Skip to main content

Used 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Consumer Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
128 reviews

See Edmunds pricing data

Has Your Car's Value Changed?

Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.

Price history graph example

Trending topics in reviews

Pros
Cons
4.88 out of 5 stars

no complaints

argonnichols, 12/24/2002
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought it last year, I've had to replace a few things but that's to be expected in a used car. I don't think a have owned had a better car. It does everything I have asked of it. Last year I had to help my father out with a half fallen tree. We thru a 1 1/2 in rope in the top, and with a little pull the rest came down. Now were not talking about a small tree when it was hit by lighting it stud over 6 stories high. And the part we pulled down made up most of it.

Report Abuse

3.75 out of 5 stars

Wife displeased

RFBookman, 08/27/2008
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Bought new in 1996, was initially pleased. Had to have radio replaced under warranty but was fairly problem free until the rear end needed replacing. Mechanic said that gearing was misaligned from the factory and it was only a matter of time until it went out. Had other small intermittent problems. Then the computer unit went out. It took Jeep dealer about 3 months to find the problem. We would take it in and they would give it back saying they could not find any problem. It would have same problem and we would take it in only to start the cycle again. Wife who drives vehicle says we will never buy another Jeep. Plan on replacing it soon with import.

Report Abuse
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee for sale near you
Showing 3 of 4 listings
See all 4 listings

2.63 out of 5 stars

cheap jeep

lyn, 05/19/2002
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee TSi 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

No a/c vents for rear passengers. No cup holders for rear passengers. No hand holder for passengers (roof grips) Rear end noise is so loud you can not hear the radio. Several mechanics have tried and can not lower the noise. Why do american car builders keep putting the fuse panels in such a difficult location........ Jeep leans to much in 30-45 mph turns.

Report Abuse

4.13 out of 5 stars

Warrantee Magic

VAB13, 10/31/2002
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

All you have to do is spend $2,000 on the extended warrantee like I did. They must have flipped the reliability switch on mine when I paid for it, because in 88,000 miles I've had almost no problems other than 3 (count 'em 3) fuel gauges. I love the car, but talk about depreciation! Never again.

Report Abuse

4.88 out of 5 stars

The Grand Cherokee

mghicks, 10/04/2002
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have had no complaints. So far it is i feel secure when driving.

Report Abuse
Items per page:
5