Used 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Consumer Reviews
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Great Jeep - Terrible Gas Mileage
Passt2009, 09/11/2005
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
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This is by far the best built and designed Jeep I have owned (previous 2003 Laredo & 1994 Cherokee Sport). The Hemi has three loves, hills, speed, and unfortunately, gas is by far her favorite; its horrendous on gas mileage. Other than terrible gas mileage, my only other complaint would be you almost have to regulate the way you drive, not there is such a thing, but its almost too much power. I love this Jeep so much though (ga$ prices may have factored in as well), Im getting a second car to use as a commuter. That way shell be around as long as possible.
More time at dealer then home
jerry, 02/02/2008
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 5A)
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First time Jeep owner, mpg city 10, mpg hwy 20. Big problems with trans. When it's cold trys to take off in second then shifts hard in to first. Problems going into rev at times, goes in false neutral when stopping sometimes. Trans whines after it warms up. ABS actives when stopping uphill almost every day. I live on a hill. Problem with check engine light comes on and off. Dealer has no clue. What a suprise! I like the way the ext and int looks. For the most part it runs great, never no problems with the motor. I do all my own maintence so I haven't found any leaks. Two times a year I take it to the Nevada desert and bomb through the sand no problems at all. From CA to NV avg 22mpg.
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Great Jeep, poorly built
JJJaeski, 09/14/2005
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
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This is my first brand-new vehicle. I fell in love with it the moment I test drove the class! I tested the Laredo and found an excellent deal on a Limited, so I took the better options package that come with the Limited. If you're reading this review, you already know the good points of the Limited, so I'm only going to focus on the negative: 1. I have had three major leaks that needed extensive re-work of the frame welding around the tailgate. Indicative of poor welding. 2. I have had poorly installed moldings at the driver and passenger door frames; they needed re-installation. 3. Poor gas mileage. All these considered, Jeep warranty replaced and fixed all gripes quickly!
Transmission problems
BC, 09/26/2005
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Rwd 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 5A)
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Watch out on this one. They changed transmissions this year and they had a seal problem. I took mine in twice with water in the transmission. All they did was flush it and seal it with sealer, no actual repair of seal or new transmission. After the second visit, we told them it was still acting sluggish but they told us the machine could find nothing wrong. Long story short, the transmission went out yesterday while we were traveling. Had to creep home in a low gear. Now trying to get it towed. The alignment also went out at 10,000 miles and ate into the tread wear. I will never buy another one.
3rd X a charm...hopefully: tran trouble
mimi77, 12/01/2008
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Rwd 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 5A)
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In 2006 we bought an 05 Laredo (18K mi) because we needed a bigger car after having 2nd baby. I had to have it, always wanted a Jeep Cherokee. Not 10 months later transmission had to be rebuilt. 10 months later again, transmission had to be replaced. Both times under warranty, but I have a feeling work was already done, before we got it. 1 year later we are having same problem: leaking fluid and starting to shift hard, taking it in for third time in less than 3 years. Never ever buying a Jeep again, for that matter any Chrysler-Daimler make.