Jeep Grand Cherokee WK - How Well Has It Aged?
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- Опубликовано: 22 дек 2019
- I check out all the things wrong with this hooptie and do a 0-60 test. The pinnacle of Chrysler was from the early 2000's to the recession of '09. Of course I'm kidding. This video gives you a glimpse of why the Third Gen, Jeep WK was the WORST Grand Cherokee ever. #daimlerchrysler #jeepgrandcherokee #americancars
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For all of you who disagree with this video (and there's a lot of you), what IS the worst Grand Cherokee, if not the WK? I agree, there are many things wrong with this WK that could have been avoided with more consistent and mindful maintenance. That being said, here's a list of things that would not happen on any quality-built vehicle:
1. Completely faded key fob
2. Peeling paint, all over the body
3. Broken horn
4. Broken plastic door handles (this is a known issue)
5. Broken heater core
6. Brittle, broken plastic everywhere
7. Rain water, diverting into interior of car
8. Completely worn/faded interior buttons
9. Coolant thermostat
10. Non-serviceable driveshaft u-joints
11. Sticking controls
12. Flickering dash lights & Ignition switch issue
13. Common transmission failure
14. Many cases of engine failure at/around 75k miles (rod knock, head gaskets)
15. Countless electrical and wiring issues
16. Electrical and safety recalls
17. Undiagnosable rattles and creaks
etc...
None of these issues are considered "general maintenance" or "wear items". They're just poorly designed, produced and assembled components.
You all seem to be trashing the owner of this WK, but nobody is saying which gen Grand Cherokee they think is actually the best/worst. C'mon, guys, obviously not all Jeeps are garbage heaps.
I like how no one replied to your comment.
I have a 2010 GC 5.7 Hemi. Amazing vehicle in terms of performance, reliable, but a gas hog. I love your video man, to be honest Jeep doesn't put much effort on the base versions, like the V6 or the diesel. But yeah, some materials inside the cabin are full crappy plastic in all versions. Keep up your channel man!
@@Radde207 I really appreciate that, my dude! I'm glad you can tolerate my shitty sense of humor! I'm also glad to hear that you're having good luck with your GC. I'm trying to get my hands on a nice example of a WK, with the 5.7 or maybe 6.1. That way I can make an antithesis to this video.
I have N 09 with the 5.7 loaded and love it you make your point of view from a beat up jeep with little to no maintenance ya if I where to drive a a beat up car I would hate it to even going beyond hating more of it as it drive badly and overheats that jeeps been beat to death you really think all Jeeps overheat or wont start cause that one did and at this point your mind is made up even if your drove a better one but why cares anyway we get to love an hate what we want I love Jeeps and many others do
dude. come on. I dont even own a jeep, nor am I a fan boy and I can even understand that the car you are currently driving, when in "good" condition is only worth $3,000. Not to mention all the problems it has. You're driving an $1,800 dollar car that is being marketed by bob as a $13,000 car. I can say that I am looking at a 2008 jeep grand cherokee limited and I am struggling to find review videos that cover the notorious issues of these cars. Thought this video was going to help, but it was just another young kid complaining.
I’m confused by this video? You are complaining about a 05-07 grand Cherokee, that sounds like it was abused by the last owner, and technology wasn’t where it’s at today?
Agreed. A lot of these couldve been easily avoided with the right owner. My 2005 (first model year, so should have ALL these problems) runs like a charm! Broken door handles is all they got on me!
Your knocking the car when you should be knocking the owner. It’s obvious that it’s not taken care of.
But nice try 🙂
This jeep was just not taken care of..., I’ve got a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited v8 hemi and it’s got 180k miles in tip top shape.
I have 05 hemi with 206xxx still strong zero rust and I live in Michigan
Same
Same here y'all
Same 06 hemi that's has nothing wrong with it. 150k
My friend have high mileage 2006 CRD version. Very capable off road vehicle and it's in great shape.
I have a 2007.. I've never had a problem with it... maybe cause that one was not taken care of cause of lazy ass car owners
'05 4.7 w/ 125k miles still running well. Gas mileage not the best but all that's had to be done is replace the muffler due to salt corrosion. I have no complaints.
@@weatherguy173 my man! I have 107K only issue I had was overheating... fixed everything. My babe runs like a champ outta hell and looks WAY better than this Jackass' Jeep
2007 3.7 with absolutely no issues just not good on mpg
@@brianjuares3186 and I bet yours is in better condition than this one
I'm thinking of buying a 07
Why would you grab the door and pull it shut by the interior door latch instead of the grab handle that was designed for that purpose? 🤦♂️
Dumb people who dont care about cars
People who complain about things they don't even know what they're complaining about and why tend to do that... they don't know what they're doing :P
Funny thing, I think WK is THE BEST GrandCherokee...
