1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee review from North America
"A commuter, a workhorse, and an unleashed animal on trails."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear window wiper motor failed at ~130,000 miles.
Viscous clutch whines a little on hard turns.
Small exhaust rattles when in park at stops.
Small oil leaks since owning vehicle.
General comments?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited with the 5.2L V8 is a very capable vehicle. Having owned it in its later stages, I've been very impressed with its dependability and available power.
However, as a commuter vehicle, it has a chronic thirst for gasoline. I drive the car easily, but the V8 never fails when it comes to passing on the back-country 2 lane roads that I travel. I've been starting to experience more rough idling every once and awhile, with a few occasional fits in the transmission, but nothing that has warranted major repair.
I've climbed slopes at angles better than 45 degrees with regular radials and with no lift. Even though I'm not a serious towing enthusiast, I makes quick work of pulling boats out of lakes and moving around trailers.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.2L V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 112000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 144000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Wrangler |
| Date of Entry | 30th December, 2003 |