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    Jeep Grand Cherokee Change Vehicle

    Something of a Swiss Army Knife among midsized SUVs, the Grand Cherokee is a versatile, well-rounded vehicle. When properly equipped, it is very capable on or off road, and it makes a good choice for trailer towing. All Grand Cherokees are easy to live with. Luxurious interior finish, hushed noise levels, and supportive seats make it a welcome road trip companion.
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    Jeep Grand Cherokee

    Reliability
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    Owner Satisfaction
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    Crash and Rollover Tests
    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap Good
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver Marginal
    IIHS Side Crash Good
    NHTSA Frontal-Crash, Driver
    NHTSA Frontal-Crash, Passenger
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    Road Test Results

    Performance
    Acceleration Acceleration Acceleration tests are conducted on a smooth, flat pavement straightaway at the track. Time, speed, and distance measurements are taken with a precise GPS-based device that’s hooked to a data-logging computer.
    0 to 60 mph 0 to 60 mph (sec.) The time in seconds that a vehicle takes to reach 60 mph from a standstill with the engine idling.
    Transmission Transmission Transmission performance is determined by shifting smoothness, response, shifter action, and clutch actuation for manual transmissions.
    Fuel Economy Fuel Economy We perform our own fuel-economy tests, independent of the government's often-quoted EPA figures and the manufacturers' claims. Using a precise fuel-flow measuring device spliced into the fuel line, we run two separate circuits to represent city and highway consumption.
    CR's Overall Mileage CR's Overall Mileage CR's overall mileage is a composite of measured fuel usage on a prescribed city course and highway cruising; and CR's 150-mile test trip of mixed driving, if tested. In recent road tests, we've discontinued the 150-mile trip test.
    CR's City Mileage CR's City Mileage Measured fuel usage on a prescribed city course.
    CR's Highway Mileage CR's Highway Mileage Measured fuel usage on a prescribed highway cruising.
    Annual Fuel Cost Annual Fuel Cost The cost and amount of fuel used in 12,000 miles and is calculated from CR's overall mileage.
    Braking Braking The braking rating is a composite of wet and dry stopping distances and pedal feel. Braking distance is from 60 mph, with no wheels locked.
    Emergency Handling Emergency Handling Several factors go into the rating, including the avoidance maneuver speed and confidence, as well as how the vehicle behaves when pushed to its limit,
    Comfort / Convenience
    Ride Ride Our expert judgment of how well the suspension isolates and absorbs road imperfections and how steady it keeps the body on various road surfaces.
    Noise Noise Our expert judgment of the vehicle's interior noise level in everyday driving.
    Front Seat Comfort Front Seat Comfort Our judgment of how comfortable the front seat is for drivers of various heights.
    Rear Seat Comfort Rear Seat Comfort Our judgment of how comfortable the rear seat is for two passengers to sit across.
    Interior Fit and Finish Interior Fit and Finish An expert evaluation of the interior quality and craftsmanship.
    Trunk/Cargo Area Trunk/Cargo Area Our rating is based on the amount of luggage or cargo space that a vehicle has in the trunk or cargo area.

    Owner Reports

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    Reliability History Reliability History The reliability charts are based on responses on hundreds of thousands of vehicles from our latest Annual Auto Survey. Consumer Reports subscribers reported on any serious problems they had with their vehicles during the past 12 months that they considered serious because of cost, failure, safety, or downtime, in any of the trouble spots included in the table below. The results are presented relative to the average model that year. Extra weight is given to the more serious areas such as major engine or transmission problems. Based on this data and further analysis, we predict reliability for the latest year. N/A indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
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    Reliability Trouble Spots
    Engine Major Engine Major Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbo or supercharger, timing chain or timing belt.
    Engine Minor Engine Minor Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, oil leaks.
    Engine Cooling Engine Cooling Radiator, cooling fan, antifreeze leaks, water pump, thermostat, overheating.
    Transmission Major Transmission Major Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, clutch replacement.
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    Owner Satisfaction Owner Satisfaction To learn about satisfaction, CR has collected survey data from our annual survey on more than half a million vehicles. Our subscribers provide great insights into their satisfaction by answering one simple question: If they had it to do all over again, would they definitely buy or lease the same model? In addition, respondents also rate their cars in six categories: driving experience, comfort, value, styling, audio, and climate systems. N/A indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
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    Driving Experience Driving Experience Includes acceleration and handling
    Comfort Comfort Includes seats, climate control, noise, and ride
    Value Value Did you get what you wanted relative to the price you paid?
    Styling Styling How it looks inside and out
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    Safety Equipment
    ABS standard. Head protection air bags available from 2002, standard from 2007. ESC available in 2005, standard from 2006.
    Road Test

    Something of a Swiss Army Knife among midsized SUVs, the Grand Cherokee is a versatile, well-rounded vehicle. When properly equipped, it is very capable on or off road, and it makes a good choice for trailer towing. All Grand Cherokees are easy to live with. Luxurious interior finish, hushed noise levels, and supportive seats make it a welcome road trip companion. The optional Uconnect 8.4 touch screen infotainment system is one of the most intuitive available.

