1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo review from North America
"Great-looking junker"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The engine began to "whine" at 45,000 miles despite regular care.
The front end axle had to be replaced 60,000 miles.
One complete brake failure at 85,000 miles.
The engine dies when attempting to go in reverse.
The transmission shifts poorly despite scheduled care.
The vehicle does not always start. This problem is yet to be diagnosed by any of the numerous mechanics I have seen.
A multitude of A/C problems that will cost nearly $1,000 to repair.
The radio cuts in and out whenever the vehicle travels over a bump.
The interior part of the driver-side door separated from the outer door.
The rear doors squeak continually. The dealer was unable to correct the problem.
The paint is flaking off the dashboard.
The cheap plastic center dashboard cracked and had to be replaced.
The list goes on and on, but these are some of the more costly repairs.
General comments?
There are numerous engineering deficiencies that need to be overcome for me to purchase another Chrysler Jeep product. Buyer beware! Grand Cherokees may look nice, but the cost of keeping them running outweighs any benefit of keeping them. I can't wait to get rid of this car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 5th August, 2001 |