Car Buying Advice - Grand Cherokee 2011-2015 - Is there a clear choice as to the most reliable year?

cityphoto312

Hello there! I've been oogling these Jeep Grand Cherokees since the new body style came out beginning in 2011. There's a lot of bad reviews out there, however, in terms of reliability and quality. I'm looking for anyone's experience or information about what would be my best buy between the years of 2011-2015. I want the V6, not a V8, and the 5 spoke wheels, navigation, panoramic sunroof... Thanks!

ChaseBellows

Hey @cityphoto312 Thanks for reaching out to Edmunds! Great choice, I personally love those. Unfortunately you are right, the Grand Cherokee isn't exactly known for it's overwhelming reliability. According to JD Power, the 2013 model year received an overall 3 out of 5 star rating, or "Average". Out of the years 2011-2015, it was the best rating.

Of course, JD Power is just one test; Owners are the owners. I encourage you to also read our consumer reviews for each year to see people's impressions through the long run of actual ownership. Below is a link where you can select every year, then scroll down to check out the consumer reviews. I also invite you to check out the other Grand Cherokee forums. If you need help locating a Grand Cherokee in your area, or need help with pricing/negotiation, feel free to tag me and I'll help out in any way that I can.

Have a great day!

https://www.edmunds.com/jeep/grand-cherokee/

https://forums.edmunds.com/discussions/tagged/jeep/grand-cherokee

Mr_Shiftright

Also:

Edmunds Long Term Wrap up 2014

cityphoto312

@ChaseBellows Thank you very much! Despite the average reliability I think I'm going to roll the dice on the Jeep Grand Cherokee - there isn't even a close second for me. I love the way they look, just about the perfect design. It's good to know that the 2013 was the best rating out of 2011-2015. Hopefully I'll get a good one. Thanks for your help.

ChaseBellows

Hey @cityphoto312 Sounds good! I'd agree if I were in your shoes. But then again, I'm a big fan of them myself