2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee

GREAT Driving Vehicle. Fantastic performance.

By grandpa (IL) on Wednesday, April 18, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 35,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"Great Performance vehicle. Fuel Mileage is about what you would expect from a performance vehicle. Only thing I dont like are the run flat tires."

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Very Solid, Fun Vehicle

By EJ (WI) on Saturday, April 14, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 75,000

Pros: "mechanically sound, fun, powerful"

Cons: "rear is even to crowded for my young kids"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"I purchased my 2005 GC limited 4.7 v8 brand new. It’s powerful and fun to drive. Never had any major problems with it. Nice smooth ride. The battery died in year 5 year after its estimated life span. In year 6 the check engine light came on and I needed to purchase an EGR valve (cost $40 at autopart store and hired a mechanic to install). Nothing else has ever gone wrong with it and i'm in year 7. Overall it’s a very solid dependable SUV with no major issues."

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Nothing but trouble! It's a shame

By AZ Driver (AZ) on Thursday, April 05, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 120,000

Pros: "Fun to drive"

Cons: "In the shop too often, computer issues!!!!"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 2

"Jeeps have always had a good name in my mind but this vechicle has made me curse the day we traded in our diesel Liberty for the upgraded diesel Overland- although the Liberty also had issues. We've had to replace multiple computer modules, the swirl cage,the alternator (due to a design flaw in the location design), the rear differential leaks chronically, it is poorly sealed so the Jeep is consistantly filled with dust, especially along the rear lift window seals. I can't remember all of the reasons it has been in the shop. The Overland had a high purchase price and we expected more out of it. On the plus side, the quadra -track (?) system is quite nice on dirt roads, especially when driving on sand. The Mercedes diesel engine is also nice with increased power and gas mileage over a gas engine. My theory is that many people live in cities, use predominately paved roads and buy Jeeps to have a fun toy on the weekends so they may not encounter these problems as frequently as a rural resident"

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Great Vehicle

By rd (IA) on Sunday, April 01, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 90,000

Pros: "looks good"

Cons: "no on-off switch for four-wheel drive just auto"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"reliable car, enjoy driving it, does great in the winter with four wheel drive. would like to get a newer one with less miles"

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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