Fact
Is it really? I'm looking at an 08 with 159k miles
@@royaltybuiltco if you can get it for a good price it’s a great first time off-roader. Drives smooth. Granted the aftermarket isn’t great, so that’s somethibg to take into account
@@andrewneff507 thanks , I found a 06 limited with 189k for 2900,I'm going to look at it Sunday
@@royaltybuiltco how’d go? Yay or nay?
Other then the interior, most of this trucks problems are lack of maintenance.
Absolutely, I couldn’t agree more. The owner hasn’t had this car for more than a year, so he’s not the culprit. But there are many examples of that with used Jeeps.
@@NotSoHandyCarGuy That GC obviously had one or more owners BEFORE the PO, though, didn't it. By the time most vehicles get to their third or fourth owner, they cease to receive maintenance of ANY kind, let alone maintenance of the conscientious/regular kind.
Dude, that WK has well over 200,000 miles on it. Look at any other American vehicle with the same mileage and from a similar year, and you'll see exactly the same thing. I suppose you chose to pick on the GC because that was the only vehicle you had access to.
By the way, Bob was an idiot for letting you drive his Jeep unchaperoned. You HAVE to be related to Bobby Guy, the RUclips duck hunter........
By the way, the heater issue is caused by blend door breakage. ( I have two WJ's with the same issue) This is NOT unique to Jeeps or to Chrysler products. Your comment about the cause of the coolant temp seeming to drop as you drove tells me you don't know much about cars; it is NOT caused by a "stuck thermostat". Stick to observations and avoid making wild guesses; your vids will have more cred if you do.
That has been very poorly taken care of. You should do a re-review with one that’s been better kept. I’ve had mine since 08 and had very little issues.
I'd love to! Are you in New England?
I lave a 2008 jeep grand cherokee in excellent condition 160,000 miles v6 quad drive laredo runs like a dream
my is 09 with 190,000 miles on it , it run smooth with in and out all neat and clean , surprisingly it still has new car smell inside. wonder what you had did to this poor Jeep ?
Mine is a 2005 3.7 4wd with 220k miles on it and it's still running strong idk what this guys talking about it's a great suv if you take care of it.
Yup I agree. My 08 3.0 litre diesel still running strong!
Dude the grand cherokee wk with the hemi its a bitching suv its so quick and amazing in off road
I have one and it’s fun
Got a 2005 limited 5.7, best vehicle I’ve ever owned, only had to to replace a wheel bearing, brakes and the heater core, $300 in maintenance total besides gas oil and tires since I’ve owned it
Idk what you did to that car but my 06 wk is in amazing shape for a 14 year old car. Plus i have the Hemi which is a must. Plenty of power 120 hp more than this piece of crap he’s showing is.
That piece of crap may be a piece of crap because it wasn't maintained, but the 3.7 has more HP and torque than the legendary Jeep 4.0. I have an 05 with the 3.7 and an 06 with the 5.7. I like them both and neither is under powered by any means. That 3.7 moves pretty well too.
Agreed. I have both, a 2005 Laredo 3.7l at 180k, and a 2007 Overland 5.7l at 205k
I have not had a problem with the Overland for 80k miles and the Laredo for 100k miles. My only maintenance has been regular stuff such as oil changes, gone through two water pumps, and one alternator. Had a defective transmission in the Laredo not long after it came into my family and Chrysler replaced it cost free, no trouble since. Owned one for 13 years and the other for 10. The one in this video? Absolutely not been cared for.
@@RickHavok no lies told here move along peoples 🤙🏽
I have the 05 grand cherokee v8 for almost 4 years now and the only things i had to replace in this four years are the radiator, right wheel bearing and yes...all four door handles...other than that...i love it.
I have a 2005 Grand Cherokee 5.7 Hemi Limited - 200,000 Kms- I live in Canada. All the functions work, no rust - this Jeep is a beast!
My '06 WK is the best car I've ever owned. Just make sure the ignition switch doesn't fry the computer.
Drive v8 doesn't matter 4.7 or 5.7 you forget all those problems
I got the 4.7 with srt8 wheels and it drives good
I think the thermostat was broken, you can tell when the temperature dropped out of nowhere and then rose to a dangerous point. When the thermostat is in good condition, you can press the accelerator as if you were mentally ill and the temperature will remain normal.
