Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems

Brian Cooper says go for it, but I've had too many complaints to be a fan of ownership, even though I like the Grand Cherokee to drive.

Comparing utes and SUVs is tough. I get complaints from Grand Cherokee owners, the HiLux is being replaced soon and the Outlander is nothing special. The Colorado SUV is probably best for you but drive a Hyundai Santa Fe before you commit.

My view is that unless you are doing high kays it's not worth buying diesel models. The Grand Cherokee diesel is around $4000 more expensive than the petrol V6 and a rough calculation based on the higher cost of diesel compared to PULP and diesel's lower consumption says that it would take you more than 100,000 km to recoup that cost. On top of that diesels are more expensive to service.

Fiat Chrysler, which handles Jeep in Australia, is working on what it describes as a "transparent" pricing program for its vehicles. It's close but I do not have an introduction date yet.

I was almost certain your car was MY14, something now confirmed from Fiat Chrysler Australia. You can expect help very soon from Jeep headquarters.

It's a known problem, there is a simple fix and I'll report your unhappy situation to Jeep headquarters to get an early response.

So the technology is spreading even faster that I thought.

Yes, it is a common-rail diesel engine and turbocharged.

The car failed, which is the crux of the problem.