Used 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Consumer Reviews
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great car!
cheryl graham, 07/11/2004
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
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i have enjoyed the car immensely! great for hauling kids & stuff. no major problems. my only issue has been service related. some sort of dealership rearrangement took place and all jeeps were moved from performance to dwanye lane. i have not been particularly impressed with either dwayne lane or town & country service centers. since performance still has jeep proficient service people - i take all non warranty issues to them. all of their service people have been incredibly gracious. their hours are much better, they provide pickup & dropoff driver service & facilitate rentals cars if needed. the only thing that they no longer do is car washing!
great vehicle
trailblazer1997, 07/18/2004
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Excellent vehicle to drive. Minimal repairs. Good power, well thought out interior,looks great
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- Orvis 4dr SUVMSRP: $3,988800 mi away
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Love this Jeep!!!
Prat, 08/12/2004
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee TSi 4dr SUV 4WD
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Can't believe the deal I got on this Jeep! 97000 miles and it's running stronger than I could have asked. Fuel economy is amazing compared to my father's 4.3 V-6 GMC, I get 25-28mpg on the highway! Handles like a dream, and the Quadratrac is great. There are some squeaks and little rattles, but nothing overly noticeable. Wonderful quality. Love the leather seats, they are soft and comfortable. Tons of room, I'm 6'2" and don't need the driver's seat all the way back. I love this Jeep more every day. I am very confident it will go over 200kmi!
repairs too much
Cecil, 12/08/2004
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought one year ago with 68,000 miles. I have put 20,000 miles on it in 12 months. I have had to replace fuel pump for around $600, light sensor for $250, heater blower and heater switch $700. Very concerned about ongoing repairs; these Jeeps seem to be very costly to repair. It also seems to leak a lot of fluids, I have taken it in several times to try and get leaks to stop. Do not like that the tire is inside and takes up space. I would not buy another one.
Great SUV
SVG, 12/20/2004
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee TSi 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Everything is great on this SUV. It rides very smoothly and I have never had any mechanical problems with it. Gas isn't bad for an SUV. The options are a very big plus for this SUV.
97 Grand Cherokee
sfxd, 03/15/2003
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my third Jeep Grand Cherokee. I have had very positive experiences with all three. This 97 I purchased used from a returning lease. It originally had 22,000. I now have 77000 and have had no major problems. There was one issue with the air conditioning unit last year that was, if you could believe it, still under warranty. Obviously Jeep acknowledged this without a recall and provided a brand new unit with installation at no charge, (If you were under 70,000 miles)
Accident "first hand"
Dwayne Rothrock, 01/31/2006
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
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I was involved in a near head on collision with a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix going high speed on 1/26/06. My Jeep was totaled, but I managed to walk away with no cuts, or broken bones, suffering only neck & back strains. Thanks to Jeep for building such a safe vehicle. You saved my life.
Excellent Vehicle
Chetster72, 10/17/2006
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This was the first Jeep I had ever purchased. I have been so impressed with the quality and reliability since then, that I have purchased 2 more and kept my original one. They are rugged, comfortable and very reliable. I chose the I6 4.0L motor, it has plenty of power and is one of the most durable ever built.
love my Jeep!
s. anderson, 01/10/2007
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis 4dr SUV 4WD
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This is the 3rd Jeep I've owned in the past 20 years, and while the Laredo was my favorite when I was younger, I've got to say there comes a point when all the bell and whistles are nice to have! I know Jeeps, and I know they need preventative care, Having said that, regular maintenance is not a problem. If you are looking for a quality vehicle, safe, roomy and enjoyable to drive to that cabin in the woods, or skiing, you can't go wrong with the Orvis. Watch out for ignition switch wear, I have learned to have them pulled and replaced at 100k, wear on this can cause automatic shut-down on the vehicle.