Weve got an 08 3.7 v6 still running well at 210k with minimal upkeep and everything still works its really impressive
Whoever owned this, obviously did not maintain it well, I have a 07 diesel 3.0 with 210k miles, and lifted it with old man emu shocks rides nice and firm. You should have rustproofed the undercarriage as well, living in salty roads of new england.
Haha this video was great man. The sarcastic humor was perfect 👌🏼
Thanks dude! I'm gonna go stage 3+ tune on it soon. Wanna race the R against it?
Great video. But what year is this one?
Dude you’ve got no clue what you’re talking about. My 2005 WK is a beast. If you can get past the rust, leaky sunroof, 13 MPG average, oil usage and shitty starter.
Get a 4 ft piece of flexible electrical wire, open the sunroof, climb up on the door sill and look in the front corner. You'll see a small hole. Run the wire through the hole and pull it back out. Your drains are just clogged.
The fuel economy can be fixed with a tune or even just a PCM update. The oil burning is another story. It might need a valve job. I'd just buy new heads.
As far as rust goes, wash it regularly at a car wash with rust inhibitor. Fixing that depends on where the rust is, but if you knock it out, wire brush it, sand it, and patch it with fiberglass mat and epoxy it won't come back.You can sand it afterwards, prime it, wet sand and polish the paint easily, and do the entire job in a few hours over a weekend.
Check your starter wires and battery cables for corrosion, as well as the yellow ground wire going to the transfer case underneath.
Lastly, join a WK group on FB or something for advice. ;)
@@RickHavok absolutely right my dude!
My 2005 rocky mountain (a stepped up laredo) is awesome. nothing is broken nothing rattles. 4x4 works. nothings faded motor starts everytime things awesome
I have a lifted 05 GC hemi with 141k miles and no issues except routine maintenance. All depends on how it was taken care of which sounds like this Jeep wasn’t taken care of lol
Before you lifted it did front end sit low? I just bought 08 5.7Hemi and to me front sits lower then it should. The steering is smooth as butter and tight so I don't think struts need replaced. Any ways just asking if you recall noticing that too, one guy told me 5.7Hemi just heavy so it sits lower then V6.
I have an 05 limited. I love it... I dont know what the hell they did with the interior door handles though. They suck bad!
I also have 4.7 and i got totaly broken that door open shit xD rest is good
@@BigBadBlanc The interior door handles were definitely a big problem on the WKs. You can buy aftermarket replacements on Amazon for under $40 that work just fine and match the door panel. They are a bit of a pain to replace, because the original handles were attached to the back of the panel by sliding them onto many little plastic "posts" then melting the ends of those posts. So they are sort of "riveted" by those melted posts to the back of the door panel. You just have to carefully grind the tops of those posts off and the broken handle comes right off the door panel. The new handle then slides back onto the remains of the posts (so be careful not to grind them any shorter than flush with the old handle just so you can get it off). Then you install washers and screws that come with the handle into the hollow posts you just ground down. Voila! Brand new door handles that aren't broken.
That squat back and lean forward is exactly what I had on my 2007 grand Cherokee WK 5.7L Hemi... but I'm sure you could imagine how fun that is at much higher torque and HP! However, that feature was removed once I replaced the control arms due to my 2" rough country lift kit. You could review my HEMI but gotta come to CO.
Lift kits seem like a must for this gen with that god horrible forward rake from factory, except on the limited and overland trims
I got an 07 WK for 7k with 86k miles, I honestly love it but I’ve had to do a lot of work on it
I have an 05 Limited with the Hemi. The horn does have a lot to be desired. I have built mine for overlanding. The Alpine radio is known to be crap, mine comes on for a few seconds to a minute, depending on if its cold out. Once the head unit heats up, the screen goes off, but the rest does keep working, so I am using a blutooth adaptor to play music with.
The plastic inside is really cheap, even on the higher end version. I do have heated seats, auto headlights with auto brights and rain sensing wipers which are cool features, auto dimming mirrors. Yes, on the Limited, just about all of those buttons are taken up with things that do actually work. The morning knock of the Hemi, which is a well known thing, is very annoying, love the power, hate the gas mileage.
I got lucky it would seem, mine has very low miles, sitting at 71k miles right now. I do have a factory DVD player in mine, and my son likes it when out on the trails. I dont really have all the broken pieces all over the Jeep. I guess individual opinions will depend on the vehicle they have and the hand they were dealt, the one you are in looks like a POS that was not taken care of, which as not unique to American vehicles. I have owned a Mercedes and an Audi that was crap.
