Overall, the jeep has met my needs, but for people who keep their vehicles for a LONG time, dependability/reliability/durability is lacking.If you own a Grand Cherokee, you should know that the vehicle is really good. and having paid close attention to the tranny and electrical issues on the '14 JGC (and the fact that chrysler corporate fatcat exec's elimanated the rear flip window, something i use EVERY DAY), i'll be running with the 2017 4runner when it comes in december '16.
i cannot trust the jeep to go anywhere other than locally in town. and have consistently nickel and dimed me all the way to the 141k mark (where i'm currently at). all these failures started occuring around the 90k mile mark. cannot but an OEM PC M must buy it remanufactored from less than reputable 3rd party suppliers, electrical wires between door jams fail/frayed, sensors, sensors, sensors. THE BAD: electrical, sensors, water pump, radiator split, CV boots, leaking axles, AC, oil pump sensor, PCM - 3 times thus far and counting. fuel economy is low, but not different than what i expected and it runs on 85 octane. seats are COMFORTABLE and still hold up - not great on LONG journeys though (500+ mile days). today's mid-sized SUV's routinely occupy the 190+" range. the size (particularly the length) is spot-on at 181". visibility is awesome, some you CANNOT find today except in a subaru forester.
of course ive ALWAY ALWAYS ALWAYS changed my oil at 3,500 miles and done the tranny FLUSH on scheduled basis. just a sensor that went that made it shifting from 2-3 gear slip. good power, been very reliable (1 exhaust manifold replaced), transmission solid. the interior has held up over the years and is in EXCELLENT shape.
excellent shape (no leather seats, just fabric).
hats of to the paint department at chrysler on this one. THE GOOD: exterior paint job is EXCELLENT and shows 0 signs of wear. After 16 years of ownership, here's my take on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo V8 4.7L AUTO/PS/PB/AC/etc.
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