1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Larado review from North America
"Grand Cherokee is just grand for grad student"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Electrical problems with interior lights and the center rear brake light at 73, 200 miles.
Two batteries replaced in four years.
Front bumper paint oxidation.
Automatic door locks need replacement.
General comments?
V-8, 5.2 L engine is fast, uses lots of gas, and has lots of pick up. Love driving the car and it looks good. Best seats for long drives. Air conditioning excellent for deserts of Arizona. Factory stereo system with high end speakers are not impressive. The CD-radio combo is adequate, not great. 2WD is fine for street driving and some rural roads. Save 4x4 for snow and sleet, but in desert, it's not worth it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.2L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 57700 miles |
| Most recent distance | 73200 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Intrepid |
| Date of Entry | 20th October, 2005 |