Jeep Grand Cherokee?

[Packersnut21]

Originally Posted by johnfrisco

Try comparing your Chrysler to a Toyota Land Cruiser. Oh yeah who's your daddy

Yea and???? I could pay what $60K + for something that a Jeep can do for $30K

[Cindiana]

I have an '04 Grand Cherokee with over 100,000 miles on it. I have had no transmission troubles, and we use 4WD drive often due to living in the boonies where we are lucky if the snowplows get to us in the winter. We also live on a gravel/dirt road which sometimes necessitates the use of 4WD. We have only had to do one minor repair which was <$20.00. Other than oil changes, new tires and replacing brake pads (once), we've had no problems.

[jeepejeep]

Originally Posted by caution

Are you GC owners claiming your ride isn't a parts bin vehicle? If so, please confirm. I might consider buying a used one if that is the case. Otherwise, I'd have to do to it what I did to my Cherokee-- replace the problem parts with swaps or aftermarket.

Haven't even replaced the brakes yet and at this rate it will be at least another year before they're due. No break downs at all on my 2005.

[PNW-type-gal]

As above, I have an 04 Grand Cherokee (8cyl, AWD/4wd "Columbia Edition" not the Overland) with about 85,000 miles on it: so far we've had to take it in once to be reflashed (rough idle at start-up) and a warranty repair on the exhaust manifold at around 35,000 miles (it warped slightly and made noise). Other than those two things, which were both done under warranty, it's been fine.

[BOBBB17037]

I had a 1997 Grd Cherokee 4.0l Auto Trans when I sold it (because I needed something that would tow more weight) it had 189,000 miles. The only thing I had to repair in the years I owned it (40k-189k miles) was the water pump and rear axle carrier bearings along with regular maintance items.
The only issue I had with it was a cracked exh. manifold, which the 4.0l was known for. But I drove it for several years that way and sold it that way.
I was very happy with my Jeep Grd. Cherokee.
I have owned 3 Jeeps over my 31 yrs of driving a 79 CJ7 V8, it was a rust bucket but would go anywhere and a 84 Cherokee 2.5l 4cyl Auto ,it was a snail, but I bought it cheap.

[RamCharger1985]

I can't really say anything about the newer models, but I have a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 79K that I bought in 2006, the only problems I have had is the ignition doesn't go into accessory mode (had this problem since I bough it) and my power antenna is busted. I have the 4.0L, those motors are indestructible. They are easy to find parts for to, I got into an accident a month ago and I was able to replace everything (fender, bumper, headlight assembly etc.) for cheap. That's the only major thing I had to do, and that was my own fault. I used to work in mechanics, and most of the Jeeps that came to us was only for routine maintenance, nothing too serious.

They are a hell of a lot better than Explorers & Blazer/Trailblazers, thats for sure

[rogschumac]

For every negative, there's always a posite. I've never had an Honda or Toyota, so can't comment. But I've had Ford, GM, and Chrysler products all my life (I'm 67). Chrysler to me has always been the most reliable. I've had 2 Chrysler mini-vans and put well over 200K on them with minimal service required. Right now I have a 99 Grand Cherokee Limited that just rolled over 200K, and it has only had a transfer case replaced in 9 years. Still runs strong-doesn't burn oil. But it is a thirsty beast-gets maybe 18 on the highway. But it's a big, heavy vehicle too.

I've had 2 GM minivans and at 175K they were junk.

GM V6 engines, (3.1, 3.4, 3.8, etc) have a tendency to blow intake gaskets at 75-100K. A $1500-$1800 repair. Fords seem to need transmission overhauls at about the same mileage. Never had either problem with a Chrysler.

[Redraven]

While I don't have a GC, I do have a Liberty CRD Limited and a Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited. the Liberty has just over 28,000 on it, the Rubicon a little over 30,000. no problems with either one.
My son DOES have a Hemi GC, lifted and skid plated, that he has taken over the rocks at Moab, Utah with no troubles. Yes, an automatic CAN be used off-road. MANY of the Jeeps at Moab have auto trannies. AFIK, my son has had NO troubles with his GC. He really likes that Hemi! He also has a highly modified Wrangler Rubicon. No problems with it, either
As for other Chrysler products, my Dodge Ram 3500 CTD dually has over 273,000 miles on it, and the only thing that has been replaced is the alternator and tires!
I have owned many other Dodge pickups over the years. They were mostly trouble free.
One of the nicest cars my family ever owned was a 1950 Plymouth station wagon.
Thinking back, the vehicles I had the most problems with were Chevrolets!
I like Chrysler products.

I hear the new Toyota Land Cruisers have problems with the hood and front fenders cracking.

[EL RIFAI]

I have grand cherokee laredo 2005,4.7l, it dont start the code is p0688,i have cheked all the fuse and the relay in the engine fuse box,all is ok so what can i do,i need help somebody help me

[ghostrider7811]

Late model GC are decent. Make sure the previous owner kept up and can show proof of the needed fluid services. Jeeps like Dodge vehicles usually require more frequent fluid changes than other brands. The Hemi engine is a great engine but expensive to tune up, 16 plugs!
The 2005 and similar GC have a door panel door handle problem but can be repaired with a kit avaliable online. As much as I like Chrysler vehicles the MPG is always less than similar vehicles from other brands.