So far I love mine. This thing is very capable when off road.
I have a 2" Old Man Emu HD lift and a Rocky Road leveling kit and upper control arms. I am running a 265/70 R17 tire on stock rims, I have it on my channel if you want to see it.
My Wife has a 2020 GC Overland, which has just about everything but the Hemi, and its much nicer than the WK.
What the hell haha this video is hilarious! Keep 'em coming!
Love my 07 jgc laredo! You treat her right w proper maintenances and she’ll take care of ya proper 💯
She just hit 196k and she still runs beautiful and strong! A gas guzzler yes but that’s fine w me. Super cold a/c twas 115d today here in Vegas.
Rolled her off car dealerships from NorCal w 19K back in 09 I think it was originally a rental. Got the pink slip now tho & I’ve encounter some things from that list he had like my my plastic hood latch handle broke and I’m on my 4th water pump & 3rd alternator, new 02 sensor set & new catalytic con & radiator.
Shes still bone stock all freeway miles rarely seen dirt. No engine code lights on the dashboard shes in good condition because I’m always on top of it. Sorry You got a bad one here my friend hahaaa. Gonna take her in for liquid service of f&r axles & transfer case & probably do the transmission fluids as well as new oil pans n transmission pan & gaskets when I hit 200K
I have an 08 grand and love it 4 inch lift with billstien shocks, side steps, 33 inch tires, carbon fiber brakes rotors and pads. You found a 1st gen of the wk. The 2nd gen of the wk are great. They fixed alot of the issues on the 2nd gen wk. When they are kept up there are fantastic car but trying to find a nice is hard. With over 200k no wonder it has that many problems and not maintained the right way
The radiators on all 2000s jeeps fail. And fail quickly. I have owned an 06 Liberty, an 04 Grand Cherokee, and an 09 Wrangler and all 3 needed a radiator before 120k.
I was going to write a sarcastic response as I own an 06 GC 4.7L. However, after hearing that horn, I deleted everything and just laughed, lol :) I love my GC (even with all of it's faults), but they're not for everyone. If you enjoy tinkering and restoring things then they can be very enjoyable.
Recently traded in an 07 3.7. Identical issues after running fine for 3 months. My wife’s 08 4.7 is running perfectly fine after 210k.
I call total bull on this one. I'm an experienced Jeep builder (have owned over 15 in my lifetime including 4 CJs, an SJ Wagoneer, 2 YJs, 2 TJs, 3 XJs, 2 KJs, 2 ZJs, a WJ, and a WK). I love fixing old Jeeps up and giving them a new lease on life. I've worked on every Jeep I've owned and I've wheeled them too. I currently have a 2008 WK CRD. It is dead reliable and has a ton of power. I love the thing. It will take a beating on the trail and shake it off like it's nothing. It's got the traditional Jeep setup with a true transfer case with a low range and a solid rear axle. Mine also has Quadra Drive II which is awesome! She never gets stuck. The WK is as much a Jeep as any Jeep in my opinion and I think my opinion matters since I've owned just about every type of true Jeep built from 1978 to 2010. What's the worst Grand Cherokee you ask? I say none of them. They are all great vehicles but the least favorite I have owned was definitely my WJ if I have to pick one. The electrical system on that thing was a nightmare. I'd buy another WK over a WJ in a heartbeat even though I do love the classic 4.0 engine. The build quality on those wasn't great. The V8 versions seem to have even more issues. Give me a WK with a 4.7 or a 3.0 CRD any day. They are easy to work on and they are great 4x4s, especially the diesel. I also currently own an 88 YJ that is my perpetual project and a 96 XJ that I just picked up to repair and flip.
Since you worked on a lot of Jeeps I have question for you. I just bought 08 Limited WK 5.7Hemi and to me front end sits lower then Laredo. I was thinking needs struts but handles like butter and steering wheel is tight. Someone said it sits lower cuz weight of Hemi, thoughts?
You know whats funny... my 2002 Dakota quad cab had a 4.7l V8 and AWD. My wife's 05 WK has the same engine and AWD. Pretty much the same setup. Just the difference in how they start is crazy. My truck had great throttle response, engine had a bunch of power. The Jeep though... sluggish. The WK is in pretty much amazing condition. Has the standard exhaust manifold leaks (which were easy to fix on the Dakota) but has this annoying stalling issue at red lights while in drive in low temps. I'm trying to sell it. My truck had more KM's on it and never gave me a problem. Chrysler cant figure it out. Thoughts anyone? I now have an 02 Dakota quad cab with the 5.9l. Sucks the fuel but the power is awesome. Thanks all.
