Jeep Grand Cheroke 1999 - 2004 - Used cars, experiences

The rugged appearance and powerful powertrains put the Jeep Grand Cheroke at the top of the all-terrain car sales charts, but still it is a makeup car rather than a terrain vehicle.

The propulsion engines are typically American. Strong and large consumers. However, for the European market, a rather bad 2,5-liter turbo diesel with 115 hp was initially installed, which was later replaced by a much better 3,1-liter TD engine with 140 hp. Gasoline engines consume too much gasoline so they are not highly recommended. Namely, the consumption rarely drops below 17 - 18 liters / 100 km, while with a heavier foot on the gas it climbs to about 30 liters / 100 km, which is equivalent. Ferrari yet offering far more driving pleasure.

Traces of corrosion that can be encountered by a thorough inspection of the bodywork Jeep Grand Cherokees indicate damage to a vehicle in a car accident. Care should be taken of the differential of the more powerful model, as it is sensitive to oil quality. It is best to replace the lubricant only with an authorized service center, as it must be mixed with a special additive or else the distributor will begin to roar very quickly and must be replaced soon. After all of the above, the best recommendation is the 3,1 TD, as it offers good performance with moderate consumption, how moderate it can be for a car like this.

What to watch out for 
Hanging

Corrosion on the newer models is unknown, while in the first series it is already a problem. Oil leaks are very common with a 2,5 liter diesel engine, which indicates a problem with the bearings or the gasket.

Svetla

The lights glow quite brightly and have no problems until moisture begins to accumulate and then the lamps burn out very quickly.

Brakes

The rear axle brakes are pretty bad. It brakes unevenly with most models, so additional adjustments are required. The parking brake can sometimes lock.

Conclusion

Big, car with problems. Suspension and brakes are not exactly suited to such an expensive car.

A brief history of the model - Jeep Grand Cheroke

1993 - sales begin in Europe
1994 - new engine: V8 5,2 / 211 hp
1996 -2,5 TD / 115 hp; light redesign; V8 5,2 / 241 hp
1999 - new four-cylinder six-cylinder 4,0 / 190 hp 3,1 TD / 140 hp engine

Technical data

Car body  - off-road vehicle, 5 doors
Engine -  4, 6 and 8 cylindrical engines, later V-shaped, 2499 to 5901 cm, 115 to 241 hp
Drive - sfloor to all wheels

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