2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L - 3 month 5k Review
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- Опубликовано: 24 окт 2021
- It’s been just about 3 months since we acquired the Jeep Grand Cherokee L and almost 4,500 miles. Watch and find out how it’s gone so far!
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I just recently purchased one of these. I love this Jeep. The leg room, off road capabilities, and the style checked off everything on my list.
Congratulations on the purchase. I hope you are as happy with your Jeep as we are with ours! Thanks for watching and commenting!
How is the driver leg room compared to the 2-door
@@Barcafan987 I am 6ft tall and I plenty of leg room.
Thanks for sharing, keep posting more updates. Planning to buy one.
Thank for the kind words!
Thanks for the review. Going to hopefully buy a grand Cherokee L limited this week
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Good luck with the buying process! We had some luck with ours but the market is tough right now.
Thanks for the video. I'm thinking about purchasing a limited and was skeptical about the V6. I'll be checking out the first video
Thanks for watching!
The V6 is proven and with the 8 speed does a good job. But it will never be a Hell Cat!
Nice to see another SC GCL owner! I think there's an option for making the trunk beep louder in the settings-- it's pretty loud on my vehicle.
I am sure there is. This thing is so customizable it’s crazy. Thanks for watching and commenting! See you around town!
what part of SC do you live in?
We are picking up our new 2021 grand Cherokee L Friday. We can’t wait. Same color.
Congratulations! It’s a very comfortable and roomy vehicle! Thanks for watching and commenting!
What trim are you getting?
Thanks for this video, I enjoyed uour review.
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Thanks for sharing. Considering it. Beautiful SUV.
No problem, thanks for watching! Got another update filmed. Will finish editing it and get it posted soon. Got some snow driving in!
Great video, congrats buddy 👍
Thank you sir!
Thanks for sharing very informative 👏🏼
Glad you found it useful! thanks for watching and commenting!
Great job with the review !
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for commenting!
Love mine, working with pro charger to get a kit just for this, would be nice of a tune existed, really all the extra power I’d want. Will post video when mod ready and installed, thanks for the video!!
That will be wild! Good luck with the R&D! Tuning will be the worst part of it. Maybe you should grab a kit from a wrangler and start with that.
@@QuickShifts good idea 👍
Had power steering problems with mine beside that I love the vehicle
Great video
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! We are almost at 7k miles now. Just got the oil changed. Knocking on wood, no issues yet. (Crossing fingers) what happened with your steering?
You sure it's not the active lane management?
Hey Richard, I am also having power steering issue. Did you take to the dealer? And any knocking noise from engine bay?
@@QuickShifts on cold mornings sometimes when you start the car the power steering is disabled and an alert shows on the dash saying it needs service. Mine just did it the other day. Then later on in the day it worked
@@ChiPyro11 that is very strange. We never had that problem during our ownership. Thanks for sharing!
Good video review! Keep it up
Thanks for watching and commenting! Much appreciated!
Great content keep it up
Appreciate the kind words! Thank you!
Great review
Thank you for watching and dropping a comment!
Nice video! Just bought last week. How about long term mpg? Looking forward to see the first oil change update!
Thanks for watching and commenting. I will have an update very soon. 👍
Thank you, very helpful
Glad to help, thanks for watching!
Great video 😊
Thanks for the visit
Awesome video.
Appreciate the feedback! Glad you enjoyed it!
I’ve been looking to buy one recently and this video really helped me. Also, that’s a beautiful color.
Thanks for the view and the kind words! Glad you found it useful!
I recently purchased this. Same color and the exact same car. I got this more as a comfort car for me and my toddler son and for when we go on road trips. I previously had the Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016 Laredo. So this one is an upgrade. I am short mama. 5’2. So far I like it. My spouse didn’t like the back captain seats said that they are smaller and are more like for children. Any body have these problems ??? But I really do love the red velvet of the car.
Congratulations on your purchase! I haven’t heard anything but complements on the second row captains seats. I would suggest lifting the arm rest to allow him to feel less restricted. Thanks for watching and commenting!
