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Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV (2005-2011): owner reviews

"Good to look at and competent off-road, the Jeep Grand Cherokee also offers reasonable value for money and is a great choice for anyone looking for a serious 4x4."

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by Richard Ingram

28 Jun 2013

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Carbuyer Rating

2.0 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.4 out of 5

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58%of people would recommend this car to a friend

Common Problems

Electrics (4 cases)
Gearbox / clutch (2 cases)
Engine (1 case)

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I am a self-employed agricultural consultant working across the UK and into Europe and my wonderful Grand Cherokee has just turned 145,000 miles. It takes me everywhere - green lanes, bridleways, across fields, around town, motorway cruising, through Europe on business and the South of France with my family on holiday. Everywhere. It has frequently been past the top of the tyres in water (briefly) and once through a sump where muddy water came over the bonnet. No problem. Apart from replacing a blown headlamp build recently, it has not had a single fault. It does not use any oil or water. It starts first time and the big 3.0 litre Mercedes engine and drivetrain run incredibly smoothly. When I get around to washing the mud off and give it a bit of a waxing it looks virtually new. No rust, dents or (major) chips. OK, it's thirsty at 28.4 mpg (average over 5 years) and it doesn't handle like a sports car either. BUT, it is very reliable and comfortable. It is also very well kitted out for the price. AND it is equally at home driving - literally - across a ploughed field or driving the autoroutes in Europe. I can think of very few other vehicles that could really match it.

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I have a couple of faults the boot lock has failed and the sat nav plays up, but both are being attended to so I need to see the outcome after the dealer has fixed them

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Rear boot lock playing up and air conitionong playing up

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Always reliable never missed a beat

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Car alarm issues - false alarms. Cured with replacement alarm control box.

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Great car had no problems with it at all, got 30mpg most of the time .Seats were comfortable. Heated steering wheel was a good extra in the winter. Just changed to the 2014 summit model .

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no problems so far

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Superb car, very impressed. Massively underrated in the motoring press.

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Great car it a cheap mercedes 4x4

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Very comfortable and enough room for my needs. (2 geriatrics that tow heavy trailers with horses & carts). Superb long distance and tow car. Good off road and in snow. Only downside is fuel consumption of about 25mpg overall.

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It is a superb tow vehicle and is very comfortable for 2 old people who tow horses and old motorcars in & on trailers. The press say it is not very large - true but if you want to tow 3+ tons and have no need to fill it with a football team it is ideal. Design is pre fuel & emmision panic and therefore thirsty. When wanted has a lot of acceleration. Overall a very good vehicle particularly on long runs when it will do 30 mpg.

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Built to last and with a 4.7 litre proven lump running LPG you cannot fail to be impressed

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Swirl port actuator - 3 needed in 6 years. All six injectors and HP fuel pump replaced in 2011 at $4500 but Ł2000 spent before that over 8 months with main dealer suggesting fix after fix to the stalling - that started July 2010 after the main dealer changed the swirl port. Jeep at one point were stuck for 3 WEEKS with my vehicle in their shop waiting for Jeep technical to get back to them. All I ever got back from them about the fault was that out of spec fuel or misfuelling was behind it. I have driven diesels for almost 15 years so I knew it wasn't me. I had used Shell VPOWER diesel but I don't use it now. I recall that back in the late 80s their gasoline was linked to trouble with some cars (Vauxhalls). I wonder if VPOWER fuel does damage some fuel injectors/pumps?? either taht or the garage in 2010 put a bit of petrol in the Jeep - but I can't prove that now.

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First time starting, no failures.

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Love it but it's too expensive to run

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A great value comfortable, practical cruiser.

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