When it comes to buying a used Jeep Grand Cherokee, you may wonder “How reliable is a used Jeep Grand Cherokee?” and that’s what we want to answer here at Thunder. We’re not one to pretend like the Cherokee is a perfect SUV, but we do take pride in knowing that when you get one from us, we do everything in our power to make it reliable.
Key Takeaways:
- We offer both preventative maintenance and general maintenance to make sure that you’re never without a vehicle for longer than you have to.
- If you find a certified pre-owned vehicle, then you can be confident that you will be behind the wheel of one that we are proud of.
- While some of the issues are older, the threat of them returning is always there.
What are some issues with the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
For the Grand Cherokee there’s a few common issues that have been reported over the years. Some of these issues were fixed thanks to recalls, while others are still around and wear the Grand Cherokee if left unchecked. The issues you can look for involve erratic electronic shifting, engine stalling, alternator failure, and ignition switch malfunction. Despite the bad, there is plenty of good. With Kelley Blue Book stating that the Grand Cherokee is“always rugged and sometimes luxurious midsize SUV has wowed us with its comfort and luxury in the cabin and adventurous capabilities off-road.
Taking a closer look at these issues will show how much of a detriment these things really are. The first issue is the erratic electronic shifting. This issue was caused by a faulty brake transmission shift interlock solenoid and those affected by it would have their vehicle stuck in park, or even neutral. While this problem caused a recall, a few may have gone unnoticed, but that’s where Thunder steps in with their certified pre-owned program which we will touch on shortly.
The engine stalling is caused by a problem with the Totally Integrated Power Module that affected the fuel pump. This would make your vehicle die in the middle of what you were doing, and if you were at highway speeds, that could lead to disastrous outcomes. While this problem was around in the early 2010’s it’s worth noting because of how widespread it was with thousands of drivers reporting the problem with the NHTSA, and since other Jeep models were plagued with this problem.
Do the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokees have Known Issues?
Much like the previous issue, this one was around in the early 2010’s but this problem is rather common in most makes and models, and in an effort to give you the most information possible, we’ll cover it too. The alternator was known to fail on 2012-2014 models, and this would put the driver at serious risk of a catastrophic outcome. Owners that caught the issue before it became something worse reported hearing a whining noise, sometimes accompanied by smoke, or burnt odors coming from the hood. No matter the combination of symptoms, this is cause for immediate concern since you will lose power to the electrical system affecting the ABS, and ESC of the vehicle.
This last issue is even older, but affected nearly a million vehicles, making it one of the most widespread problems with the Grand Cherokee. Happening mainly in 2005-2007, the ignition switch had malfunctioned, causing the ignition key to switch to off, or accessory with the slightest touch. This caused there to be problems with the airbags, power steering, and power braking.
Why should I get a Jeep Grand Cherokee from Thunder in Florida?
While not all issues happened within this decade, we felt like you should know that these problems had happened with the Grand Cherokee before, and they may happen again. But here at Thunder, we want you to know what we look at those areas, and more before they cause issues.
With our certified pre-owned program that we mentioned earlier, any vehicle that qualifies has a 125-point inspection done, and in the case of the Grand Cherokee, all of those issues would be found and remedied before it gets to you.
Does Thunder CDJR Offer Preventative Maintenance?
If your Grand Cherokee isn't certified pre-owned, but you want to get ahead of anything before it happens, then you can get preventative care maintenance done. Our on-site technicians are trained to handle just about everything, ranging from preventative measures, to repair work, and everything in between.
As for the issues that we went over for the Grand Cherokee, we are trained to handle those, and more. Making us not only reliable, but also trustworthy. If you’re wanting to see our certified pre-owned inventory of SUVs, or just want to browse everything we have in stock, then come see us today at Thunder!