First time in the video ❤❤
Nice we have a 23 limited 4x4 2 row and love ours
Glad you have no remorse!
It's always good to have a first-hand appraisal of the car from real owners. Thanks for taking the time. One remark though. I couldn't help noticing the closing sound of the rear door. It sounded light and cheap. Is this the actual case?
Appreciate the feedback!
The rear door does have a solid feel to it. If you try to manually close it, you are meet with a very solid feeling resistance. Maybe I can show this in the follow up I am working on now. Over 11k miles now. 😉👍🏻
@@QuickShifts Thanks for replying. I'm planning on placing an order of this asa it's available in Europe. I'll be looking forward to your follow-up. Meantime, happy miles to you!
I own one and trust me its heavy and when it close and latches u can feel the heaviness of it the vehicle shakes a bit.
@@cmott8809 That's how premium cars should be! Thank you! 👍
Love that color. If I could get that with the brown interior It would be perfect
Thanks. we liked it while we had it.
The button for rear lift gate is a learning curve but you get used to it. What I do like and owners with low garage doors will too. The lift gate can be set to lift at less than full open. I set mine to about two thirds of the way by power and manually raise the rest….prevents from garage door panel hinges scratching the lift gate paint. I do wish it had separate glass but oh well.
The buttons in the center stack above the infotainment screen are a really big ….Zonk”…..switches work but very very poor background lighting so at night it becomes a matter of….how many switches are there and how to count the buttons for each function….hopefully your right.
Nice feedback! I have a tall garage and the GCL really never got to use it anyway. But this should be very useful for others with a similar situation. Thanks for sharing!
I just bought a new Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited and some people driving mad at me and they speeding up fast go front of me....SMH
Some people don’t like getting stuck behind larger vehicles. When you drive a full size truck it gets really bad. Congratulations on the new L. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
The front end looks cool
We really like the subtle but noticeable improvements they made on the front end. Thanks for watching and commenting!
My 2021 jeep grand cherokee l with 5600 miles is now in the shop. My check engine light came on this morning and Jeep dealer ran quick diagnostic and it came back active grille shutters error. I told them that my start stop feature stopped a few weeks ago and to fix that as well as the numerous recalls. Sigh.... I really love the looks and ride of this jeep
hope they get it figured out for you. we are just getting home from a 1,000 mile road trip and it was problem free. 👍
@@QuickShifts I picked up my jeep from the dealer. They said they took off the front facia and that the ags wasn't fully connected. Problem solved
@@tonyd9586 hope all is better now!
Great video. How is the storage behind the third row. I have two young kids and we love to do roadtrips
It is better then most third row vehicles but still not the biggest space ever. I would suggest you visualize your typical luggage situation and then eyeball that in person to make sure it will be enough for you. It worked great for us but we are only 3 and it was overkill from the start! LOL!
I bought my 2021 jeep grand cherokee l in July and just hit 5k miles. I've read about numerous system issues with this vehicle for some people. I am only having 2 issues so far. First issue is android auto keeps disconnecting and reconnecting while in use. It's annoying especially when playing music and it'll disconnect every 15 or 20 minutes but then immediately reconnects. Second issue is with engine stop/start feature. First few months I would have to press button each and every time to deactivate the feature and now my car engine never stops at all. Not sure how it completely disactivated itself entirely. The start stop was annoying but I did like having the option to decide if I wanted it on or off. My jeep decided for me. Lol..
Wow, sounds like you need to have some warranty work on that start/stop. You can configure many things in the system setup. Maybe look there first. I can’t say that I have had this issue. I like the stop/start and I just leave it on all the time with the exception of when it rains because the windows fog if the engine stops.
As for the android auto issues, I have had some glitches as well with car play but they seem to be related to apps and system communications. Things developers need to address in coding more so then a car problem. I hope you find some solutions as patches are released that solve your issues.
Great video Jason!!
I'm considering now to lease it I have now the regular Grand Cherokee and it's great as well. But this one looks like the real deal.