This Jeep rocks
singletrack, 01/11/2007
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
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I bought the AWD Jeep grand Cherokee used in 2000 with 60K miles. I have more than 162,000 miles on it now and it has been incredibly reliable. It is a V8 with plenty of power. I has all of the bells and whistles and everything still works great. I have never experienced any mechanical problems, just the normal expendables such as brake pads, shocks, and tires. All normal stuff. It is the most reliable and road worthy machine I have owned. I drive it in the Rocky Mountains and on road trips and offroad - Moab and 4x4 mountain passes. GREAT SUV!
Dependable & Fun
Ray, 01/21/2007
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've owned this vehicle for over 5 years and have had no major problems. This is my primary work vehicle and I spend a lot of time working on the road. I also use it to pull an oversized boat and to go into the field hunting and fishing. It goes and comes back where others can't. 4x4 is easy to operate and totally dependable. The only weak points have been the electronic accessories: heated mirrors, photochromic rearview mirror and rear windshield wiper. Fuel mileage is very good considering it's an SUV. I average 22 MPG highway and 16 MPG around town (according to the DIC). 6 cylinder layout is such that regular maintenance is easily accomplished by owner.
Sad and disappointed
Time to trade, 04/28/2003
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee TSi 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this care one year old. I was immediately impressed by the car's comfort and interior styling. It didn't take long before things began to disintegrate, one by one. the dealer just informed me that the entire rear end needs replacing. Estimated cost of another $3000!!!!! I have performed maintenance on this car very religiously. Upkeep has been exhorbitantly expensive and very frequent. I'm not Bill Gates, so i'm trading in.
1997 Jeep
inches, 05/04/2003
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had this vehicle for four years. It does a nice job and is generally reliable. But it seems to wear or at least show wear quickly. Rear end went out at 100K miles.
A deal despite the warnings
Tony Ford, 05/11/2003
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I was warned not to buy a used Jeep because of several problems with wiring and such. So far, at 129000 the worst proble I have had was the squeaky fan belt and occasional slip of the transmission when the fluid got low because of a loose cooler line.
I bought it for the seats
Soulgar , 05/13/2003
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I traded in a 87 4Runner for this car . After sitting in serveral other SUVS , the buckets of this car just screamed BUY ME. So I did. 50k later I'm trading it in . The interior looked great but didn't hold up. The mechanics were jacked too. Changed the water pump 3 times and replaced both the o2 and exaust sensors. The V6 also lost power at around 50k.
A Fine Automobile
spencesdad, 01/29/2003
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We have loved our Jeep for 4 1/2 years. Our previous Jeeps had been virtually depreciation-proof, so we were shocked at this model's depreciation. At 104k, we are apparently lucky to have had no tranny problems. Ate up several sets of Goodyears before we found Bridgestones which have been awesome. Been hard on front brake pads, but not excessively. Still runs and drives flawlessly, has the most comfortable and durable interior ever. Looks showroom new after six kids! Would love to keep the seats when we finally sell it! We love the way it handles, and handles anything.
Great Jeep- I think I'll have another
darokie13, 05/27/2003
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This vehicle has been a great one! I will deffintely buy another one! I want to sell this one because my needs have changed! Well maybe wants! I plan on buying a camper! after it is paid off I will buy another Jeep!
The Best SUV Ever
thomas bridges, 03/11/2002
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this is just a fun suv to drive
Solid vehicle
JohnQ, 03/28/2002
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought my Jeep w/ 52K miles. Now has 80K and haven't had any problems. Nice SUV which handles like a car, but can tackle off-road obstacles with ease. V8 provides great pickup and towing power. Only downsides are the cheap exterior molding/bumpers, horrible gas mileage, and limited cargo space. Have considered buying larger SUV, but love the size of the Jeep and its capability to go anywhere.
I Love this Jeep
Skippy97, 04/18/2008
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We now have 195,000 miles on our Jeep and have had no major problems. We drive in some of the worst weather conditions in the northeast. It runs great and looks great. Regular service and oil changes and plan on another 60,000 miles or more.
