and I have not experienced any of the problems with brakes, noises, or anything like others have yet -- knock on wood -- and have 17,000 miles on the SUV. This is my first Jeep and so far I love it. The only negative thing I would have to say is the V6 engine sometimes feels a bit underpowered for the size of vehicle the GCL is. I would recommend, if you're going to get a base model, upgrade the engine to the V8.

Always wanted a Jeep Cherokee. Finally got a High paying job and bought one. Wish I had bought something else. Don't get me wrong I love her but for the money i spent I shouldn't have no where near the problems I do. She's a 2004 and I have already had the front sway bushings replaced passenger window trim replaced, passengerwindow motor replace, passenger side mirror replaced. And an array of problems the dealership will not admit are there. I too have the loud noise when shifting from park to reverse or drive. When I turn the wheel there's a loud noise in the front tires. The handling sometimes scares me, feels like the rear end has lost control. Plus my CD player will just die for no reason, or the speakers won't work. I thought I was paying for quality but apparently I paid for a "logo". If you have an honest dealership to help you with the kinks maybe you'll be alright but mine is as crooked as a question mark so I have to show myself to get anything fixed. Good Luck!

QUESTION - '97 Grand Cherokee Laredo - LOVE MY JEEP but have a question. My car has died on me while coasting to a stop or at a stop...not good for So. Cal. busy freeways - it sort of sputters and you have to hit the gas or it will die. The dealership says it didn't do it for them, had it over night, and no failure codes have registered. Anybody have any thoughts?!

I own a 97 Grand Cherokee Laredo and it has only given me 2 problems, 2 sensors I have to replace and I'm getting a short in the ignition, but other than that it has been a better choice than a Blazer or Explorer. It only has 132,000 mi and with proper care it should make it to 300, 000 without a problem. Any car can give u problems even new ones, Japanese suv's may be good but they can't tow a boat the same way an Explorer or a Grand Cherokee can. I will buy A 2000 or 2001 Grand Cherokee Limited V8 next year since they are great performers. If u want a worry free car I would advise a European make like Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, or BMW because they are better performers than Japanese cars.

1997 GCLaredo with just over 100k, Why are my door latches ripping free of the door? I find it a wee bit alarming that the metal used on the latch mechanism is too thin to stand up to the riggors of getting in and out of the vehicle. Thankfully another GC owner pointed this problem of the fasteners tearing through the sheet metal, but the solution he came up with was nothing short of welding the door shut. I am not as spry as I used to be, and I do like functioning doors on my vehicles, as I am not a Duke nor do I live in Hazzard. Now I am working on a template to reinforce the latch mount to diamond-plate steel, this must be glued in place as the metal is far too thin for any reliable weld to hold...skew you chrysler, I am not thrilled at all. Other than that one issue, if the reccomended maintenance is performed (mostly fluids and grease fitting) it will hold up quite nice to even my abuse, now if I could keep the damn drivers door latched all the time it would be a great truck... Read more

Does anyone know how difficult it is to replace a radiator for a 2001 Jeep Cherokee?

nice suv,does very well stock off road and still comfortable on the road.

Sorry, folks... I've known about a dozen people who one of these. They all just seem to love them but constantly have a whole array of mechanical problems, shell out the big bucks, and still claim they're great. Several go ahead and buy another after the previous one just sent them down into a financial vortex of repair hell. The whole Jeep thing with some of these people just amazes me, considering that EVERY one had MANY problems.

Purchased 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee..after about 12k my brakes started pulsating, Jeep said it was a warped rotor caused from running through water??? New Mexico is dry..duh..also about the same time I am noticing a loud sound coming from my transmission when I put it from park to either reverse or drive. The sound is hard to explain, but it wasn't there when I purchased the vehicle new..Jeep dealer says those are natural sounds???? Then why didn't those sounds exist when new?? Are they waiting until my warranty expires??? I had my rotors turned and the transmission is OK by them?? Anyone else have these noises from their transmission, if so, what is the cause??? Help..

Own a 99 Grand Cherokee...Just sold a 98.. Both 4.0 Liters. These are well built vehicles. My wife's 99 just turned 115,000 miles without a problem..

97 Grand Ch.Laredo. Worst car I have ever owned. More maintenance than my previous Honda, Toyota and Mazdas combined. I'm on my 3rd water pump, 3rd CD player, 2nd radiator, rear bearings, plus multiple seals, gaskets guages. Front stabilizer bar went and almost caused a crash at 60mph with 2 kids aboard. The original was junk and apparently the parts are too. Wrote twice to Jeep with no response. Dealer was no help either. People with new Jeeps are taking a big chance.

