Jeep Grand Cherokee: Help me decide!
I am looking at buying a Jeep Grand Cherokee between 2000 - 2002. I would like people to let me know whether I should stay away from these years or are they reliable.
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The rotor issue has been addressed in a TSB and class action suit. Cure the problem by replacing the calipers with Akebono brand calipers, new pads and rotors. Do this on all four wheels. It'll cost about $200 per corner. I did a 'fix' by deburring the slide pin holes and adding anit-seize compound. Do this only if you are mechanically inclined.
The output shaft sensor failure causes the transmission to not shift or slow shift, especially from 1st to second. $20 for the part, $75 to diagnose and install.
The fuel pump fails occasionally. Costs about $400 to replace. Mine failed because mice ate the wire leads!
FWIW: go to www.carpoint.com and follow the links to used car reliability ratings. This is an excellent post of likely vehicle problems because it is based on actual service history.
"To help allay concerns, dealers said Chrysler told them last week that the automaker will give them $200 for every 2007 model car or truck they take — if the dealers take the full number Chrysler has allotted them for November and December.
Chrysler also will pay $400 for every 2006 model dealers take from the sales bank."
Automaker offers dealers cash incentives in hopes they'll take on more 2007 models (Houston Chronicle)
Having had only Japanese cars(Honda/Acura/Infiniti), and no problems whatsoever, what should I expect? Looking at Consumer Reports, I guess I should expect very poor reliability, but I am intrigued by the CRD engine.
Any thoughts?
S.
When I compair the two; I am very disappointed in the Jeep - it doesn't even hold the value like the Honda. But we don't buy cars for an investment.