Jeep 1996 Grand Cherokee

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    We got a good deal trading in our old Cherokee.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good fuel consumption in 2-wheel drive, not so good in 4 wheel/low gears and low ratio.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Really enjoy driving it. Copes well with mountain roads and all but the deepest snowdrifts.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Preferred the old Cherokee, but still like this.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Pretty good all round.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ok - not a major consideration for us.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Superb - could be sitting in an armchair. Not so much space for rear seat passengers great load space - more than enough for 2 big dogs!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Real problems with immobiliser which Jeep garage couldn't solve/wouldn't acknowledge.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    No longer a local franchise garage parts stock in UK abysmal - lengthy wait, even when vehicle off the road (failed MOT - 3 weeks VOR).

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Parts/dealership problems mean this is the last Jeep we will own/drive.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No