2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited review from North America
"This is a strong SUV that performs as advertised"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The leather trim on the steering wheel has begun to deteriorate, despite Lexol rubdowns.
The heating element in the driver's seat had to be replaced at 35,000 miles.
General comments?
The dealer recommended cleaning the manifold and valves at 12,000. This "service" was $300 and consisted of pouring some additives into the fuel tank.
I find the seat position to be uncomfortable on long drives. The front edge is too high and cuts into the back of my legs. It is difficult to find a comfortable tilt to ease this problem.
It performs as advertised. We drove it through deep snow without any problems. We had to look back at the ruts to confirm that we had indeed gone through a snowbank.
The interior is roomy and comfortable, and (except for the aforementioned seat problem) fun to drive on long trips.
It can carry an impressive load of luggage, and I have not even used the roof rack.
Trips to the recycling center are fewer and easier with the large cargo area.
Gas mileage with the V-8 and 4WD is beginning to pinch at 16MPG, but we bought it for its carrying capacity, not its fuel economy.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | V8 Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 14 miles |
| Most recent distance | 48000 miles |
| Previous car | Cadillac Eldorado |
| Date of Entry | 1st October, 2005 |