I have had a few jeeps loved all of them but this is the model i own now and love it. Does great in the snow has good amt of power drives awsome never had issues with it.
I just bought a 05 Laredo 4wd with the 4.7, leather, sunroof and tow package. I bought it from an older couple who had it garage kept. I'm pretty sure the previous owners rarely took it past 4k rpm, it purrs like a kitten and rides very smooth, decent mpg so far. Im actually really impressed with it so far.
The only things I don't like about it is the rear visibility, audio system needs an upgrade (probably not the case if you get one with the Bose or Boston Audio system)
eh the boston audio isnt much chop, definitely worth replacing if music is a big deal for anyone in the car.
@@schuey5537 I upgraded the small dash speakers to some replacement kickers and added a 12 inch sub, sounds sooo much better now. I don't think I'll have to replace the door speakers until they blow
@@mikem2179 oh nice how did u wire the sub into the factory radio? ive been wanting to install mine back in
I've got a 05 wk limited and it has 195k miles and still runs strong it does have the roof leaks door handles and key are surprisingly still intact but the base version seems much much crappier and slower the car does have electrical problems but overall I would recommend to someone looking to buy one just not the base
A new job bought me a brand new '07 WK with the V6. It was ok the three years I stayed on that job and I spent a lot of time in deep snow, up and down unpaved mountain roads in the Virginia Shenandoah Valley. The one thing that would keep me from owning the WK was the constant intermittent transmission problems. Would not shift, then would not take throttle and get stuck in OD, which nearly caused several accidents while merging onto a highway. I found countless complaints of this online but the dealer's response was "never heard of that before." They'd keep it a day, change fluid, make "an adjustment" and give it back to me (under warranty, but the invoiced amount was over $800 per visit). Then it would happen again, and again. It was still under warranty when I left that job and I would NEVER have one if I were paying for it or the dealer "service." At this time I have an XJ and WJ, both 4.0L and they're tanks. Looking for another WJ now.
oddly enough i just got a 2007 jeep grand Cherokee and the first thing he said about the cigarette smell and the door completely 100% accurate lmaoooo
The clunking noise is probably the bushings on the front diff. My wife and I each have the 2005 5.7 limited. Mines lifted and hers is lowered. Mine has been really reliable which is why my wife decided to get one for herself. There’s a lot to do on a used one, but once you’re done, I think it’s an awesome Jeep to have. Especially the 5.7.
07 owner with 165k miles, my car is a tank, been through over 25 states and every weather condition, only issue I faced was a few evap issues, and a broken alternator, but overall the car is amazing!
Seems like this is more a review of a poorly maintained and cared for Jeep then the Jeep WK itself. I have owned a Jeep WK for some time, the engine is underpowered (v6) with a really low towing capacity for a Grand Cherokee (normally around 5000lbs for the v6/I6 where this one is 3500lbs) but fairly reliable. The only real issue I have had over the years is my wiper blade switch wearing out and the wiper blades come on randomly when you bump the arm. I also have a Jeep ZJ and no the WK does not compare, personally I would avoid the WK2 as I dont want a battery under my passenger seat.
Jeep wave approved, though you will get some strange looks. A Jeep is still a Jeep.
The beginning reminds me of a 90’s movie intro 😁
hahaha #montage
I have an 04 liberty that has a similar drivetrain and I will say it is an excellent combination and it tows extremely well
My jeep had the same problem with starting, after I drove it for a while if I turned it off and tried turning it back on shortly after it would make the same noise. The 3.7 engine has no fuel solenoid so you need to drain the hot gasoline into a rag. Since ive done that it hasnt had this issue.
Yeah dude my limited 5.7 has a button on every one of those spaces. Heated seats the whole 9. The only button that isn't working is the parking assist and it's because the chime annoys me so I pulled the fuse.
If you hit the so called trash can button once, release it, push it again and hold it 8 seconds, it turns off all wheel drive. The dash will read ESP OFF.
Just bought an 05 limited with the hemi 3 days ago I’m definitely trying this tomorrow
I have a jeep Laredo 2007 140,000 miles still run great and strong I love it so much.
