2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Lerado review from North America
"Give and take with the Grand Cherokee"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
From the get go I've had a coolant leak that no-one can seem to find. I can drive for about two weeks before the coolant light shows up. I fill the reserve a good bit past full and I can make it almost three weeks without the coolant light coming on.
Windshield wipers... Now there is a set of words that one would never really think would be such a problem. Warranty doesn't cover it. And for a price of 895.00 you too can have the self learning control sensor replaced. I purchased the extended warranty which of course is worthless and a waste of money.
The fuel pump went out at 30000 miles.
Rear rotors were replaced at 51,000 miles.
Cassette player... Do they even sell cassettes any more? Replaced it with a CD player.
Left power mirror is loose. Not sure whether it was there when I bought the vehicle, but the entire mirror assembly swings around if you barely touch it.
Gas mileage for this 6 cylinder matches Cheverolet's 5.7 v-8 at 17 miles in the city and 21 on the highway.
I really had not thought about all the problems at the same time with this car until now. This car stinks and those dealership employees? I think 99% are con-artists.
General comments?
HOWEVER, I have enjoyed the comfort and style of my Jeep. I like the body lines and like the use of mahogany on the dashboard. Step on the accelerator and you are off and running.
I have achieved 410 miles on a single tank of gas. 98% of it of course were highway miles at an average speed of 80 mph.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 straight 6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 23000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 52300 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Blazer |
| Date of Entry | 30th November, 2004 |