Please post another review after another 5k Mile's
Good day
That I can and will do. Give me a couple months and the miles will be there. Here’s to hoping for continued good results!
For the size, it rides and corners very nicely. Happy so far! Thanks for watching and dropping a comment!
Just an FYI Jason. Jeep must have heard you as the warning beep for the closing of the rear hatch was quite noticable on the Limited WL we test drove last week.
Thanks for the feedback! I have heard that they do pay attention to us critics from time to time! Appreciate the view and comment!
Jason, on the limited trim are the LED strips above the headlamps daytime running or just act as a blinker? The overland has them as daytime running lights but it doesn’t look like the limited does. Thanks!
You are correct. On our unlimited, the daytime lights are actually the head lamp lights and the “eye brows” or LED strips are only actuated with the blinkers.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
my ram 2019 drives that way as well with 80,000 miles on it. pretty much everything still answers makes is they stand out vehicle
Thanks for commenting. We also had a 2019 Ram and enjoyed it for what it was.
Nice review!
How much did pay for it? And what class do you have, the limited?
Thanks for watching and dropping a comment. You can check out the intro video to get the full breakdown of the vehicle and price we paid.
How did you experience the leg space for the driver? I'm also a big guy, and when I sat in the car once, in the store, my right knee kept bamping the console which made the driver leg space feel a bit small, something I don't currently have with my 2019 GC. I'll be happy to hear your experience.
The closer to the dash you have the seat, the more you want to naturally bow your legs out and rub the center counsel. The further you put the seat back the straighter you have your legs and the more space you have. That being said, it’s relative to where you like to keep your seat position to be comfortable. If I have a car full of adults, I may move the seat up a bit and my knee may touch the counsel, but it doesn’t bother me any. My natural seating position it’s not an issue at all. I’ve done some long trips already and not been bothered. But to be honest, I like to have a cockpit like feel. Hope that’s helpful
I've seen a couple reviews where squeaks and rattles have been mentioned...any issues with your GC in those regards?
Great question! I’ll cover this on the next review video coming soon. About to break 11k miles any day.
The button is on the same spot for my 2016 GC. People never find it. They often force it closed. The beep is loud enough thankfully.
Yep, it’s the same situation on the Wagoneer. It’s hard to find when just feeling around for it with your hand without looking.
I’m curious about longevity of the transmission. Any known issues? Looking more into 4xe.
No, haven’t heard any issues so far. The drivetrain is pretty proven. Your only glitches are the Uconnect and they are very livable. Thanks for watching and commenting!
You can turn the auto parking brake in the settings
Yes you can! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Hello I just purchased one, and I have a question about a knocking sound coming from the engine on start up. Do you or any viewers on here experience this sound? Thank you for the video and your time
Can’t say that I do. It should not “knock” when you start the engine. But it will clunk when you put it in gear. I hope you are able to solve your knock or at least better understand what the noise is.
You can turn off specific safety features including the automatic reverse breaking in the uconnect system
Yes indeed. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Just got mine yesterday. I was able to set up the auto brake where it will apply the brake when out in park and also release the brakes when out in R or D. Very convenient and love this feature.
The blind spot chime is way too loud. Anyone know how to turn down the volume? I know it has the option of just lighting up without the chime but like having both but is just too loud.
@@ovlacnai congratulations!
@@ovlacnai I have not found an option for this yet. It scares everyone in the car and we have multiple dual turn lanes in my area. 😳
You should be able to turn off the automatic parking brake in the menu of the unconnect
That is correct. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Need to know how to adjust the dimmer on the back view mirror my car is limited 2023
If you can, it will be in the settings on the center display. You should check in the owners manual. Thanks for watching and commenting!
just purchased one as well I feel a slight vibration under the drivers seat during cold start up for about 40 seconds have you felt anything similar thank you for any feed back
Congratulations on the new SUV! I can’t say that I have experienced any vibration like you mention. I can tell you that an HVAC passage and a battery reside under the seat. But I wouldn’t expect either to vibrate. I hope it’s not an issue and that you enjoy yours as we did ours. Best wishes, thanks for watching and commenting!
