Faults:

Cracked trim, dealer replaced.

Trim parts missing, dealer replaced.

Air suspension has now failed twice in under 8000km.

Rear DVD, when in operation, blocks the rear view mirror.

General Comments:

Awesome towing car.

Adaptive cruise control is very good.

Has just about every known toy/gadget included, ie heated front and rear seats, cooled front seats.

Handling and power is excellent for its size.

Great turning circle.

Low range gearbox separates it from the crossovers and the pretenders.

Still pretty good off road.

A full tank of diesel $120 NZD = over 1000km traveling.

Faults:

I purchased my 1998 Grand Cherokee in 2005 when it had done a little over 100000km on the clock. It now has done 175000km. In this time I have had to repair the rear diff on three occasions. I have now replaced this faulty diff with one from a wrecked Jeep, and I am keeping my fingers crossed.

In addition, the front transfer box was also repaired, and believe me, this vehicle has never been off road. I now have the ABS light coming on. I have had numerous other problems with this vehicle - too many to mention.

General Comments:

I admit that it is a very comfortable vehicle to drive, which is the only good thing. Can't wait to get rid of it before I am driven to poverty. I regret the day I disposed my 1992 Toyota Cressida Grande to buy this great big lemon.

Faults:

I broke the front prop shaft CV joint during a run out back of Broken Hill, outback Australia; one too many mud holes.

The only other issues have been routine maintenance, as you will find on any car.

Brakes feel bad, but have stopped me in emergency braking situations easily.

General Comments:

Made in Steyr Austria (import to Australia), body/chassis tuning by Porsche, Auto by Mercedes, and a torquey V8 from Chrysler. With a few mods, you have a really quick car that will 4wd with the best.

Cornering is as you would expect from a 4wd, but the ride is great compared to the competition in the price range on the 2nd hand market.

Faults:

I purchased a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo in 2008, it had 62000 km's.

As I drove it from the dealer, I noticed brake squeaking and shifting left. Then as I hit the freeway, I sensed the truck moving left and vibrating as I hit the brakes.

The engine light turns on intermittently, and my fuel gauge is out of calibration. As soon as I hit quarter tank and 110km's to empty, I break down out of fuel.

A respectable garage in Australia told me to get the brakes changed, which I did, and it did not fix the problem. I returned to be told I need a wheel alignment and new tyres. I did, and the problem returned soon after. Now they tell me to re-align the steering column, replace the bushes, new brakes and new tyres again.

The engine light diagnosis pointed to a new fuel filter and service - again!

The engine has a ticking noise at start up, it is sluggish after new spark plugs and fuel filter.

What a waste of good looks on this truck, and can't wait to replace it.

I have had a VW Transporter van for 12 years, never had problems like this.

Stay away from Jeep.

Faults:

The car had been going beautifully, but, we were cruising along the highway and the coolant light came on. We put in 2 litres of water and then drove 60 km home.

Next morning there was oil all over the left side of the engine, and oil in the coolant, although the temperature gauge and oil gauge were showing normal.

Next morning, started it up and it had a knock in the motor. At this stage we don't know where the problem is, seems to be more at the top of the motor not down below. Any suggestions? Why didn't the oil or temperature gauge change?

It has had every service, has never used oil or water in the time we have had it, it towed our caravan beautifully, and have never had any trouble until now.