2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo - have slightly over 11,000 miles on car, less than a year old - loud clunking sound from suspension and handling is sloppy- sister has same vehicle with same problem. Dealer says sway bar bushings are defective and are on back order because of several vehicles with the same problem - if defective bushings were used in assembly - why no recall?

2-89 cherokee's and 1-99 grand cherokee. All 3 are GREAT VEHICLES. STAY AWAY FROM BUD MULCAHEY'S JEEP IN DES MOINES, IA. They have a horrible service center. When I had a problem I had to buy a repair manual and fix it myself. I paid them $100 to tell me they couldn't figure our the problem!

2001 JGC is terrible. The looks are nice, a few nice features, but terrible with regards to maintanence. I have had constent problems with the rear diff. and steering column. Bad batteries, faulty fuses, etc. I would not buy Jeep again. Foreign here I come!

I have seen Grand Cherokee's preform great on the trails. I would like to get the 2005 model with the 345 HP hemi.

I have a 99 GC and it has been a problem since it was new. Differential, Transmission, cooling system, steering column replacement. I could go on and on. But the worst issue - the Jeep Service so called 5-star repair people are a bunch of poorly-trained, dishonest thiefs. Don't ever but a Jeep!!!

My JGC 1998 4.0 will not heat and I have had the radiator flushed twice and still no heat. Has anyone out there had the same problem?

I am the original owner of a '98 Grand Cherokee Laredo. It ran great for the first 60,000 miles, but ironically, as soon as the warranty ran out, all hell broke loose. For starters, my doorlocks and dome lights started going on and off randomly while driving, then I went to get out of the drivers side and when I pulled the door handle, it cracked off in my hands, I have leaks in the oil system, and the transmission/transfer case. Now, the newest problem is, the electronics system, when I drive, all of the guages, the radio, power windows, doorlocks, etc. flicker on and off. I got the battery and alternator checked out and they are fine. I will never buy another Jeep vehichle, it seems they built their reputation on the great vehicles they built in the 80's but since then, they suck. In fact, I will never buy another American made car, American quality has got to be the worst in the business. My next purchase will be German or Japanese, where they still care about building a qua... Read more

1995 Grand Cherokee 145,000 miles. Universals, water pump and fuel pump. Great ride, radio & handling. If this is all it takes, I'll buy another. The fuel pump apparently is a factory problem due to the tank. It may help to change the fuel filter every 10 or 20 thousand miles.

I have a 1999 Grand Cherokee Limited with 120,000 miles. I've had it for exactly 2 years and am trying to trade it in now. I had to replace my rotors 3 times already. I put new rotors on in April 04 and I was told that they need to be replace again and it's only August 04. I feel that the vehicle overall is cheap and poorly made. aiscls

I own a 1988 Jeep Laredo with over 200,000 miles and she still runs strong and was quite impressed that she had pleanty of power to pull a party barge boat (pontoon) anyway, I recently upgraded to a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ltd, 5.2L V8, that also towed the same boat with no hesitation, all the bells and whistles that come with this vehicle are wonderful, everything works beautifully with the exception that my switch for my sunroof needs to be replaced. (your everyday wear and tear). I love my Jeep and would never own anything else. I am sorry for those who have managed to find the lemons, but please remember ALL manufacuters have lemons. I personally cannot wait to get my Jeep dirty! Good luck to those who are not having a good experience in finding a vehicle that they love as much as I love my Jeep!

I purchased my 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo brand new about 4 months ago. I have had more problems out it than any other car before. 1st it was an improperly installed tie-rod end bushing. Then a defective shim kit. My suv is at the dealership now for the same reason it was last week as well. The passenger side speakers quit working and there is a rubbing noise coming from the steering wheel when I turn. The service in the Memphis Tennessee area is terrible. I dont not recommend anyone to ever buy a Jeep vehicle. I know I wont ever do it again. I am now in the process of trying to get rid of it so I can purchase a Toyota 4Runner.

