2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ review from North America
"An excellent, well-balanced vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Virtually nothing has gone wrong with this car. There is a clicking noise in the steering which is attributed by the dealer to the clock spring. There is a buzzing rattle under the front left dash. Both of these problems also existed in my previous Jeep Grand Cherokee, a 1999.
General comments?
This is an excellent vehicle. It handles well, stops quickly, and runs strong. Jeep reportedly has reliability problems, but many of the Jeep Grand Cherokees problems apparently have been ironed out now that it is in its 4th year of production (I had several problems and recalls on my 1999 Grand Cherokee). The 4.0 six cylinder engine is unbreakable. These vehicles are highly discounted, which damages re-sale a bit, but overall they are a great bargain if you stick with the basic model.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 6 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 75 miles |
| Most recent distance | 30000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 21st June, 2003 |