    What sets the Jeep flagship SUV apart from its competition is the wide range of powertrains and available trim levels. Most Grand Cherokees come with a 3.6-liter V6 that provides decent power; updates over the years, including the move to an eight-speed automatic in all Grand Cherokees, have improved acceleration and throttle response. Expect 18 mpg overall from the gasoline V6; a turbodiesel V6 returns 24 mpg overall and makes trailer towing a breeze, but it's a fairly expensive option. A Hemi V8 also remains available, as does a super-fast SRT sports version. Buyers can choose from rear or all-wheel-drive, and a variety of all-wheel-drive systems are available.

    Seating
    2 front, 3 rear
    Drive Wheels
    4WD , Rear
    Warranty

    In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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    Body Styles
    4-door SUV
    Transmissions Available
    • 8-speed Automatic
    Engines Available
    • 3-liter V6 turbodiesel (240 hp)
    • 3.6-liter V6 (295 hp)
    • 5.7-liter V8 (360 hp)
    • 6.4-liter V8 (475 hp)

    Owner Reported Trouble Spots

    The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

    In-car Electronics

    CD or DVD players, radio, speakers, GPS, communication system (e.g., OnStar), display screen freezes or goes blank, phone pairing (e.g. Bluetooth), voice control commands, steering wheel controls, portable music device interface (e.g., iPod/MP3 player), backup or other camera/sensors.

    What Owners Say

    In-dash navigation system (GPS)

    “low precision”

    Anonymous, OR (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Unsure 3.6-L V6)
    Phone pairing (e.g., Bluetooth)

    “Have an iPhone. Sometimes it takes a long time to pair. Other times it gives up and I have to restart the phone and the radio. Finally, after a recent iOS 10 update, iPhone always goes back to Apple music library on the phone instead of resuming my Spotify when I start the vehicle”

    Anonymous, AB (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 6.4-L V8)

    “Uconnect does not reliably pair with iPhone 6s and 6+. Been told iOS too new and not compatible. Many phone calls to tech support, assigned case manager and they are suppose to find dealer that can do hard reset, but hasn't happened yet. Need for my job and one reason bought car. Worse than nothing”

    Anonymous, MO (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7-L V8)
    Speakers

    “Upper left rattle from speaker area in driver's door under heavy bass from day one”

    Anonymous, AB (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 6.4-L V8)
    Voice control commands

    “Never been able to get to work”

    Anonymous, MO (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7-L V8)
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    Body Integrity

    Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Air or water leaks

    “Water leak from the sunroof”

    Anonymous, PA (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 3.6-L V6)
    Seals and/or weather-stripping

    “Mouse got in moon roof and chewed window washer hose”

    Anonymous, PA (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 3.6-L V6)
    Squeaks or rattles

    “Spare tire and jack squeak. Also loose lug nuts spare tire area”

    Anonymous, MI (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 3.6-L V6)

    Engine Minor

    Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, oil leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Engine computer

    “power train trouble light returned.start/stop trouble light returned.repaired, ok now”

    Anonymous, IL (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.6-L V6)

    “Technicians only know to reset the computer to factory default for engine hesitation and knocking. Say they are waiting for Jeep to come up with a fix since lots of 2017s are having the same problem”

    Anonymous, VA (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 3.6-L V6)

    “Rough idle. Needed software upgrade”

    Anonymous, NY (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 3.6-L V6)

    Transmission Minor

    Gear selector or linkage, leaks, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission.

    What Owners Say

    Gear selector or linkage

    “Shifter would not go into gear”

    Anonymous, PA (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 3.6-L V6)

    “My Jeep has the automatic 8 speed transmission. Shifting from 1st to 2nd is rough and when downshifting from 3rd to 2nd. This happens when the vehicle is warm and hot. It seems to be more noticeable when Eco mode is enabled. All other gears are very smoothe”

    Matthew J., CA (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Unsure 3.6-L V6)

    Drive System

    Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, 4WD/AWD components, driveline vibration, traction control, electronic stability control (ESC), electrical failure.

    What Owners Say

    Stability control (ESC)

    “Waiting for programming update to correct downhill stability control issue”

    Anonymous, WA (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.6-L V6)

    Paint/Trim

    Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling), loose interior and exterior trim or moldings, rust.

    What Owners Say

    Loose exterior trim or moldings

    “Rear fender right side became on its own loose and detaching”

    Jason E., NY (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 5.7-L V8)

    Engine Major

    Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbo or supercharger, timing chain or timing belt.

    What Owners Say

    Cylinder head

    “happened with around 9M miles with loss of some power and it was related to one cylinder and was easily repaired by dealership--first engine problem we have had in 110M miles including our previous 6 cylinder jeep--do not know the exact description of the problem”

    Anonymous, OK (2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 3.6-L V6)

    Power Equipment

    Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, remote engine start, alarm or security system

    Fuel System

    Check engine light, sensors (includes O2 or oxygen sensor), emission control devices (includes EGR), engine computer, engine computer, fuel cap, fuel gauge/sender, fuel injection system, fuel pump, fuel leaks, stalling or hesitation.

    Electric System

    Alternator, starter, hybrid battery and related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, distributor or rotor failure, spark plugs and wires failure.

    Climate System

    Blower (fan) motor, A/C compressor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate control, refrigerant leakage, electrical failure.

    Exhaust

    Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, leaks.

    Suspension

    Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

    Body Hardware

    Power or manual windows, locks and latches, tailgate, hatch or trunk, doors or sliding doors, mirrors, seat controls, safety belts, sunroof, convertible top.

    Engine Cooling

    Radiator, cooling fan, antifreeze leaks, water pump, thermostat, overheating.

    Brakes

    Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.

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