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Jeep Grand Cherokee repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (6%)

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Jeep Grand Cherokee body repair cost distribution

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$1000 - $2499 (3%)

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$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (81%)

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Chart based on 123 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

360-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

20000 mi Rattle in sunroof. Loose bolts found 

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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

293-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

3348 mi Defog vent valence coming loose from dash board. New valence required. Part on order. 

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2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

293-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

32000 mi Hood lip corrosion. Hood repainted 

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2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

360-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

987 mi The driver door faux wood appliqué squeaked badly when driving. The door was removed, the appliqué was welded too deep and the heat stakes rubbed the door substrate which caused the noise. I let them silicone spray the bosses. I took pictures and sent an email to the assembly plant quality manager that this was a systemic issue present on two other grand cherokees at that dealership and described the assembly issue and steps to correct the noise. My email was reviewed by FCA headquarters Jeep Brand Manager and is now a standard all doors with appliqués get lubrication on the back of the heat stakes prior to install to stop squeaks. 

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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

293-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

22614 mi Rear panels, on either side of the cargo area, were warping away from the vehicle body, showing a noticeable gap. Panels were ordered and replaced. 

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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

15000 mi Sunroof got off track and had to be replaced, including side curtains and sunroof shade Sunroof off track, including damage to side air curtains and sunroof shade 
16 mi Sunroof, third attempt. 
5000 mi Windshield had defect in center of glass and had to be replaced. 

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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

470-horsepower 6.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

14260 mi Double-sided tape replaced on the fender flares. Commonly caused by rustproofing (which I have done yearly). 

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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

360-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

11000 mi outside Trim between front and back door coming off. 

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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

293-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

9000 mi Interior trim pieces adjusted and squeaky noise in drivers seat fixed under warranty. Also included recall. 
14000 mi 2nd trip to repair squeaky driver's seat 

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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

293-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

16000 mi B pillar exterior overlays were peeling off. 
The sun/moon roof leaked horribly which caused water damage to the dashboard and it quit working. 

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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

293-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

2000 mi Odd discoloration on hood, appeared to be under clearcoat. Turned out to be something else, a contaminant picked up after I got it, dealership's body shop buffed it out. 

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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

turbocharged 247hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

34100 mi RHF top window ledge door trim eroded. 

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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

7000 mi Glove box fastener with rubber tip was broke. Tip wasn't attached when delivered. 
1000 mi rubber cowling below windshield needed replacement due to a misalignment which allowed water/high volumes of air into engine compartment.  
1900 mi Also, driver's side window chrome trim scratched and needs r and r,part in,but not replaced as of yet. 
7000 mi Drivers side chrome door trim in, and replaced. (factory blemishes) 
46000 mi

US $700
Loud rattle coming from passenger rear area of panoramic sunroof. After a couple trips to the dealer, they were able to reproduce the problem. They failed to repair it the first time, so I brought it back a second time for the same thing. They found a nut had come off a fastener and was rattling in a metal channel near the sunroof. They said they tightened it back up, but I demanded they redo the work using loctite so it wouldn't come loose again. 

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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

360-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

29000 mi Fender flares glue coming undone 
5000 mi Loose panel was causing vibration noises when shifting. 
7000 mi Noise behind dash 

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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

12000 mi Left tail pipe was a few inches lower than the one on the right. Problem fixed. 

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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

29400 mi Motor for sunroof 
6000 mi shifter bezel was replaced 
8300 mi Sunroof rattle. 3 dealer visits needed to address. Tailgate rattle. Fixed but rattle has returned. Dash rattle. Intermittent so having a hard time showing noise to dealer. 

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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

24180 mi Door sill guard was corroded 
49100 mi

US $100
Cupholder in center console was flaking pieces of chrome trim. Part replaced. 

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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

360-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

Rear hatch handle not installed flush with the body. Drivers seat had X3 indentations in the cushion. Still fighting with dealer for fix. 
12400 mi There where clicking sound from the sunroof. 
2000 mi creaking from panoramic sunroof, rear passenger side. Dealer replaced sunroof frame, and applied silicone adhesive between 2 body panels that were rubbing. 
18600 mi vibration noise from front of dash, at highway speed 
17000 mi Car runs perfect. Lots of rattles.....that's what car was in for. One rattle still remains in the moon roof. Dealer says they can't repair. Chrysler engineering working on solution. 
21000 mi Rattles coming from the engine compartment. Technician worked for three days and finally found two pipes making the rattling noise. He put padding between them then tied them together and wala.....noise gone. I was impressed the tech stuck with it so long and even more impressed the dealer let him. Of course the dealer gets paid from Chrysler. 
2000 mi Liftgate was out of alignment. Required a body shop to correct problem. 
37000 mi

US $200
Replace trim around automatic cruise control sensor under front bumper. 

