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Used 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great Used Vehicle

Joshy007, 08/18/2010
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought my 1999 JGC from a friend (third owner in all). Just clocked 161,000 miles. Outside of maintenance items (battery, brakes, tires, shocks, fluid changes, a/c charge) the car has needed to have the steering linkage and front axles replaced for a total of $450. As for fuel economy I am not sure how others are driving but driving like a mad man I am around 17.5-18.5 mpg and reasonable driving I am getting 20-21 mpg. The drivetrain is still strong and all the little things seem to be holding up. Alloy wheels clear coat is faded & flaking. The starter is beginning to struggle a bit so that may be the next thing to get fixed. All together for about a $4,500 investment a great find

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2.13 out of 5 stars

Looks good parked in the dealer's garage

American Tim, 01/09/2003
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I hail from the Detroit area and we’ve always purchased cars from American manufacturers. In 1999, we purchased a Jeep Grand Cherokee. The reliability has been lousy at best. It has been in the shop for one thing or another 3-4 times a year since we've owned it. The “rap sheet” is longer than my arm! The repairs did not cease after the warranty expired (due to time lapse). At 38K, the PCM module died, stranding my wife. At 41K, I found a transmission leak on my garage floor. At 43K, the Quadring Seal (?) was replaced. Got nowhere with Chrysler. Need I say more? Reliability is the name of the game. Acura MDX here I come!

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4 out of 5 stars

OK for now

Navy44, 01/05/2003
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

66K and four sets of rotors. Two covered under warranty. Window regulator replaced under warranty. Transmission not refined, but no major problems. Vehicle has saved my butt numerous times in bad weather when others had lesser fortune. Would not recommend to others because of poor reliability.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

CA to NM JEEP

smack-ity-smack, 02/25/2003
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I enjoy this vehicle alot, but it sucks way to much fossil fuel.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Never Again

Jim, 12/16/2008
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought this Jeep to downsize from a Chevy Suburban, not to go lower quality. Brake rotors replace within 6 months. Differentials are LOUD all the time. Heating and Air selector sometimes switches to different zones, sometimes doesn't. Three water pump replacements in 2 years. Warning light came on yesterday "Low Coolant" - so this is never going to end. The transmission hesitates from 2nd to 3rd gear, I don't even want to talk about the trouble of going to 4WD and back. I have to make sure I have a clear area before switching 4WD/2WD. However, I like the looks, I love the interior driving position and center console. The engine is still strong and torquey.

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