How would you say this compares to a Ford Explorer? I currently drive one but am annoyed of a few issues (not as luxurious feel, wind noise is so bad, infotainment system glitchy and blacks out.) just debating if I should hold out another year or so
It’s much nicer than the explorer. The Uconnect 5 is solid but some apps are still working out their bugs. The interior is top notch. A definite upgrade from an explorer. You wouldn’t be disappointed.
Also K&N filter dyno out at 8.8hp 6.8tq, mpg only about 2 more fwy, 0 in the city.
nice little pick up
Nice!
Thanks!
How are the speakers I find the speakers in my jeep compass 2019 to be very low at high volume but I’m looking to upgrade to a 3 row since I need more room
It has a very solid sound system. It won’t break any decibel meters but it does a great job as a family vehicle.
What gas do you use? I have JGC L 21, v6. Not sure if I should use premium 91/93 or just stick to 87.
I use and it is designed to run on 87 octane. No need for the expensive stuff. It adds no value.
Hey I just bought a 22 grand cherokee l summit reserve with the v6 and I've been getting 16-17 mpg and now that I saw your video I'm hoping mine will break in and start getting over 20! Has it improved?
No, it’s been consistent. I have a lifetime average of 19.92 mpgs so far.
@@QuickShifts HIGHLY doubt that but ok. You must drive like 25mph
@@DuragVince- I document all these things and I can share it all. MPGs are such a subjective thing that it’s hard to baseline and assure everyone will have the same results. This Jeeps sweet spot is about 45 to 55 mph. Where I live most roads are 45 and I do a decent job of avoiding traffic jams. I track my gas on every vehicle, always have. I have had tanks in the 15mpg area, I have had tanks above 22 mpg. This is my average.
I drive average. Occasional full throttles but mostly normal driving with my family in the car. If you’re doing that much worse, change your habits and maybe your gas source. Bad gas will also equal bad mpgs.
Hello , same here getting 16-17 mph with V6 summit ! Wondered was I driving an V8 .. I drive lot of city roads on daily basis ..
@@vpsaai I traded in my escalade for the better fuel economy car but havnt seen the better fuel economy yet and already 1k miles on it
I wonder if they'll add the Ecodiesel engine to the L.
Good question. Unless the improve the 4Xe, one would think the diesel would be a logical addition.
How are the breaks, picked up one last week, however breaks fill stiff, need really step on them to fully stop the car. Is this common with new cars?
No, that is not normal. Your description is a bit confusing to debunk. A stiff pedal usually would be a good thing, but having to press the pedal really hard to stop the vehicle would indicate air in the break lines or possibly a bad break booster. Either way, take it back and have it looked at. Ours breaks normally. Better than my Jeep Gladiator. Best of luck with it and thanks for watching and commenting!
Mine feels the same, just got to break it in some
Does anyone has subwoofer problem like when you are driving with no music, it’s sound like an echo when I accelerate it sounds in the subwoofer and when I turn it on and I have a v6 not a loud muffler?
No issue with ours.
I’ve owned 3 wk2 jeeps I won’t be buying one this time solely for the high black gloss materials in the center console that stuff drives me crazy so hard to keep clean and it scratches so easily until they update that in the next years I’m out!!!
LOL! I understand that concern! I will definitely continue to provide feedback on it. (Spoiler alert, it hasn’t been an issue yet, but but you need to see why. 😉)
Thanks again for watching and commenting!
I brought one of those all black off the showroom floor brand new at the end of 2021 It is a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L at this time I have a little over 11000 miles and my engine went I am not a hard driver I do not drive crazy I take good care of my vehicle and now we are in 2023 and my vehicle is still in the shop over a month now Jeep company is not people of their word I had to pay for my own rental which I gave it back because it became too expensive they said they're going to reimburse me but I never received the money I'm still under factory warranty If I'm not happy with the ending results I will be talking to a lawyer
Hope you called Jeep wave. They help a lot. Good luck getting your situation figured out.
