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
4.63 out of 5 stars

Would NOT Consider any other SUV BUT....

ALLRealtySolution, 12/21/2009
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

If it is a reliable, safe SUV you are looking for, then Cherokee should be your choice. We have owned jeeps since 91 and have had on since. We have a 97 GCL and LOVE IT! The clock JUST turned over 100K... We figure it should last for OVER 300K! So we may have it until 2040 something. lol VERY RELIABLE... VERY SAFE... AND FUN TO 4X4!!

Report Abuse

4.25 out of 5 stars

220,000 miles and still going !!!!!

Shane, 10/10/2009
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have had my jeep over 10 years no major problems...just minor things...very comfortable...I have 220,000 miles and still going...I want a newer one but I just want to see how long this one will last...highly recommend one...

Report Abuse
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee for sale near you
Showing 1 of 1 listings
See all 1 listing

2.75 out of 5 stars

Going-Goning

Charlie, 05/17/2010
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We have owned this since it was new. Has run well over the years. Now a second car for just running around town.Hope it last , but slowly problems. No A/C, many leaks , shocks on rear hatch gone, no 4 wheel drive. Paint has held up great.

Report Abuse

2.38 out of 5 stars

Buying a used jeep? Good Luck

4wheeler, 06/10/2002
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We wish we would have reviewed the listings on the chat rooms before buying. NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE! The transmission is lousy, expect problems!

Report Abuse

4.75 out of 5 stars

Love it

Rob9512, 11/10/2009
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought as a second vehicle for winter/save miles on other car. Love this thing. Fun to drive, full time 4wd, good power, comfortable interior, ect. Probably one of my favorite vehicles to drive. Has been reliable so far, it's a Jeep so I expect nothing less than very reliable and thus far is exactly what I've got.

Report Abuse
Items per page:
5