2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland review from North America
"Best value in an SUV anywhere!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
One tire pressure sensor failed at 77,000.
General comments?
What every 1999-2004 Grand Cherokee owner should know is that at some point the window regulators will fail and are not a cheap fix.
My 2002 Laredo had three regulators fail in 5 months and each was about a $130.
My 2002 has 74,000 miles with a 4.0L and regular oil changes. Never a problem at all and runs like new.
My 2004 Overland was purchased to tow my trailer, and has 80,000 well maintained miles on it without a problem at all. Very powerful 4.7L Daimler motor that is as bullet proof as the 4.0L in my Laredo.
I've owned 4 Grand Cherokees since 1997, all were 4.0L except the Overland. My 1997 was sold with 180,000 miles, and my 1998 sold with 160,000, and both were running like swiss watches.
These vehicles retain their value better than any other SUV on the planet!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.7L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 10th October, 2009 |