i have a 2001 grand cherokee..i will never buy another one again..i bought it brand new and paid $35,000 for it and now my driver and passenger side rear doors do not open because the latch is broke, the trunk once it is opened will not close because the latch is broke and the shocks for the hood are broken so the hood does not stay open on its own. i contacted daimler chrysler and they told me its not there problem..and not only do i have the problems with the latches i have to get my brakes and rotors fixed like every 10,000 miles, the stearing wheel shakes when your coming to a stop and the car just makes a strange noise like a remote control car...ive had to get 4 sets of new tires already..not to mention half the lights in the dashboard are already burnt out and the alarm goes off out of nowhere..i havent had any problems yet with the windows but im sure thats coming...i think ill stick with foreign made vehicles now like honda and toyota!! the toyota seqiouas are hot!! i will ne... Read more

I bought my '97 JGC Orvis Edition with 55K miles about 4 months ago. I've had a few minor repairs so far (new front brake pads, frozen handbrake, recharge the A/C), but nothing worth carping about. I love the color combination, the silver exterior with the tan/green interior is something that everyone comments on when they see it for the first time. Power from my 5.2L V8 is more than adequate, though gas mileage is between 14 city and 18 highway. (We leased a 1996 JGC Limited with the V8 from '96 to '99 that got 18-20 city and 24-26 highway... Scout's honor!) Interior space is more than enough for us, I love being able to haul anything from an antique desk to 12 bags of refuse on all-city dump day. The best part is that since our other car is a two-seat roadster, we finally have a vehicle to pick up friends from the airport, et cetera. Do yourself a favor, find a lightly-used (MUCH cheaper than new) Grand Cherokee and let the good times roll!

130,000 miles and still going strong, iowa car and still no rust. when and if this one ever dies i will be buying another one.

i have a 95 grand cherokee with 183,000 miles on it. i purchased it at about 125,000 miles after the transmission had been dealer replaced. after reading a lot about grand cherokees from people familiar with the product, i understand that it is not entirely unreasonable for the tranny to fail at over a hundred thousand (often when it is abused). i am in total agreement that the in line 6 motor is outstanding in its reliability, performance and fuel efficiency. i drive about 800 miles per week or more in often extreme desert heat conditions. this vehicle has performed remarkably in very harsh driving conditions. yes sometimes components fail, but this vehicle is entirely worth every penny i ever put in to it. one day i will happily replace the motor rather than buy an s.u.v. that is bloated in price, not broken in and probably would be a gas hog if it had any size at all. this is the absolute best vehicle i have ever owned and is the perfect size for carrying loads and using for ... Read more

I have a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited with Quadra-trac. It has been an excellent vehicle and I would not trade it for the world. Not only does it have more torque at idle than most at near redline, but it handles great. It also has amenities that most utes could only hope for. I have 18 miradas on in the summer and 16 all-terrains in the winter, tire wear is good. I think that you people just need to maintain your ride and all is well. Daimler- Chrysler makes the best vehicles and one fine day everone will relize it! Mopar Man until I die!

Hi All, I have had a 99 GC Laredo 57K miles. While the vehicle was under waranty, it was in the shop more often than my 91 Mazda. Too many electrical problems. No there's is a new wave of leakages (differential and/or transfer case). To Add on to my woes, the rubber lining that prevents wind noise is deriorating soon. Its a crappy vehicle, never buying another Jeep product :(

1999 - Grand Cherokee - 30k miles - rotors replaced twice, multiple oil leaks. Will never buy Jeep again.

The 2001 Jeep I have has been a shop queen, not only for brake rotors... but numerous other quality problems

Always wanted a Jeep. Saw a silver 1995 on a local used dealer lot with 100,000 miles. Did loads of internet research and Carfax. One owner. Garage kept and MOPAR maintained. Beautiful. Was aware of some of the problems but got the Laredo with Selec-Trac and straight 6 Cyl which is best combo. Regular maintenance should keep it running for very long time. 126,000 miles presently. Had recent speaker wire break which I fixed. Small rear main seal leak. No big deal and common with Jeeps. Replaced neutral safety switch and oil sending unit. Inexpensive. 20+ mpg. Key is good maintenance, using ONLY Chrysler ATF for transmission fluid changes. DO NOT use Dexron. Could damage transmission (book says use Chrysler fluid and only Dexron if absolutely necessary). USE CHRYSLER FLUID. Also, READ THE DRIVERS MANUAL. These vehicles are fairly advanced and sometimes things can happen which may seem wrong but are normal; such as the transmission locking out overdrive if fluid temp gets too hot. This ... Read more

I own a 95 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I, too, am on my fourth fuel pump. I was also told that something growing in my gas tank must have caused this. I have also had to replace the water pump and two power window motors. It is now leaking oil from the rear main seal, as well!