Did you ever have any problems with smelling burning rubber? I’ve had mine for 2 months less than 3k miles and a week ago it filled my cab up with smoke and smoke was coming out of the hood. Took it to the local dealership and they couldn’t find anything. Got it back and it still doing the same thing. Smoke hasn’t filled the cab up again but every time I drive it, you can smell a strong burning rubber odor through the a/c vents. Did you have anything like this happen to you?
No, no issues with the AC or any smells. A burning rubber smell would make me think of maybe a belt slipping that could smoke and smell. Other than that, I have no idea what else could cause that. Hope it never comes back for you.
@@QuickShifts thanks for replying and your input.
Your smelling rubber?
I'm smelling rotten eggs in mine, coming from the exhaust system, read my comment on this video, best of luck to you.
Would love the update! But while we wait can you just give a quick thumbs up or thumbs down to someone wanting to buy one based on your extended experience?
Haha! It’s a good buy. Video will be out shortly. Sorry for the delay, wife made me redo the kitchen and RUclips has been on hold while I worked through that.
I’m facing a issue with my Jeep grand Cherokee L overland 2021 , my front camera washers not working , the washer motor works , so have any suggestions how can I fix it ?
Sorry, I don’t have any experience with that.
Do you like your Wagoneer better than the Limited you owned even though the Wagoneer is a higher trim level?
Both were great vehicles for us. We actually intended to get another GCL we like it so much. But we stretched ourselves to get the Wagoneer for the added space. I would say it’s bigger. I don’t know if I would say better as size also comes with its setbacks. To each their own. For us the bigger size has been beneficial with hauling things.
@@QuickShifts thanks!
Pentastar is an awesome engine...Wards top ten
Great engine and I have owned many with no issues whatsoever. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Problem is Apple Play or android auto update not media center in car. U have to watch saved memory overloading your phone and clear cache every month
Thanks for the added input, hopefully that helps others.
Nice GCL...!!!
Thank you and thanks for watching and commenting!
I didn't quite get, how does the automatic parking break work in this car and what makes it annoying?
The built in safety features , while making it safer, can add some frustration. If a door is ajar, seat belt not buckled and/or foot not on the break peddle, it will keep the break on. For example, let’s say you just want to move the car around a small bit in your driveway, a parking lot/space, a garage or whatever it if the door is ajar or seatbelt not buckled it buts the break on and won’t move until you over ride the system an manually turn it off. As silly as this sounds, it just seems to catch you at frustrating times because it can’t read your mind LOL! I hope this description is helpful.
This can be turned off in the settings when you personalize your profile
Dude get a dash cam I recommend it. I have the same vehicle same color with cream interiors and my OCD came in lol where is the dash cam? Nice vehicle and i agree with your review, its a good dam vehicle for a jeep “Fiat” i have a VW Atlas V6 and love the car but on long trip the Atlas gave me back numbing pain.. the jeep is super comfortable on long trip and i love surprisingly the sound of the engine, i was trying to get the Nissan Armada with the V8 but due to waiting time i got the Grand Cherokee L. Only thing I don’t like is the central console gear selector piano black, i’ll glue a peace of black leather with stitching over it to match the side dashboard. Great video.
LOL! Thanks for the comments. I do indeed have a dash cam. 😉👍
Appreciate the view!
Does the black leather get hot from sun coming in through the sunroof?
It can get toasty if you leave the shade open to it during peak summer sun. The shade is important to remember, but also easy to remember.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Dont feel bad about the infotainment system, I honestly am starting to think it’s the phones because I’ve had a Hyundai and now a Volkswagen and they both glitch when using carplay
It’s definitely the apps interacting with Uconnect that is the issue. CarPlay stuff that needs ironed out.
@@QuickShifts I agree, it’s a industry wide problem. At first I thought maybe I was having bad luck to have that issue with 2 different cars
Service 4x4 light keeps coming on. Been to the dealer 4 times. Only have 4100 miles
Try a different dealer and if they can’t help, lemon law it and have it bought back.
