1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Consumer Reviews

I have had this vehicle for a long time and it has been a great running vehicle.

My '95 Grand Cherokee 4x4 is 5 miles short of 300,000 miles. Original engine, original tranny, the usual issues since new (1 radiator, 2 starters, 1 alternator). By far, this is the BEST vehicle I've ever owned, and I've had a few. It's completely reliable even with all those miles, and super comfortable (and she carries all my camping equipment with room to spare). My mechanic says if I ever decide to sell it, and sell to someone besides him, he'll haunt me for the rest of my life. The secret, as with all things, is to TAKE CARE OF IT. It's been babied since new, and it's paying off. Absolutely no regrets here.

Like most higher mileage vehicles, buying a used Jeep GC really comes down to the consistency and quality of maintenance it's had. If you can find a used GC that has good maintenance records, and/or you know the person you're buying it from, and that they took good care of it, buying it will be a good move. Barring that, again like most other high mileage vehicles, you'd best steer clear or be able and willing to work on your own cars. Oh, and unless you're going to do a lot of harder core off-road stuff, stay away from GC's that have been lifted, and otherwise outfitted for hard-core off-road. The lifts can cause all sorts of handling grief. If it's well maintained, and not abused off or on road, you'll enjoy an amazing smooth riding, off-road capable, and dependable vehicle. It's the only car I've ever bought new, and it now has 220,000 miles on it. Original 6 cylinder engine and transmission are still strong. All of the electrical systems, excepting 3 of 4 auto door-locks, are still working great. I have done 95% of all maintenance on the Jeep since it was new. 5% were some trans. bushings and seals at about 150,000 miles to the tune of $500. Dinger is that even with the 6 cylinder, the best you'll do is 15-20 MPG on gas. Mine has higher gearing so it does better on the highway than many, but seems to suffer on surface street or stop-and-go. If I had it to buy over again, and if I went with the 6 cyl, I'd get lower gearing in differentials (3.73 over 3.55).

Interior is good just needs roof and back door plate. Runs very well very reliable vehicle and always fun too drive great for the family or just for yourself.

The 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a fun vehicle, great in snow, plenty of room,. Reliable, good gas mileage ,. Heater works great, a/c works great!!, Handles nice, not too big, I love this jeep!!

Grand cherokees, especially the early models are the most amazing ones out there. They have comfort and style but still offer that off-road capability. The only issues I’ve ever had are the normal jeep issues that come with age.

Bought this suv brand new in 1995, very proud of it. Had synthetic oil from day one. Engine and transfer case are still original. The transmission went at 130k. It was replaced and shortly after the torque converter went. Had replaced the water pump, belt pulley, A/C condenser, the vehicle information center (turns out the solder on the connector broke, just had to resolder), headlights upgraded as the original is too dim, muffler, cat converter, front and rear bearings and seals. Front passenger power seat motor is broken. It is not quiet inside, but I got used to it after all this time. Also, the front passenger floor has rust because of the A/C water coming back inside, really bad design. It is still one click start in the morning, engine's still great. My son who is 22 drives it now. It is my most reliable unreliable car.

Love my Jeep has been very dependable. Weird little corks but always has came through for me and mine