I have an 06 Overland with none of the problems listed... in fact not problems at all. It has over 200k miles on it and I take it off road regularly including water fording. Sorry there buddy, but I don't think the WK is the problem, I think it's your used car buying skills.
The available Quadradrive II 4x4 system is the best in the world, utilizing computer controlled clutch differentials that are capable of vectoring torque to each wheel individually in infinite amounts up to 100%
PS, It's an 05, get some new shocks and springs. Personally, I recommend the Old Man Emu or Eibach spring kits for lift or lowering, but I think you'll find the Bilstien shocks the best.
Happy you’re satisfied with yours. Did you read my pinned comment?
@@NotSoHandyCarGuy Yes, I did read it before I replied and I also realize you're not the owner, but you reviewed it as if you had bought it.
I still felt like I should comment though so viewers could get an idea what WK's are like from an owners standpoint and to point out that assessing a used vehicle and/or bringing it back to spec takes some know-how. I probably would have walked away from that particular one only because the 3.7 has to be very well maintained. The rest is easily and inexpensively salvageable imo.
It pays to know exactly what you're buying and getting in to repair and upgrade wise, and that includes your intended usage and 4x4 systems.
I mean if you knew it was not well cared for maybe you should have picked a better example and not posted this review. Did you not want a review of your review? :)
What I did not comment on was the worst GC. That's a tough one because they all have devoted owners and it again depends on the way it was maintained, but my pick would be the ZJ since I feel they progressively improved for the most part since their inception. I didn't hate my ZJ, but that was also before a lot of improvements in cars since.
I’ve gotten the Jeep wave in my 98 JGC plenty of times. They aren’t the best city cars but there great for where I live. I thoroughly enjoy it once I got over the electrical problems the thing really is beast otherwise.
RJ Gill ok that’s good to know! Yeah the 98 is certainly a different animal than wk. Thanks for watching!
Every Chrysler product from 2006 - 2010 went all plastic (wit no soft touch anything)..... a Daimler decision. In 2011, interiors were revamped on anything and everything in the Chrysler family of vehicles. The horrible jatco CVT's in the Caliber and the 2 Jeep products that shall remain nameless, kicked to the curb.. As for this particular Jeep, yes... it should of held up better. But I am pretty sure some of the mechanical gremlins are due to a lack of proper maintenance (or repairs put off)..
Oh shit I was thinking of getting one until watching this video, was looking at the TDiesel 06 model.
Get one that’s been taken care of. I’ve had mine with very little issues since 2008. Has 170k and still runs like a top. I’ve got the 3.7 v6 though.
This man or boy man sounds like he has an issue with his woman's father.
2006 jeep Cherokee 4.7 210000kms got the entire vehicles for 1200 put $5000 into it never had another issue yet
I just picked an 05 loaded with the 5.7 hemi. And this thing is dam near showroom new. 😁👍🇺🇲
The oil light was on, the check engine light was on,...... no sweat, just ignore that shit like everything else on the vehicle and complain about it. Apparently the only mark of a good vehicle is one that you can abuse the shit out of and still keep going.
Correct
Yup… Must be a Laredo thing on this gen where it sits so close to the ground and is shaped like a shoe with that damn forward rake. While it looks completely normal on the higher trim levels like the Overland and Limited, Jeep played favourites even from the factory?
I have an 07 white and i love it it is a little better built than yours and everyone loves it its had a few probs here and there but overall love it
I have a 07 White too. Runs great nothing's broken, clean interior, 110000 miles. Love it
My Jeep wk crd has done 420,000 kms only problem is diff mounts which is normal
Damn, you SMASHING the poor thing. I had a 2WD 07 WK, and I still loved the shit out of it. Oh, and the Jeep wave is for all Jeeps, my dude lol.
yup lifted or factory gets a jeep wave....but what about . ....really what about the renagade...? I dont wave to them..they aint even 4x4 even looks like a scion cube or kia....that shit is straight up fiat...or lifted mini cooper..fiat jeeps suck...had experience and hated it...even the Pacifica is horrible. I have an old AMC jeep car here, that shit is the bomb..but no waves to them..no one even knows what the hell it is..lol
I have two of this generation an 05 with the 4.7 an 06 with the 5.7 and they both haul ass. I have an 05 dodge durango with the 4.7 with 250 thousand on the clock and it hauls ass too for a big third row heavy 4 wheeler. I take excellent maintenance on all 3 of my dodge products. Just like with any machine not just chrysler, with proper maitenance you will get miles out of your car or truck, suv, etc, etc...
yeah this ones been flogged. i have a 2008 Diesel. wasnt that well looked after either when i got it. but ive put plenty of work into it and more to go, around 240000kms on the odometer and i reckon it will do another 250000
Don't quit your day job.