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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

24700 mi seat clicks when hitting bumps. Replacing seat rails. 
33300 mi Seat rack loose. Causes rattles. 
4000 mi Issue: Interior rattle noise at 1100 rpm while in gear (not neutral). Root cause was loose part number stickers on the back of the inside of the glove box. By removing the upper plastic owner's manual tray, I gained access to remove them. 
31749 mi 31,749 miles: Both windshield washer nozzles on the hood were replaced. The passenger-side nozzle had quit working altogether. Dealer said the driver-side nozzle was starting to crack, so it was replaced, too. Covered under warranty. 
34000 mi Handle to spare tire compartment broke off. Was trying to get jumper cables on a cold day when the handle snapped off. Dealer replaced handle under warranty. 
20500 mi Driver rear door trim piece was lose, replaced with new piece 
4000 mi Defective headlight on one side had to be replaced. 
29800 mi Metallic rattle towards the rear of the panoramic sunroof that occurs intermittently while open or closed. Dealer checked the attachment bolts and found them all to be tight. "Insulated" the drain tray but the rattle returned later that day. Issue was not resolved on first trip. 
21376 mi

US $151
Weather warmed up. Noticed rattling noise, seemingly random, with windows down. Crawled around and noticed that right rear-most muffler hanger was not reinstalled after major repair from previous month. Returned to dealer. They said "that wasn't it", "had to use Chassis Ears", "probably rock in front left brake dust cover", "that'll be $150, please and thank you". 
31000 mi What appeared to be a rattle in the dash was actually a cover for wiring going to the rear view mirror. It took hours for technicans to locate! 
5000 mi Wheel well trim was peeling away from the vehicle 
19400 mi rattle in the headliner from the moon roof bracket lumbar support in driver seat "squeaking" sound while driving and sitting. 
23000 mi Addiitonal squeaks/creaks from driver seat only, while driving. Rattling again from moon roof bracket in head liner, different area than 1st report. 

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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

7000 mi Cowl trim cover loose. 
21500 mi Cowl, hood noise. Dealer researched a STARs issue on related problems. Retorqued hood bolts. 
8000 mi Nasty squeak from cowl area on driver side. 
9000 mi Nasty squeak from cowl area on driver side. Finally resolved by replacing hood pins per a TSB on 2012-2013 JGCs. 
6100 mi The Jeep's door striker was adjusted when I had the oil changed last month. The latch was catching and rubbing when opening the door. 85% improved. The screen issues has not reappeared and no codes when found...of course. 

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2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

8000 mi Crackling noise while driving at high speeds 
4000 mi Manufacturing defect-wood trim on dash didn't have finished edge from factory. 
25000 mi Vertical trim on passenger door falling off. 

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2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

17000 mi Replaced two pieces of trim that were warped from the factory. 
47000 mi Rear spoiler fell off the vehicle. Plastic fell apart and dealer broke it more trying to get pictures to submit to Jeep then denied the claim. Dealer is fixing after I made a big deal about it 

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2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

21000 mi Dealer replaced cracked interior trim panel. 

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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

turbocharged 237hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

1640 mi rough area of door opening - paint not applied and rough finish passenger side door sill trim defective on metal "Jeep" insert 
3720 mi new door sill trim installed 
3720 mi rough area of door opening never fixed 
701 mi Refitted heat shield on exhaust system, noise now gone. 

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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

470-horsepower 6.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

1000 mi Carbon fiber trim on dash was improperly installed & required replacement. 
4000 mi Front bumper not aligned correctly 

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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

9000 mi Dealer found loose clips in the panoramic sunroof. Re-torqued to factory specs, rattle gone. 

