Used 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) Consumer Reviews
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Great car but trans lever is horrible!
Phil, Hart, MI, 07/20/2016
updated 07/24/2023
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
177 of 179 people found this review helpful
Just got the car this week. Our old 99 grand Cherokee was on life support. The 99 had served its purpose, hauling, towing, winter driving, but had been troublesome from day one. Reads lots of reviews and it appears things have improved. Got a 2014 with 28k miles, v6, 4wd. Drives nice, quiet, plenty of power and tows our boat very well. Loads of nice features. The car has a heavy, solid feel. But the damn shift lever! What is that about? It's a ridiculous design and it takes total concentration to get the thing in D or R. Maybe we'll get used to it in time. Update Have put about 10 k miles on this car. Still hate the shift level and the fussy dash screen for climate, radio controls. The screen died and dealer had to reprogram the thing. Great car for traveling, hauling and towing. Base v6 and 8 speed trans are excellent match. Very solid car, no squeaks or rattles, very quiet cabin. At 70 mph the car is quiet as a tomb. We have the base model, didn't want all the confusing and troublesome digital stuff but memory seat adjustments would be nice as wife and I are so different in size. Otherwise the car is very nicely equipped for a bottom line model. I would recommend this car. Interested to see how it holds up long term. Pretty good so far. Update About 30 k miles now. No problems. Car is still solid, no problems, squeaks or rattles. Still impressed with base power train, V6 with 8 speed TRANS works flawlessly. Still do not like fussy shift lever and touch screen for climate and sound system, but would highly recommend this car. Great for towing and traveling. Update: About 42 K miles now. Just got a recall,for cruise control fix, reprogram the module. No other problems. Still really dislike the shifter. This is a great car for towing, hauling, traveling but it does feel big and heavy. For around town driving I prefer our Chevy equinox. Update: The Jeep is used mostly for towing our boat which it does easily, probably 3000 lbs. The base v6 and 8 speed trans is a surprisingly stout drive train. I put snow tires on in the winter and it does great in northern Michigan. Just now getting an annoying rattle in the dash somewhere but otherwise no problems. Still hate the fussy shifter and dash touch screen. It’s like trying to text while driving to change the HVAC settings. Update Jeep has about 50 K miles now. No problems. Just took 1200 mile trip, car performed flawlessly. Still hate fussy dash, shifter and keyless ignition but no escaping that junk in cars now I guess. Still impressed with base v6 power train. It will haul ass on the slab and tows like a truck. Update 1-22-23 Jeep is still doing great. No problems Use it for towing and long trips. Have come to really appreciate the flawless drive train. Eight speed tranny shifts seamlessly.
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Great looking, not so great to drive
dpkimball, Greenville, MI, 04/03/2014
updated 10/03/2016
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
75 of 80 people found this review helpful
We leased our Grand Cherokee in June 2013, and so far have not been impressed. Granted, the car is great looking, comfortable, and the interior is top notch. That being said, the transmission in this car is a nightmare. Shifting up and down through gears 1-3 is like riding in car with a 16 year old kid that is learning to drive a stick shift. It slams and lurches in and out of gears, almost to the point of being embarrassing when we have friends or guests in the car. It never seems to know what gear it's supposed to be in while driving. I'm glad I leased, and that in two years I'll be able to hand over the keys to the dealer instead of being forced to keep this car long term. It's already been in twice for multiple warranty issues. UPDATE: we ended up buying out our lease 9 months early and traded the car in for a Toyota 4Runner. Too many warranty issues, many of which we were stuck on a waiting list for parts. Couldn't be happier with the 4Runner and happy to be rid of the Grand Cherokee. We were so excited when we bought the Jeep, and it was a colossal disappointment. UPDATE 2: So happy to have the Jeep gone and the 4Runner in my garage. Ten months of ownership into having the 4Runner and couldn't be happier.
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larado, New Richland, MN, 06/27/2013
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have had my Grand Cherokee for a week. It has been an improvement over what I had before. The only concern I have is the transmission. Does anyone have a hesitation when the accelerate from a stop and then it kicks in and when braking does it feel like a slip in the transmission?
My $33,000 piece of junk!
natalie, Beaver Falls, PA, 07/16/2015
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
I currently have a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 and it was the biggest mistake and waste of money! I have had nothing but problems with this Jeep. It has stalled numerous times, I have smelled a burning smell coming from my dash, my touch screen radio goes blank, my turn signals get stuck on while I am driving, my dash flashes and I have no idea how fast I am going, my shifter gets stuck in neutral, my transmission jerks, my back tires kick, sometimes my keyless entry works and sometimes it doesn't. I have never written a review about anything before but I also have not been this disappointed about anything in my life! My 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee was the biggest mistake I have ever made. Do not waste your time or money. They are not safe. If you are like me and unfortunate enough to have one of these do not bother calling FCA with any complaints! They will ignore you, make you think you are crazy and then ask you to stop calling them about your problems! Do yourself a favor if you are looking at a Jeep Grand Cherokee and stay far far away from them, trust me if you don't you will regret it just like I do.
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BEWARE OF THE DIESEL
Amy, Elkton, MD, 09/04/2018
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Dealerships need to tell consumers that the DIESEL engines need to be highway driven regularly or there will be problems with the exhaust system. I commute daily about 20 minutes and it is a lot of stopping and starting. This is horrible for the newer diesel engines! I found out the hard way (paying $200 at the dealership) for something that should happen automatically if it were driven at highway speeds for extended amounts of time. The exhaust filters need to reach a certain temperature in order for them to perform what is called a regeneration, basically burning away the soot from the engine. If the temps are not met, the filter clogs and the engine goes into “limp mode”. It then will not accelerate properly and only reach 30-40 mph. It basically forces you to go to the dealership for a forced regeneration. That cost me $195 and is not covered under warranty. Oil changes are also costly, roughly $160. These vehicles are wonderful for long commutes but the “around town” driver needs to stay clear.
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