Keith Sagan ok boomer
😂😂😂
My 2005 jeep grand cherokee used to be very taken care of until 2 years ago and my dad took the very good condition jeep and basically abused it right now I'm trying to restore it to a roadtrip worthy condition I agree with some of the people depends on the owner my dad beat it and was not good to drive until I did some work on it and got a lot better my mom drove it after I fixed the major issues said it was like when she had it mechanically because she always take care of it :p so yeah mine has a 4.7 V8 and is a to me a 19 year old a very fun SUV
thewy really did have that many option on the limited i got one lol
You push on the signaler instead of pulling on it to prevent high beams
Are these Jeep’s really bad? I’m thinking about getting one but I don’t want to set myself up for failure
Jeep Owners: I had to replace this, this, this, this, this, this and this as long as you do maintenance there reliable lol
Lol exactly
My granddad and his neighbor has the same model and color with over 200k miles not problem. Can't say that about some Fords and Gm.
I wish u were in New Hampshire I want someone to drive my Jeep and have the same knowledge idk anything about mine
I have an 09 with 149k. Honestly the thing pisses me off to the point where I kicked a gap where the front quarter panel meets the door. Put a lot of money into repairs since I bought it at 120k. Trans, rear diff bearings, cats, yellow starter wire issue, radio... but it’s my beast and I can’t bring myself to get rid of it after all I’ve put into it. Just drive it from San Diego to Detroit and it ran like a dream the whole way. I feel chemistry with this chintzy, plasticy, slow, boat of an suv for some reason.
Seymour Johnson haha, this comment is fantastic. Isn’t it weird how we get attached to cars like that? I had a ‘91 LS400 that was falling apart, but it was so difficult to part with.
Not-So-Handy Car Guy It’s always the worst ones we get the most attached to for some reason. I think part of it is the investment put into fixing it, but there’s some sentimentality to a car you put that much effort into as well.
Thinking of buying a 09 myself with 98k miles for 6000 do you think its worth it
@@jaybrick8973 I’d recommend having a mechanic check it out before purchasing. In my opinion 6k is about right with 98k on it.
@@seymourjohnson5732 ok thanks
13k he says I wouldn’t even pay 13hundred
I have a 2006 grand cherokee laredo. White and i haven’t complain. Never. Only thing i had to change was the starter. And it has 59,000k miles. No complain
Thinking of buying a 09 for 6 grand is it worth it with 98k miles
Don’t know about this guy,video was random,,but I hav an 08 Cherokee V6 with 142,000 on it that has been takin care of by my mother,now she has passed I own it,the only thing I can see that it needs is tires ,good luck with ur purchase,don’t think u can go wrong,do a car fax on it will give u the information on it ..
@@americanbreed5116 thanks yeah I actually bought it today
Mine is 2005 with 240,000 km on it and works just fine. I take good care of my Jeep. Your friend apparently don't
we had an 08 liberty (same engine, but 4spd auto) and replaced the heater core three times in 5 years #america 🇺🇸😩
JSwi this is a fantastic comment. They never should have discontinued the 4.0 and moved to the 3.7. Or at least done more R&D on the 3.7
Not-So-Handy Car Guy i never understood why the 4.0 was available in the “dodge nitro” (pt cruiser of SUVs) but not the Jeep version
JSwi I didn’t realize that you could get the 4.0 in the Nitro! Haha, that’s a fantastic way of putting it though, the pt cruiser of SUVs.
@@NotSoHandyCarGuy The 4.0 nitro is the 4.0 V6 which is also a huge piece of shit. I have met several people who had them catastrophically fail before 125,000
I have an 06 and it has served me well except for a transmission repair, but yes it is an awful car.
I don't know man, my '05 is pretty clean. 5.7l Hemi Limited AWD, 130,000k daily driver. 3" OME lift on 285s. The seating position is awkwardly high though, so you hit that on the nose.
185K on my 06 WK. I’ll say that the door handle issue is a real one, but so long as you maintain the vehicle properly you won’t run into serious drivetrain issues and such. The only issue with mine so far is a faulty tpms sensor but who cares!
