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ebayauctions, 07/23/2002
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee TSi 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Its been a joy to drive,and ive fallen in love with it...but these vehicles are plagued with various mechanical issues which would make them better for someone with mechanical expertise.
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.
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lemon, 02/06/2009
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought last year @148,000 mi. It's a play vehicle and gets about 5000 mi. A year. Have spent money on it from day one. Staring off just trying to make everything perfect. Then I started getting a rear bear nosie. Replaced all rear end bearings. The Carrier bearing was the only one pitted. That didn't fix the the problem. Right rear axle was pitted changed it. That fixed the bearing noise. Then I got a vibration @1600 rpm and on deceleration. Changed u-joints (a waste of $). From what I've read sounds like this is a Major problem that is very hard to trouble shoot (even at a dealer. Don't want to spend any more $ on it. I'm torn between spending and just selling it. I love to drive it but the vibration.
I love my Jeep!
Ms Suzi Q, 08/03/2002
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased this Jeep used and with 145K miles on it. The only repair I've had to make was to replace the water pump, which cost a whopping $23. I saved on labor by having a relative do the work. The Jeep is very comfortable and has the feel of a car. I have owned other SUV's and this is by far the best one I've had. I put a lot of miles on my vehicles and reliability is a big issue. 13K miles and 7 months later, it's still going strong!
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spinelli, 08/10/2002
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This jeep has been my baby for the past 5 years and I LOVE it...it is comfortable and safe and secure. The exterior color is black and the interior is a charcoal grey. It has never been in an accident or broken dow. It has also been very reliable.