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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

24000 mi Moon roof squeaks like mad on bumpy roads. Have had this into 3 separate dearships and no one has been able to fix. Thus dealership tightened up the rollers and that worked for 10 miles before it started again 
32000 mi Sun window has squeaked since we purchased vehicle. After the 8th trip to the dealership, technician found a TSB from Chrysler that says replace the runners for the panoramic window under warranty. Squeaks fixed!!! 
1000 mi STEERING WHEEL REPLACED WRONG ONE INSTALLED AT FACTORY 
18000 mi

US $219
We also had a continuous rattle that was diagnosed as a clip of some sort that came loose in the sliding roof area. 
1240 mi Rattle coming from roof area when driving. Located noise coming from sunroof/panoramic roof location. I loosened the three screws securing the panoramic roof glass, repositioned the glass slightly, secured the three screws and problem fixed. 
58000 mi

US $1525
Leather covered dash panel had lifting of the leather. 
6200 mi Rear lift gate leaked. Repaired in March (also they had to change the lift gate lock button, since it was broken as well). 
large hairline crack in the plastic of the trunk compartment. 
3000 mi windshield was warped. manufacturer defect covered under warranty. 
5500 mi Panoramic sunroof developed a rattle. Service dept admitted it is a design flaw with no fix from chrysler. tightened the sunroof fasteners and rattle went away. 
12300 mi lower bumper bent. jeep will not fix. 

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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

31000 mi Water leaking in through the rear wiper motor harness cut out and headliner has water stains in it and needs to be replaced. Gasket is torn in two! 
14900 mi I took the vehicle in to get the driver's lower vertical door weatherstripping replaced. It is soft rubber. I had worn a hole in the weatherstrip getting in and out of the car. 

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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

5000 mi Rattle in right rear of vehicle when going into driveways and the like 
5300 mi Small leak (drips) in rear window when in high pressure car wash. No leaks during rain. Dealer replaced washer nozzle seal under warranty. 
14000 mi Windshield cracked while parked, seemingly no visible cause but had to claim from insurance rather than Jeep warranty. 
113000 mi

US $200
Sunroof wouldn't close completely, causing water to partially ruin overhead courtesy light. Sunroof fixed, but no parts available to fix overhead light. Had to cut wire to disable it. 
11980 mi RUST ON THE HOOD 
26000 mi Replaced front cup-holder due to broken tine. 
28000 mi Rear hatch rubbing bumper. Paint scrap, misaligned door. 

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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

23560 mi Worn drivers side worn seat cover replaced under warranty and console cup holder replaced because of peeling chrome also under warranty. 
6000 mi Front bumper was not correctly attached to the vehicle when purchased. 
28480 mi Driver's seatback replaced under warranty due to squeaky lumbar adjustment. 
36000 mi Dealer replaced the chrome trim piece between the taillights (containing the rear view camera and lock button). The left attachment bolt broke and pulled away approximately 1/4 inch. The part was replaced under warranty. 

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2011.5 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

turbocharged 237hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

1240 mi Poor door and tailgate fit. Vibration at around 100 - 110ks . Creaking sound to back of drivers seat 
1860 mi Poor body panel fit with all door hood and tail gate 

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2011.5 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

20540 mi Instrument panel leather bubbled near windshield. Dealer glued bubbled out leather. 

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2011.5 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

1240 mi centre console trim not fitted properly. 

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

turbocharged 237hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

102300 mi

A $1
rear tail light fogged up 

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

1500 mi Sunroof rattled loudly. Dealer replaced entire glass panel on roof. 

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

31000 mi

C $150
Sunroof was noisy. They made some adjustments to resolve the problem. 
32000 mi Driver side seat is saggy. Dealer is waiting for Chrysler to decide if they going to replace or fixed it. Waiting ten days so far. 
32000 mi The dealer called me and set up an appointment to change the seat in the driver side on march 10 2013. 
2100 mi sunroof rattle and car shakes at 60. sunroof rattle and car shakes at 60 
90000 mi

US $50
Noise coming from inside driver door, was a coin stuck in the trim. The passenger door lock mechanism was replaced 
94000 mi

US $800
Replaced seat cover/cushion and heated seat element 
5000 mi Rear Flipper Window Misalignment - Adhesive is coming off the brackets and the window became misaligned. The window closes against the rear pillar and has scratched the paint. It has also shifted the tailgate off-center. 
8000 mi Sharp edges on steering wheel trim 
13600 mi Various rattles. Dealer could not replicate problem. 
20000 mi Summit brown leather passenger seat bottom showed excessive wear, cracking, peeling, and fading. Dealer replaced bottom seat under warranty. 
22200 mi

US $280
sunroof 
69200 mi wood trim on dash has begun to bend away from fitment position on divers inboard side where gauge cluster meets stereo. dealer attempted to reposition and glue. within 24 hours of repair it was pulling back away. they released the vehicle. front passenger seat is shaking and squeaking excessively when no passenger is on board front passenger door handle is rattling at all times. very hard to hear form drivers seat with road and wind noise. but very audible and annoying form passenger seat. dealer inspected but said they could not duplicate. noise still there 
65000 mi