I got a video on my channel of my Jeep WK can anyone tell me what’s the problem in my Jeep I need help 😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩
Arh wow man . Whats the theme music. Wicked. 😜👍🏼✌🏻😍
Obviously if you don’t take care of your shit shit is going to happen I had mine 4 3 years ago with 200,000 miles and I have drove 90,000 miles now and I haven’t gotten any problem at all the works perfectly I have only change the tires and oil change but nothing else nothing nothing else I love it it’s a V8 it’s like I said it’s like all cars if you don’t take care of them they are going to break down
I have a 00 WJ Limited, an 03 WJ Overland, and an 09 WK Laredo. I used to have a 96 ZJ. I can tell you or anyone else many things about these 3 generations. IMO, the WJ is the best generation. Best combination of off-road, luxury, options, and aftermarket customization.
Yup I agree WJs are the best. I miss my 5.niner though
You should try fixing things as they break. EVERY car turns into a POS if you never fix or maintain it. Plus it’s 15 years old, so there’s that.
That raw feeling of imminent danger! The only true way to ride!
and the 05 WK was voted the best 4x4 suv by offroad mag and others...the lsd made it more capable than quadra trac 1 or 2..only came on the limited 5.7 trim...
I have an '08 3.7 with the limited options (sunroof, leather, 6 disc, power everything and 4x4) It's been meticulously maintained, and only had some AC issues, and my alternator gave out at 113,000 (easiest alternator replacement ever btw. $200 for the part and 35 mins of using my socket set). My key fob has all it's paint, and the clear coat is only starting to peel a bit on the roof. I can totally agree that the interior plastic is meh, but other than that I love my WK. It's fine off road on fire roads, and some moderate loose rock trails in SoCal, but I'm also trying to drive to work in this thing. It's comfortable on road, and has seen more trails than 98% of the built lifted Jeeps out here in cali. I don't understand how people can just blatantly ignore the issues their car has, and let it get to the state the one was in that you reviewed.
I don't really know how to answer what GC is the worst. All models suck if you treat them like shit or have super high expectations.
How many people did you flash in this video you think?
With my headlights, 12. With my body, 8.
Not-So-Handy Car Guy Lol
I have an 08 with 15,000 miles with the 3.7 and it does not have as much problems as this
Ford Explorer 95 guy that’s probably because it only has 15k miles
Mine was left under a tree for 3 years of course, and it was as if the previous owner ONLY used it to smoke in. It legit fits ALL the ones you mentioned.
Are you kidding me?!
I just happen to run into the dumbass
Lol
The year is 2020 I still have my 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.7 with 174000 miles
the car runs great not only me but all my friends are impressed and just like every vehicle just keep up with the maintenance keep up with the tune up the muffler goes bad replace it if something leaks replace the gasket and of course replace your brakes when they go bad and new tire and yes the only thing I will agree on is the sun roof vents get clogged easily.
I have no complaints love the car and it still looks right and no I don't spend a lot of money I just keep up with the maintenance tune-ups and excetera like anyone will do on any car
I own one of these and it's amazing
A year ago watching this video. A year later I buy one and Lifted it, I beat the piss out of it without issues*
jus bought a 2005 Jeep G0CL 4.7 v8 yesterday.. tests drove it twice. and yes, on the 2nd test drive i noticed the suspension did feel a lil 2005 ish. To be honest, i didn't expect the suspension be new in a used Jeep anyway from a private seller...i would of paid way more than what i did.. But Your Girlfriend's father is smoking good crack in the ghettos of Boston charging 13K for the 2005 with those issues ..he must not like you very much...JK JK. i paid 2600 for mine at 141K miles.. and yes, the heat works.. Going in for a lite inspection today. i hope i don't get jinxed by watching this video.. i'll be updating my new Jeep experiences here. #GoMOPAR
I have an 05 with body rust errrwhere. 125k miles. 4.8l limited fully loaded. It drives nice and everything seems to work. Engine doesn’t sound very healthy and pretty sure there’s an exhaust leak. Bought it at 120k from some northerner. It’s safe in the south. 😂
My 09 just hit 247,000 miles this week using that same 3.7 turd slow engine. I can't disagree with most of what you noticed but even a shit box that is well maintained will last pretty much as long as you want it to.
Stop disrespecting grand cherokee. Damn it. I am still driving my 2005 GC. It is a good truck. I drive in 200 to 300 miles every other day. It runs perfectly if you just take care of it with minimum maintenance.
Yup I agree my 2008 3.0 Litre diesel is still running strong!
My Jeep revs a lot higher. The trans is not down shifting like it should, that transmission is on its last leg
I got an 05 with 203822 Miles and it works