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Trend Bucking Laredo Delivers 220K Before Giving Up the Ghost
steve_f1, 07/26/2014
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 2WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
23 of 26 people found this review helpful
I bought my GC new, in Aug, 2002. Its only options were side curtain airbags. It's finally giving up the ghost, as it's turning over to 220,000 miles. It's been the image of reliability. Replaced: Starter - 175K, 1 rear wheel bearing - 130K, power steering hose - 165K, 1 ignition coil - 143K. It burned a quart of oil every 4K until about 180k, when it began going through a quart every 5-600. It still starts instantly. Brakes? Of course. They went rumbly 17K, but I then had them turned on the vehicle, and they were good for another 50. I upgraded them to the later style calipers, and added ATE grooved rotors at 126K. Sadly, it's leaking and smoking badly now. New ride time.
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Jeremy E, 10/23/2016
updated 10/24/2019
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This jeep wj with the legendary inline 6 engine is great on and off road with the capability of getting it muddy or shining it up and it still looking great the jeep is pretty nice as long as you don't mind getting 11 mpg city and 19 highway but all around great jeep
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Only in a jeep
dale, 03/23/2010
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Love this vehicle. 140,000 miles and the only fixes I have had to make were the drivers side window motor at 60,000 miles, water pump at around 133,000 miles and the front drive shaft at 137,000 miles. The drivers side seat heater went out, but who cares I don't drive naked and the heater still works, so I stay plenty warm. Bought it used with 32,000 miles on it and have made weekly trips from Ft Bragg, NC to Jacksonville, Florida. Ft. Benning, GA to Jacksonville and then the trip From NC to Ft Bliss, Texas pulling a trailer. In Texas now and make a trip every weekend to Tucson, AZ and still get 20+ MPG on the highway. Would definitely buy another, but not till this one wears out.
Great for a First Car!
carguru12, 05/26/2014
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is my first car, and I purchased it with 134k miles on it. It's a great truck, has the power I need, and the fuel economy is good. The seats, although cloth, are plush and comfortable, and the standard stereo sounds pretty good. I specifically looked for a Jeep with the 4.0L I6 engine in it due to the reliability of it. I love my Jeep!
Great Mid-Sized SUV
Jim, 02/18/2006
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've owned my 2002 Grand Cherokee Since Sept. 2001. We have the Laredo V8, with leather, sunroof, heated seats, and the upgraded audio package. This is my 4th Jeep, and the 3rd Grand Cherokee in our family. We have two kids, two dogs, two jet skis, and a 24' power boat - this truck handles it all. I have only had one major repair related to the defroster, but it was expensive ($1000). I follow the maintenance schedule and get great reliability. We live in Chicago, and I never get slowed down because of snow. I'm getting ready to trade this one in, and am looking for the same model with low miles. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a really functional SUV.
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