Great dependable vehicle
So far the only thing I have had to change is the battery.
I love the get up and go it has, decent on gas, considering it is a V8. I have only changed the brakes three times the whole time I have had this Jeep.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 13th December, 2003
Except for front rotor problems not too bad!
Rear axle needed major repair at 50,000 miles. Pinion seals leaking.
Rear passenger side window regulator (motor) has failed twice so far. Once at 51,000 miles and again at 53,000.
Rear rotors and pads replaced.
Front rotors replaced twice in less than 10,000 miles! Turns out there is a Technical Service Bulletin out from Chrysler that the front calipers "may not" replace fully which causes them to rub on the rotors and causes them to warp! CALL CHRYSLER AND COMPLAIN and if this is happening to you. If enough people call and it is a big enough problem, they will recall them. Right now it's just a T.S.B. to the dealers, not a recall. Also, the dealers will not tell you about it because then it may end up being money out of their pocket.
Poor gas mileage. Still not sure what the problem is.
If you are having front rotor issues... call CHRYSLER AND FILE A COMPLAINT! There is currently a T.S.B. (Technical Service Bulletin) out on the front calipers for this make/model year!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 3rd October, 2003
Dependable, but on very thin ice
Transfer case rear seal developed a leak at 35,000 miles. This was fixed for $200.
Rear driver side door seal fits terribly and leaks like crazy. It is too small for the opening leaving bare space in the upper radius.
A bank of relays in the transmission is frozen. These relays are responsible for the backup lights. They were stuck on at all times. I could pay $500 in parts and labor, but am choosing to run without light bulbs.
Front end alignment is an issue. I don't know if the "quadra-trac" adds to the problem or not. I cannot get the thing to drive straight to save my life.
The actuator in the plenum that directs air flow will switch to defrost and then back after a while. It must be picking up stray voltage from somewhere.
Some of the body panels fit poorly, but that is the price you pay for a first year new vehicle.
There is quite a bit of power for such a light vehicle. This makes it a blast to drive.
It can haul my 26' travel trailer and hang with much larger vehicles.
It handles well in the trails and in over a foot of snow.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 28th July, 2003
A great vehicle for quality and comfort
There has been no problems with my Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo.
I read my owners manual from cover to cover when I purchased my Jeep I think if a lot more people would do this they would have less complaints.
The Jeeps handle and act differently than a lot of vehicles. Someone planning to purchase one and expect the same ride as there previous car would be in for a big surprise. They are a SUV not a car so don't expect them to be like one.
Anyone planning to buy a Jeep should remember we are talking about a SUV which means less miles per gallon of gas.
I am very pleased with my Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 24th July, 2003
Our 99 Jeep brakes required service at 55,000 miles. We have had no problem up to that point. However, we have been told that the Rotor used in the 99 model cannot be "trimmed." Thus, we are required to replace all four rotors.
Overall we are very pleased with the vehicle.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 23rd July, 2003
Bad on gas mileage, but we love it!
At 45000 miles the airbag clock spring failed causing the airbag light to ding. Only a $150 fix, but extended warranty paid.
Steering wheel leather wears out quick.
Front brakes shimmy and shake pretty badly.
We love our Jeep. We owned an Eagle Vision that was a mechanical nightmare before the Jeep so we were a little skeptical at first about buying another Chrysler product, but we have grown to love it.
We have heard the noises in the drive train like everyone else, but they either went away or we just don't notice it anymore. Change all the oils at recommended intervals and the Jeep should be fine.
The Jeep doesn't get very good gas mileage, but we knew that before we bought it. My wife drives it so the mileage isn't too bad because she doesn't hot rod it like I would.
Buy the most extensive zero deductible extended warranty you can find and forget about it. The Jeep will last a long time.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 16th July, 2003