US $100
sunroof leaking, can hear wind noise excessively, and not in alignment, attempted to re-calibrate on my own. problem got worse. Shop performed calibration, problem solved. 
67000 mi windshield repair, no sign of impact. small crack at top edge of windshield, required replacement as it was beginning to leak water past the seal. covered by insurance but warranty would have covered with $100 deductible. 
4000 mi Window squeak - front passenger window. Seal lubed, but still squeaks. New seal ordered. Excess wear on driver's seat. New seat cover had been ordered, but didn't match the car. New cover has been ordered. New window seal installed. New seat cover installed. 

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

3500 mi Noticed that windshield cowl had bubbled up in a couple of places near windshield wipers. Replaced cowl under warranty. Noticed that windshield cowl had bubbled up in a couple of places near windshield wipers. Replaced cowl under warranty. 
5000 mi Driver's side door misaligned. Dealer repaired in a day to my complete satisfaction. 100% Covered under warranty. 
31000 mi Dashboard replaced for 2nd time. Leather cover delaminated and stiching faded. Possible poor adhesive used by supplier. 
19500 mi Driver seat - outside panel to seat. Facia came off. 
1000 mi Sunroof bolts rattled because the bolts were not properly tightened from the factory. 

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

25500 mi Replaced window motor and tailgate lock button 
4000 mi Excessive wind noise and water intrusion from sunroof. Reported to dealer and advised this was a known defect. Dealer realigned sliding glass to eliminate water intrusion but told that high pressure car washes may cause some intrusion. 
80000 mi

US $220
The rubber seal around the front windshield had pulled away from the windshield, allowing windflow into the vehicle and creating excessive wind noise. Replaced the part with the seal and the problem was resolved. 
12500 mi passenger headrest rattle. 
29760 mi Paint was peeling of running boards. Drivers Seat cover was defective 
48000 mi Seal of sun roof have shrunk and therefore wind noise. Not covered by extended Chrysler warranty. Dealer wanted $1,000 plus labor to correct. Price is outrageous for a design defect, so I didn't get it fixed. 
1000 mi paint on front bumper peeling and flaking off. repainted. 
7000 mi Control panel for passenger seat not affixed properly. New panel on order. 
18000 mi Panel replaced. 

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

34300 mi Replaced defective driver side view mirror and flashlight assembly. 
35700 mi Seat rattle. 

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2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

420-horsepower 6.1L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

6000 mi Paint or other exterior cosmetic issue, repair 

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2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

40340 mi seat repair 

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2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

330-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

40000 mi

US $90
Sunroof wasn't seating correctly (too low). 

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2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

305-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

79000 mi flaking of clear coat 

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2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

72000 mi

US $1
Plastic trim on side of drivers seat snapped. 
36000 mi took in several times for a rattle in left wheel area which still occurs. also to go back for radio problems 

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2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

122000 mi

US $350
Seat tear. Normal wear and tear. 

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2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

420-horsepower 6.1L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

27000 mi Sunroof did not close all the way (about 2mm shy) dealer flashed the sun roof module and it was fixed 
400 mi Eighty percent of the vehicle had to be repainted due to low quality DCX factory paint job. Fisheyes, runs, bubbles, and paint over grit and dirt. It took over a month to receive authorization to have the work done from DCX, and then the car was in the bo 

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2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

54000 mi

US $200
The Laredo model leather seats are surface cracking (a quality problem, read "the forums"). I repaired the first myself on freq used driver seat but noticing other hairline cracks. Trying a leather conditioner. Seeing some on steering wheel. The Laredo model leather seats are surface cracking (a quality problem, read "the forums"). I repaired the first myself on freq used driver seat but noticing other hairline cracks. Trying a leather conditioner. Seeing some on steering wheel. 
69300 mi

US $125
Leather seats are VINYL! We paid for leather and repair shop shows us Daimler Chrysler used vinyl; dvr seat left side cracking, and repair info proves Chrysler lied and used vinyl on seat surface! MAR 2018 UPDATE: SAME SPOT CRACKING AGAIN. Chrysler replacement materials same poor quality as originals. Not going to do $200 repair on 11 yr old SUV. 
70000 mi Water leak from passengers 'post'. Dealer's "leak fixer" said it was a common problem with Cherokees. Fixed in 15 minutes. Not exactly sure what was done. 

