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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%)

Chart based on 2579 repairs.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (34%)

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Chart based on 1313 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

Jeep Grand Cherokee problems by year

before 1998 (1%)

1999 - 2000 (4%)

2001 - 2004 (19%)

2005 - 2007 (21%)

2008 - 2010 (4%)

2011 - 2013 (27%)

2014 - 2021 (24%)

2022 - present (0%)

Chart based on 2607 repair trips.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Personal Experiences of the Jeep Grand Cherokee

Jeep Grand Cherokee Personal Experiences: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
This is our fourth Jeep and been pleased with off road use. full 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2007 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
Jeep capabilities. My fifth Jeep. full 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2007 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
Owned a 2001, had good luck with it. full 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2005 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
I owned a 1986 Cherokee and a 1993 Grand Cherokee. both vehicles gave me great service. I took both off-road and subjected them to very rigorous terraine. They never let me down. This 2005 Grand Cherokee so far has been very good so far also. full 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2005 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Have a very reliable 2001 Model. full 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2004 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
4-speed automatic AWD w/low range
Have owned in the past and they are great cars full 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2003 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
I gave my 1991 Cherokee to my grandsons when I got the 2003. I loved the vehicle, and they do too. Now it is 17 years old and still going strong, in spite of some lack of preventive maintenance. full 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee review
Jeep Grand Cherokee Personal Experiences: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2002 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
I have a 2001 and 2002 Grand Cherokee and both have experienced the same heater and window failures. If it fails on one I can expect the same failure on the other. full 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee review
 

Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems and Repair Histories

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