Awesome
I have a very loud pop sound in the steering wheel. The mirrors do not go back to where they should for the drivers.
I love the Jeeps. This is my second one yeah they have their problems, but so what. The previous owner put on the upgraded breaks so far no warping.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 19th June, 2006
Comfortable car, but has serious brake issues
We have had the brakes replaced twice since owning the car and they need to be replaced again at 46000 miles. The car starts shaking when braking, especially at high speeds, and this gets worse until it is unbearable. I find the brakes to be a huge defect and Chrysler should be forced to do a recall. We had to fight tooth and nail to get the dealer to replace the brakes the first time at no charge, but had to pay the second time. We have the 100,000 mile extended warranty, but they don't cover the brakes in this.
The transmission had to be overhauled before the car hit 30,000 miles, but thankfully was covered by warranty. When it happened, the car went dead and had to be towed.
This car is incredibly comfortable and roomy and has great features.
The Limited is worth the extra money.
However, due to the severe brake issues I would not purchase from this manufacturer again.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 20th March, 2006
Agreed, re brake rotor issues, but I solved the common problem with new aftermarket rotors and pads.
Even if they were not an issue, I probably would have replaced them anyway like I have on most of my cars with better performance ones such as slotted rotors - NOT cross drilled though! (much better for heavy loads, brake fade and offroad)
ZERO problems.
A bunch of minor positives, a few major negatives. If it is a Jeep thing, I only kinda get it.
Nothing yet!
Looks great!
No rattles and squeaks like a body on frame SUV. (My last SUV rattled so much I always feared that I sounded like the Munchkins when I was on the cell phone.)
Not as fun to drive as my Mountaineer. The 6 cylinder is pretty slow and does not like to rev very high. The transmission changes gears harshly under acceleration. This may well be the safest SUV ever made. Since I have had it, I drive slower and stop when the light changes to yellow (Flooring it just makes more noise, not speed!)
You don't really steer this vehicle as much as you just "Guide" it where you want it to go.
Lower step in height than most SUV's.
The interior has a much more car-like feel. After 2 other SUV's, it is nice to not feel like I am driving a pick up truck station wagon.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 5th January, 2006
You say in your title there are some major negatives with your Jeep. Yet, in the body of your review you don't list them. In fact, you say nothing has gone wrong with the vehicle, and that it feels very safe. You are contradicting yourself! Which is it? Major negatives or just glowing positives?
Poor quality
Fuel gauge broke when new.
Brake Rotors needed replacement (Just barely in warranty, but obviously a defective design.)
Water leaks into the rear compartment.
Transmission gear shift lever stuck in park. Not covered by warranty and cost $150 to fix.
Emission control air leak. Another $150.
My Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002 is of poor quality.
Daimler Policies are Poor.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 2nd January, 2006
31st Oct 2009, 15:02
The factory brake discs are junk. Replace them with a good aftermarket disc and the best pads you can buy. That will fix the problem. There was a court suit that addressed this issue, and if you filed with the court, you got back about what it costs for the first time around repairs. Not sure if this might still be available.