2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited review from North America
"A true let down on reliability"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 18,000 miles, the automatic transmission started growling between 2-3, and 3-4 up-shifts. I took the Jeep to the dealer and they said it was "normal". I was sure it wasn't and called the Jeep Home Office. They recommended I go back to the dealership and demand a second look. The mechanic found a broken accumulator spring preventing full engagement of the clutches. He replaced it and corrected the problem.
At 18,700 miles, the a/c wasn't blowing cold. The dealership diagnosed a leaking condenser and replaced it.
At 19,000 miles, the left and right front Infinity speakers started to buzz, the dealer replaced them.
At 19,200 miles, the left front power lock started to grind, the dealer replaced it.
General comments?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is beautifully styled and appointed. I wish it was more reliable.
The Jeep has more than enough power with the 4.7 V-8.
The Jeep has a great ride on the highway, but is a little choppy around town.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.7 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 18000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 20500 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 9th December, 2002 |