Faults:

Belt started to squeal.

Check engine & check gauge lights went on.

Jeep looses power, step on gas and jeep creeps along until it catches gear?

Instrument panel goes dead when I step on gas.

Smell gas.

General Comments:

Replaced belt, stopped squealing, but still has no power.

Check engine and gauge lights are still on.

Instrument panel still dies when I step on gas.

Can still smell gas.

ANY SUGGESTIONS???

Faults:

The rear hatch release handle dosen't always open on the first pull.

Both front and rear passenger side power window switches work only part of the time. They always work from the driver's control.

The Jeep had a front end shake above 45 mph when I bought it. I had the tires rotated and balanced, and the problem went away.

General Comments:

This is my second Cherokee. It is probably one of the best 4 wheel drive SUV's made. Even fully stock, it will climb almost anything and take on any situation both on road and off with out worry. The only short coming is the stock tires. Jeep uses a passenger rated tire instead of a truck or off-road tire.

The engine performance is almost excellent. plenty of power, however, sometimes the transmission is a bit slow to down shift. It can tow 5000 pounds with ease.

Handling is impressive for an SUV. despite it's high ground clearance, it takes corners with almost no body lean. Sometimes I have to remind my self that it is an SUV, and just because it can doesn't mean it should.

The interior is well thought out. Attractive with out any un-needed junk. It is a bit cramped inside, but it has plenty of driver leg room. The dash is easy on the eyes.

In all, this is a very well built truck. It's a real shame that Chrysler killed it. It's off road ability is excellent, and on road is well behaved. It does have a very truck like ride, but hey, it's a truck! If you're looking for luxury, buy a Lexus. If you want an excellent performing SUV that is much cheaper than most other less capable SUV's, look no further.

Faults:

The 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee back speakers do not work and neither does the left passenger window. The growling sound is evident on my Jeep. A transmission cooling line located in the front of the Jeep near the radiator and undercarriage was too long and severed, it leaked everywhere, fortunatley, it was fixed for $120 and runs fine. My Jeep is very light it seems and when the hard Oklahoma winds blow, its hard to keep it on the road.