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2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

23000 mi Outside front window moldings bulging up, clacking noise when turning wheel with signal on. Molding replaced - approx $40 + labor - under warranty Clock spring and multifunction stalk adjusted - aprox $100 - under warranty. Clacking still not fixed, it is better but test drove a couple of vehicles on lot, issue present. Outside front window moldings bulging up, clacking noise when turning wheel with signal on. EDIT MARCH 2010: the clacking when the wheel is turned is a NORMAL issue, I have had no problems, it is noticeable on other vehicles i have driven. 
27000 mi Chrome covering peeling off of shifter bezel. Parts ordered. Car could have been driven till end of life with no effects from this problem. Purely cosmetic. Shifter bezel replaced. Part costs approximately $200 online with discount. Simple plastic piece. Shifter bezel replaced. Part costs approximately $200 online with discount. Simple plastic piece. Resolved, required separate trip to get it installed - 'diagnosis' of said issue at oil change visit. 
35000 mi Dash board air vent control handles became disconnected. 
37000 mi Dash air vent louvers and control handles replaced 
135500 mi rear window seal leaked, shorting out liftgate latch eletronics. 
103000 mi liftgate latch shorted out due to water drippin on connector. had problem addressed but happened again. unplugged electrical connectors and am waiting for better weather to fix myself. 

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2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 4WD

8000 mi

US $33
Rattle in roof pannel 

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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

330-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

53000 mi

US $700
The module on the sunroof also needs to be replaced ($950+). 
61000 mi Sunroof module never fixed. 

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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

73300 mi

US $50
Liftglass rattling while driving. Latch was adjusted to eliminate rattle. 
75000 mi

US $120
Replaced liftglass window hinges to solve rattle issue. Old hinges were worn, not holding glass at correct height and allowing glass to abrade against liftgate. 
156619 mi

US $287
Rear liftgate glass sliding down when closed, rattling and scraping against liftgate. Dealer replaced support props. Repair was not successful; liftglass needed new hinges, but hinges are discontinued. 

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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Engine not specified

75640 mi During the cold, the rear hatch cover over the door handle broke when used to open the hatch, I replaced it with a chrome aftermarket cover. 

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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

325-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

58000 mi Driver door plastic panel shattered by the door handle mechanism. 
28000 mi Rattle in dash air vents. 

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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

74000 mi sunroof leak. took dealer 3 days to fix 
127000 mi Door panels on both driver and passenger side (front) have developed holes in the plastic, right next to the door handle hinge. Afraid the hinge will bust. 

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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

8000 mi

US $25
fixed rubber weather stripping on back window. 

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2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range

89000 mi

US $55
The drivers door check was worn, simple 4 bolt replacement I did in my garage with very basic tools 

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2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

195-horsepower 4.0L I6 w/DoD 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range

82000 mi

US $500
Rust through, driver side between rear door and wheel well opening and into area where door covers when closed. Rust showed itself about 8 months after rust through warranty ended. Cut out and replaced rusted metal & repainted. 

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2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

195-horsepower 4.0L I6 w/DoD 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

126000 mi

US $1000
Rust repair of rear of rocker panel below rear doors. Needed to pass state inspection. 

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2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range

149559 mi

US $1
Door panel was loose - replaced degraded plastic clips with new ones. 
150380 mi Water intrusion via sunroof during car wash. Used compressed air and weed trimmer line to clean drains. 

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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range

88660 mi Sunroof rail broken. 
113460 mi Broken sunroof rail. 

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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

195-horsepower 4.0L I6 w/DoD 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range

121000 mi

US $50
Floor panel rust corrosion 

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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

195-horsepower 4.0L I6 w/DoD 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

155000 mi Water leaking into front passenger floor. Body shop unable to locate source of leak. 
157000 mi water seeping into passenger floor. Removed and resealed right front fender. So far no more seepage. 

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2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range

120000 mi

US $1500
passenger side repainted and new side mirror due to hitting a post in winter 
127000 mi

US $20
Frosted headlamps from oxidation. Sanded with 400 wet, then 800 wet, then 1500 wet. Not difficult, but laborious. Then coated with Rustoleum non yellowing uv resistant clear coat. Turned out very well. 
98900 mi

US $600
Gas tank support/shield was rusted through - cost for replacement and installation 

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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

195-horsepower 4.0L I6 w/DoD 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

160000 mi

US $1006
Front and rear brakes, rear rotors. Rear hatch struts replaced. 

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1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

195000 mi

US $50
Replaced Headlight assemblies due to lens fogging. 

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Jeep Grand Cherokee Body Problems

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