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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee repairs by problem area

Engine (50%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (30%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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Chart based on 10 repairs.
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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Engine not specified

Jeep in Illinois, United States
Mar 2015 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015

167000 mi

US $150
Replace crank sensor. 
Jeep in Turkey
Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
Nov 2011

62900 mi

$175
new shocks 

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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

Jeep in Utah, United States
Mar 2010 - Apr 2011
May 2010

104500 mi
Rear differential side bearings and pinion bearings bad. 
Jan 2011

110000 mi

US $75
Check engine light. P0132. Oxygen sensor high voltage bank 1. O2 sensor replaced. 
Jeep in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2010 - Oct 2011
Jun 2010

160580 mi

C $555
Steering stabilizer required replacing 
Sep 2011

171120 mi
Right front wheel bearing assembly replaced 

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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

Jeep in Rhode Island, United States
Oct 2010 - Apr 2011
Jan 2011 Replaced muffler. 
Jeep in Arkansas, United States
Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
Apr 2011

119000 mi

US $15
car running rough and backfiring then completly shut down. let it sit for a month then would fire up again for a few minutes. checked with code scanner said defective ignition coil. replaced coil and now runs fine. 
Jeep in South Africa
Mar 2010 - Jun 2018
Apr 2010

169880 mi

R 650
tensioner pulley on fan belt assembly lost bearings and got stuck, replaced 
Jun 2018

186620 mi

R 5000
Nothing 

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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Repair Histories

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