2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.o from North America

Summary:

Look elsewhere for an decent SUV

Faults:

When I first bought the car, there was an immediate moaning sound when the steering wheel was turned to the right. I took it to the dealer, they fixed the moaning sound by removing the entire dash board and steering column. After it was all put back together the car didn't steer straight.

Took the car back to have the steering fixed, the dealer told me that all Jeeps steer that way. The steering wheel actually needs to be held as if you're making a grafual left hand turn to keep the car pointed straight.

I took mu Jeep back numerous times to have the steering fixed, and finally gave up after being told that the pulling the car exhibits is actually a "safety feature" to ensure that drivers stay alert and pay attention to their steering.

Brake rotors... I I've replaced those at least 5 times.

37,000 miles (1000 miles after warranty) the entire cooling system went out. $1200 repair.

Window motors have gone out.

Door lock actuators have gone out.

Transmission problems at 80k.

General Comments:

If you take away all the problems, it's a nice car, but with everything I've gone through, I would never recommend it to anyone.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 22nd October, 2004

6th Nov 2004, 21:51

When I retired I bought a 2000 Grand Cherokee Laredo. I have always been exceptionally careful in driving and maintaining any vehicle I have ever owned. Schedule A in manual describes my use of Jeep. First of all I had two recalls early on. Then passenger door electric motor failed and was replaced under warranty. At 41,000 all four shocks had to be replaced because they were leaking. At just under 42,000 I had rear end checked because of growl/whine noise. Carriage bearing was bad where joins pinion. Shocks and bearing repair were out of pocket expense to me. I would never by another Jeep. If I have any other problems I will sell and go back to Japanese cars or European. I called Chrysler and I was told that schedule A in manual is the one a grandma would follow who keeps car garaged and hardly drives. Schedule B is schedule I should follow which does not represent my driving habits. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I don't have any more problems. Pretty rediculous when you consider what these vehicles cost. For the quality of automobile you get now days the CEOS and auto workers need to take a serious cut in pay. Their wages don't justify the junk they are putting out to the public.

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 6 cylinder from North America

Summary:

Numerous high-cost repairs are starting to outweigh comfort and sleek looks

Faults:

Purchased at 72,000 miles. Prior repairs unknown.

Left turn signal failed to blink occasionally. Multifunction switch replaced. Still an intermittent problem, but doesn't occur often enough to waste my time taking it in to get checked.

75,117 Transfer case chain adjustment made when loud grinding noise began occurring.

75,658 Same grinding problem occurred again. Following parts replaced: Transfer Chain, Input Gear, Sleeve-Shift Range, Output Shaft Seal. Cost Unknown - covered by dealership.

76,750 Freak (bad) transmission slippage occurred. Checked over by dealership where no problems were noted by computer. Manager kept Jeep for 2 days, inlcuding driving it home and back. Problem did not happen for them. To date slippage has not occurred to that degree although it seems to have trouble shifting in colder weather.

86,000 Right front wheel began making high-pitched whining noise. Right front axle boot & Right front hub bearing replaced. Cost $615.00.

87,800 Right front drive shaft to be replaced. Cost quote approximately $550 with labor. Sits at dealership as I type this.

General Comments:

If it weren't for the fact that I had a wonderful experience with the '95 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo (V8) I owned prior to this Jeep, I would probably never buy another Jeep again. In the 4 years I had the '95 the only two things replaced were the water pump at 69,000 miles and the fuel pump at about 75,000 miles. I'm baffled at this point. I wonder did I get lucky the first time or unlucky the second. Even so, I'll probably try my luck with Jeep again.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 19th October, 2004

17th Apr 2005, 21:04

My car is at around 74,934 miles and I am having the same problems with this awful grinding noise that sounds like metal rubbing very badly. I've had my car since 2000 and have had no problem until recently. I'm taking it in tomorrow, but I'm nervous about the cost. Any advice?