2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo review from North America
"High priced car to go along with many problems"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Back to dealer within 24 hours for seam pops on both front seats.
Almost immediately noticed shimmying in steering wheel at speeds above 40mphs - after more than 4 visits to 5 star dealers within 6 months I was told they could not find the problem, but admitted it existed, and not to rotate my tires until I am ready to replace them because they were able to minimize the shimmy with the placement of the wheels.
Several instances of the malfunction indicator light coming on for no reason - one time there was a small leak at LPD making this happen.
Replaced rotors and pads at 9k miles, and had a leak in front axle seals.
Replaced rotors and pads at 34k miles.
At 35k miles, there was a leak in the steer shock, replaced the shimmy shock, front shocks.
39k miles had a bearing failure in rear axle, complete overhaul of rear axle, replacing rear axel pinion bearings crush sleeve and carrier bearings.
At 43k miles, transmission stuck in second gear, had to replace the transmission valve body. After having it back now for a few months, I have noticed very hard shifting into second gear, hard shift feels like it is coming from rear axle.
General comments?
I love the looks of my Jeep, but am severely disappointed with the amount of problems I have had.
Even more disappointed in the fact that no one can find the problem that still exists with the shimmying.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 3846 miles |
| Most recent distance | 55400 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Blazer |
| Date of Entry | 1st January, 2003 |