1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4X4 review from North America
"Great value for lots of extras. We love it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The brake rotors needed to be replaced at 70,000 miles.
Rear shocks needed replacing at 75,000 miles.
Transmission shifts rough over 9,000 feet.
General comments?
This small SUV handles and out performs any other vehicle I test drove or have rented. Smoother than any Ford product, more comfortable than the 4runner, Explorer or Pathfinder. It was a great value for how it is loaded. Off road it handles great and it tows without a problem. It was voted the best four wheel, light SUV by JD Powers in 1998 and it deserves it. It is stable and never feel like it will tip over, something I feel whenever I ride in any of the other small SUVs. When I had the suspension replaced, the tech told me he sees fewer of these for general repairs than any other SUV.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 84000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Contour |
| Date of Entry | 1st October, 2002 |