Engine Just Keeps Running
Jeep driver, 06/16/2017
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
One of the most durable cars we've ever owned! Cast iron block engine refuses to die making this a low-cost vehicle to own. I believe they changed in the model years to follow. If you're looking for a cheap SUV that is super reliable, take a 2nd look at this model. With 297,000 miles on the original engine and tranny, it showed no signs of quitting. If it hadn't gotten moisture/mold on the interior carpet, we'd still have it. The insurance company would not replace the carpet, and decided to total it out. We paid $3400 for it, drove for 7 years, and totaled for $2500. How's that for retained value! I should add that a mechanic once told me that he had customers with well over 400,000 miles on this model-year!!
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That's the way uh huh I like it
Richard Baldoch, 06/24/2020
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee TSi 4dr SUV 4WD
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Bought mine 7 yrs ago, have abused the hell out of it. Replaced both front axles, driveshaft, did brakes all around, harmonic balancer, put on stainless headers, and turbo muffler, alternator twice (all that water I drove through doing 30 mph) had 140k when I bought it, has 216k now. Burns a little oil, leaks a little. Been to chicken creek and back in it 4 times, driving in the river, no probs, never been stuck. Did front bearings and hubs too. Years gone by I'd say we've kicked some ass. Radio inop, a/c still works, I have no complaints, the only stuff I had to fix was stuff I broke. Had to get new computer too 270 dollars installed. Thumbs up if you know how to work on jeeps
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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Loredo 2x4
Joshua Bagby, 01/02/2016
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
I inherited this truck with 193,000 I travel 50 miles a day to work and back home so 25&25 I work 50hrs a week 5-6 days a week. Now at 196,000 miles in only months I just spent $500.00 to repair 2 transmission leaks and 5/6 cylinders were misfiring all repaired for 500.00 engine was recently rebuilt so that's a plus but the truck will shake in the rear and then stall out and I was told this is occurring because the Computer is not sending the proper codes to the vehicle which is causing the issue I found the computer for the truck online 350.00 trucks and install is unknown so I would have to say I have 2 options prepare to put out nearly 3000,00 for a transmission rebuild and computer change out or selling as is this vehicle is only valued at 2000,00 with the engine rebuild and transmission rebuild so when all is said and done this truck is a long term money pit. that I am really not interested in paying out for.
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buyer beware
whut wuz I doing, 02/25/2003
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee TSi 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have never wasted so much $ on a worthelss item. ****WARNING**** you will regret buying one & most jeep owners will say i told you so
Nate's Ride
Nate Dogg02, 04/16/2002
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love the interior, handles great
AMERICAN MADE JUNK
Sarah G., 07/24/2009
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this after my '98 Camry got totaled in an ice storm. Thought I was upgrading...boy, was I wrong. Shame on me for not reading the reviews before purchasing; shame on Daimler Chrysler for poor build quality and shoddy reliability. Only owned for 6 months because repair bills kept piling up. Went to four different garages; none could figure out why the vehicle kept stalling. Replaced computer, coil pack, went through three fuel pumps...nothing solved my problem.
Worth The Small Headaches...
jeepo, 07/17/2002
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee TSi 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 5.2 V8 in late 2001 and have put 10K miles on it since. In that time I have grown to love this vehicle despite its quirks. The most common problem across the board is bad differentials which cause a loud growl or whining noise when bad. Other than that,my only problems have been a bad IAC motor($90)and a steering dampener and Catalyst,probably about $700 total. Not bad for a vehicle that has over 100K on it! Nice interiors,but cheap parts overshadow this,not good for a 35000+ vehicle.These are capable offroad vehicles that will reward you if you take care of them. You MUST keep on a strict maintenance schedule to avoid problems.
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linda, 03/20/2002
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
comfortable low milage rust gaurds good gas millage