I love my GC L
Still happy with ours also! Thanks for watching!
Test drove one a few weeks ago and it doesn't drive as smooth as our Telluride. Also seemed to be a little slow on acceleration in comparison. Otherwise it seems like a decent suv.
The GCL definitely feels like it’s larger inside then a Telluride and the finishes feel nicer and more solid. I would love to do a comparison of these two say a year later with similar mileage to see how each holds up. See if the Kia has finally gotten better and holds up over time. We liked the Telluride also but had our concerns over longevity.
@@QuickShifts kia is not going to go over a curb I got tired of buying suvs that couldn't actually go off road I bought a summit and love it.
@@jonr.747 congratulations on the Summit. They are super nice!
@@QuickShifts thank you
there are three and soon to be four engine options on the jeep. and no one has ever seid a telluride road smoother. it is well known that front wheel drive vehicles ride more harshly than rear wheel drive. and Kia that was their first foray into a medium-sized to large size sport utility. and all that really matters is it runs circles around the Ford explorer and every respect
Note to any new buyers the area around the shifter plastic whatever it is scratches easier than a babies ass. Secondly the V-6 feels like it is geared to save you a Fuel it feels like something is constantly holding me On Hills especially instead of coasting free. Some of the computer AI parking And Lane assistance ,auto shut off auto E brake can be really buggy and annoying. Any of you guys experiencing any of these problems?
I haven’t had any of the safety issues you talk about during my ownership. it was a good car and took a solid hit in the side by another car @50mph and my family came out safely. that’s all I can ask for.
@@QuickShifts My v6 sluggish acceleration. Is it a total loss or will you keep the vehicle and have it fixed.?God bless you and your family are safe.
@@bonafidebody9546 we just found out it is a total loss due to the frame damage. I will talk about it in a future video. For us, just some soar necks and that’s the important part.
Not a bad vehicle but holy black gloss interior Batman 🤦♂️
Yes, there is a lot of piano black in it. It does show finger prints and smudges. I find myself wiping it frequently. Thanks for watching and dropping a comment!
I just got a new Durango and man, this looks a lot nicer and bigger!
They are but durangos are nice also.
To insure a Durango is much more expensive than a Grand Cherokee.
It is bigger than a Durango
@@jimclayton6539 that’s what she said. ;)
We have a L limited with3,000 miles biggest complaint is the middle row passenger side captain seat rattles several have complained of this. We had a 2019 Grand Cherokee v6 and it was a good 2 seconds quicker to 60.
Thanks for the input. Coming up on 9k miles now. Still no major issues yet. I do notice an occasional rattle from the rear I need to investigate though. Maybe it’s just junk in my trunk. Hmmm.
Wondering if you resolved the rattle in the 2d row?
Best feature is the famcam
It’s fun but you really don’t use it much.
I am currently having the 2020 regular Grand Cherokee (Limited trim). I am wondering if it worth to upgrade to the L, beside the new look, does the car handle batter?
Yes. It handles better, has more room and the upgraded infotainment. 2020 GC are nice SUVs though. Tough call to change it up right now in todays market.
Depends if you need a third row or not. The regular Grand Cherokee has been updated as well.
Does this one have the Ambient lighting on the inside
Yes, it is very cool at night. It gives a high end appearance.
I also keep a spray bottle and microfiber cloth for that damn screen 🤣 gets so dusty
LOL! Keep it clean! Thanks for watching!
Do you have any info on the towing
I do not, sorry. Ours doesn’t have the tow package or even a hitch installed.
According to Jeep:
The V6 (which is what I have) will tow up to 6,200 lbs.
The V8 will tow up to 7,200 lbs. (only available in the Top tier Summit Reserve currently.
I got the white one limited luxury package just no roof I didn’t care for it.
Congratulations! I can understand the roof choice as the driver who doesn’t often get to enjoy it like the passengers do. I hope you enjoy a good experience as we have this far!
