How reliable is a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Will a used Jeep Grand Cherokee be reliable? For the most part, yes, it is a reliable vehicle. J.D. Power reports that over the last ten years, it has earned a ‘Great’ overall quality and reliability rating.
Can a Jeep Grand Cherokee Run for high miles?
Although a Grand Cherokee can run for high miles there are some differences between each generation, which I’ll cover below. Also in this article, I take a look at some of the common problems you might find with high mileage Grand Cherokees.
How many miles does a Jeep Grand Cherokee last?
30,000 Miles: At around two years of usage, the Jeep Grand Cherokee might have worn-out tires already, so they would need replacement. Both cabin air and engine air filters plus the timing and driving belts, as well as the spark plug, should also be replaced.
Are there any problems with the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
I did some research into problems that could occur with a WJ model (1998-2004 production) and here is what you can expect (probably worst case though): Heater blenders stop working. Steering column spring wearing which can activate the airbag warning light (could be a problem when it comes to vehicle inspection time).
What kind of engine does a Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
Diesel power this time came in the form of the 3.0l V6 from Mercedes-Benz. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is currently on its fourth generation (WK2) which was launched in 2010. Petrol engine choices are the Pentastar 3.6l V6, Hemi V8 5.7l, the 6.4l Hemi V8 found in the SRT8 and SRT and the 6.2l supercharged V8 Hemi in the Trackhawk.
Why is the Grand Cherokee the most complained-about Jeep?
The issues with this model year earned the 2015 Grand Cherokee Car Complaints’ “Beware of the Clunker” seal. Of all the Jeep models, the Grand Cherokee is the one that’s complained about the most. And, of the Grand Cherokee model years, the 2011 model and the 2015 model are two to be avoided.
Although a Grand Cherokee can run for high miles there are some differences between each generation, which I’ll cover below. Also in this article, I take a look at some of the common problems you might find with high mileage Grand Cherokees.
Diesel power this time came in the form of the 3.0l V6 from Mercedes-Benz. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is currently on its fourth generation (WK2) which was launched in 2010. Petrol engine choices are the Pentastar 3.6l V6, Hemi V8 5.7l, the 6.4l Hemi V8 found in the SRT8 and SRT and the 6.2l supercharged V8 Hemi in the Trackhawk.
How old should a Jeep Grand Cherokee be?
As with all second-hand car purchases make sure to check for any service history. A high mileage Grand Cherokee is likely to be a few years old now, and while it should have been dealer serviced in the first few years of its life, in later years it was properly serviced at an independent.