2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Pricing and Specs

Camshaft problems are, indeed, a known problem with the 3.6-litre V6 Jeep engine. It seems the roller bearings in the rockers can fail, and that, in turn, causes the camshaft lobes to wear very quickly. The first sign is a noisy engine that gets noisier as you rev it.

Jeep made several running changes to the engine to fix this, but even attempts as late as 2018 and 2019 didn’t seem to help much. Perhaps there’s a more robust rocker assembly available on the aftermarket that addresses the root cause of the problem, but for most owners, it’s new camshaft time once the noises start.

You haven't given us the weight of the caravan you want to tow, which goes a long way to determining the best car for you. We'll err on the side of caution and go for cars with a towing capacity of at least 2500 kg that fall within your budget. It's always best to go for the latest model you can afford, which means around 2103 in your case. I'm guessing you're over the Pathfinder given your experience with the holed piston in your current car, but the Nissan is an option for you. So too are the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Mitsubishi Pajero, although the Pajero's rear suspension is prone to sagging when heavily loaded and I would rule that out on that basis. If you can stretch your budget a little you could consider the Landrover Discovery 4, which does everything you want well, but is the most expensive of this bunch. For me the pick of the bunch for me is the Toyota Prado, for performance, economy, and reliability. The only issue for you could be that the Prado's towing rating is 2500 kg, the lowest of the cars we mention here.

There are plenty of SUV choices to look at, such as a Toyota Prado or Jeep Grand Cherokee. Both should serve your needs well.