Do the jeep when coming to a stop sometime feels like it kills then start back up at a red light
No. Never had a problem like that. Are you sure it’s not the start/stop doing it’s job? It’s supposed to turn the engine off at stop lights to save gas.
@@QuickShifts okay I didn't know that thanks I thought that something was going on
Did you clean the center console just before recording? They normally look disgusting. That's the thing putting me off buying one.
I’m a little OCD and I keep my cars clean. 😉👍 #carguy
@@QuickShifts I think you should move to New Zealand. Then I could upgrade my Jeep and you could keep it clean? 😉
@@robertjohnston8531 haha! If we were neighbors, I probably would!
How’s the sound system
I’m very happy with it. But I have family oriented expectations meaning it hardly ever gets “cranked up” except when I’m rolling solo to get the milk. Haha! But it’s solid. I’m happy with it and I don’t have the top of the line in mine either. I don’t feel like I’m missing out either.
Is the battery still under the passenger seat,
Not anymore. It is actually located under the drivers seat now. You have to remove the HVAC vent to get at it.
@@QuickShifts wow that's a pain thank you
@@MSU93 it’s actually not difficult to get to once you know where it’s at.
@@QuickShifts lol removing a vent? That doesn't sound like DYI, the one under the passenger seat was definitely easy ...I prefer it on the inside as it doesn't degrade the battery from the heat from the engine. Maybe that could be a video for you to do just showing the placement? Thanks new sub here
Does your vehicle have the optional air suspension?
No, we did not get the air suspension in ours. It is a standard setup.
@@QuickShifts I am considering buying and am trying to understand if the air suspension is a worthwhile option. I do not use for off reading and really only want if it will smooth out the ride like a Mercedes Benz . Every video I have seen so far uses the air suspension for off roading and it seems amazing.
@@really9025 the air suspension is a nice to have feature. It does allow you to raise and lower the vehicle which has its advantages. But it has some drawbacks too. It comes at an extra cost, adds more weight to the vehicle, adds additional complexity and another possible failure point. It’s too early to say anything about reliability so I don’t want to knock it. For us, we just didn’t want to spend the extra money on it for how we use the vehicle. Very pleased with the ride without it.
@@QuickShifts Thanks your prompt response. It would be great to get your comments if you ever get the opportunity to try out the air suspension. I am only interested in the shorter version and perhaps the hybrid. I understand both have been significantly delayed due to the chip shortage. Look forward to your update. Cheers!
Do you still have the Rav 4?
No, we traded up to the Grand Cherokee L. With gas prices, I wish I did!
Beautiful car is it fast though
No, it is not “fast” by my definition. But it is fast enough for my family to traverse safely and comfortably.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
I am torn about buying a Jeep Grand Cherokee. I like the look and drive. But, I have heard endless stories of people who have had issues with them. Mostly electrical. Maybe it is hit or miss with them? You either get a good one or a lemon. I would love to hear any comments from people who have had issues with them. ***UPDATE*** We ended up buying a Lincoln Aviator instead. We love it. But, it only has 1,000 miles on it. So, only time will tell.
We put about 25k on ours before we got T boned in it. Never had an issue. Did it’s job and protected the entire family in the accident. Was a great SUV for us.
Happy to hear it did the job to protect you all. What did you replace it with?
@@cynicsupreme a Wagoneer. It is also rumored to be plagued with electrical gremlins. We have experienced a couple ourselves but nothing that has us running back to the dealership.
The airflow around the vehicle creates a low-pressure area up against the rear hatch, literally sucking dust and dirt from the surrounding air into that area.
very informative, thanks!
Hampton Sc here
Thanks for watching and dropping a comment!
Watched ur video, 👍
1 thing I will say as an owner of this Cherokee L limited 3.6l, is I'm returning mine, I've had mine for 6 months now and put 11,000 miles on it and I'm sick of all the problems I've been having, from the power steering going out, headlights flickering, front collision detection system failing in the rain and in the car wash, the side mirrors make an awfully loud howling noise at any speed 40+ mph, I've had the heater control replaced 2x, now a rotten egg smell from the exhaust, and worst of all the radio has been replaced 5x now and it still freeze's up on a regular basis, not allowing me to control anything from the 8.5" screen and Chrysler has no guaranteed fix for any of these issues, in the 6 months and 11,000 miles I've had mine it has spent 49 days total at the dealership.
My advise, buy at your own risk.
Sounds like you got a lemon. Sorry to hear that. Lemon law it. Appreciate the view and comment. Best of luck to you and your situation.
@@QuickShifts I did lemon law it, lawyers said 6-8wks out from an appraisal/offer to return it.
Question tho, does your have similar issues?? I would like to know, especially with outside mirrors as I'm trying to get Chrysler/stelantis to open a recall on them for them
@@josephfillingham8672 no, I don’t have your issues.
I was really interested in purchasing this vehicle as I am looking to buy a third row crossover. I love everything about it. I just can't seem to drop money on a first year model. I'm trying to be patient and and wait until at least the second year.
@@creatingwithcode1630 good luck! Patience was never one of my strong points.
I really wish they would have a dual outlet exhaust...without it just doesn't look right.
They tuck the exhaust up under the bumper so it’s not that noticeable. Knowing FCA though, I am sure a V8 variant is just around the corner and with that we will get the dual exhaust. Maybe I’ll crawl under this thing to see how much room it has under there for fitment. Now I’m curious. 🤣
@@QuickShifts yea or make some sort of bumper diffuser you can aftermarket to give it a better look...just my opinion.
@@thinkitsstillallowedfornow1093 Sure there will be some options down the road. Still too new right now. There is no aftermarket anything yet. 😢
Where is the battery
It is under the drivers seat.
No paint chips? Wow👍
I hate to say, I have a few now. 🥲
Putting together an update now and will release it soon.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@QuickShifts TY! It happens. Thought they might have a secret ingredient? lol
@@shiftintohigh5564 I was seriously impressed but now realize they have not solved rock chips. Haha!
Too bad there isn't 4 low on the limited and im not paying 60 grand plus for 4 low so I will move to 4runner after all my years of jeep ownership
I hear your reasoning but then you go drive each vehicle. They are so very different it’s hard to make a choice based on just that.
How does it feel for an adult sitting in the second row?
Very comfortable and spacious. You could easily use it as an executive shuttle.
@@QuickShifts good to hear and thanks for the reply! I have a standard grand Cherokee now and with me driving in a comfortable position at 6’, it leaves little space for an adult or a car seat in the second row.
Did you get an extended warranty on the Jeep or did you feel comfortable on not buying any additional warranty
I felt comfortable not getting one. But I also know I will not keep the car long enough to expire the factory warranty.
I did not purchase the additional 100k warranty
I felt it as the the dealership trying to make extra money or mopar
I purchased the 10yr/125k I think it cost me 2800$ but worth the peace of mind.. it’s a complete wrap around warranty
Great video and all...but...its only 5k miles.
Ive seen this alot lately where people act like its shocking they havent had an issue with a vehicle at like 5k...10k...miles.
You can buy the cheapest...crappiest...Mitsubishi for instance and you shouldnt expect any issues this early..lol.
I would expect modern vehicles to get to 50...or 100k without any issues. That would be video worthy....but 5k??
You see this with TFL alot. They act like the fact thier vehicles havent had an issue at like 11k max is amazing...lol. Its not.
Why is this a thing??
Not trying to hate on you or your video....just saying that this seems to have become a thing as of late and I just dont get it...lol
Maybe Tesla has really lowered the bar...lol
Love the comment. I agree with you and I actually work in the industry at my “real job” and can vouch that things are designed to last a minimum of 100k and more. But as a creator, many want to see the updates. So we provide them. Also, while the parts may not fail, it doesn’t mean they won’t develop noises and visual signs of aging. That being said, yes an 11k mile update is being edited now. But to spice it up, I am mixing in some snow driving input.
In the end, I’m trying to give my viewers my experience with the car and answer the questions they ask. I enjoy doing it and I love driving so everyone benefits!