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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee consumer reviews

$25,545 starting MSRP
side view of 1997 Grand Cherokee Jeep
(34 reviews)
88% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.1
  • Performance 3.9
  • Value 4.1
  • Exterior 4.1
  • Reliability 4.2
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First Car Ever Driven

The 97 is my first car, she may be 23 years old but she's never given up on me or any of my family members. The longest she's stayed out of commission was when we were waiting for the starter to come in. She always has surprises in store for me, overall I wouldn't trade her for the world. The car may not have a back bumper, or shocks(that's also fun when hitting a bump, free bouncy house) and the interiors seen better days, but these aren't the car's fault. A car's condition determines the person's ability to care for a car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Most Interesting SUV I've Owned

This Jeep is completely bonkers. From the looks of it, it just looks like a normal Grocery gettin Jeep. But my god, once you get into that comfy drivers seat and feel the rumble of that 5.2 V8 and put that peddle to the floor, its like driving the nissan GTR of the SUV world. Thing has its fair share of power but it is also very comfortable, I always drove this 3 hours to and from college and home and I would never have to stop to stretch my legs. Great for anyone looking to make a fast sleeper car or someone looking for a rock climber base.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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A car as old as I am

My Jeep Gc le can best b described as my best. Despite mechanical issues of wear and tear, Charlene don't look pretty but is wonderful useful and reliable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Sports Vehicle

The Jeep was an excellent car for exploring, going off-road in the desert, and heading through rough gravel and rocky terrain. It handles well in snow and ice, and was a reliable vehicle that carried all our sports gear from ocean to ski hill with room to spare.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Sentimental but not Worth your Money

I love my car and I've had it for years, it belonged to my grandfather so it has lots of sentimental value and it looks great and worked well for a good amount of years but not worth the money to keep fixing.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Owned it for 13 years

Sturdy, dependable vehicle. Lots of fun in it hunting, camping, 4 wheeling, just getting around town. Pulled vehicles out of snow twice while in 4 wheel drive . It'll keep in going, plus it's fun. Even the dogs liked it!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Through thick and thin

I bought this car for $2500 in 2008. My family swore I'd only drive it for a year, but nearly 10 years later, it's still chuggin along! I've had to repair a few electronic things and usually need an A/C recharge each summer, but aside from that, I can't believe how reliable it's been. The only downside is gas mileage. I am now finally on the market for a new car, and can't wait to get more than 18 mpg.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I have owned 4 jeeps

The only problem I have had with ALL 4 I have owned is electrically, Lights short out on dash and I have had to pull fuses out for dome lights because they drain the battery, but I now have a heavy duty battery too. They go anywhere in the winter in Vt., with good STUDDED SNOW TIRES ! No all season tires for me EVER ! Now there are 5 jeeps running in our family .. That says something for them!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Bulletproof 4.0 inline 6 cylinder! Perfection

completely the best vehicle I have owned yet my family is jeep freaks and forever will be! if you found one, buy it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Pretty OK

Got this to use for work and it can hold a lot. Super roomy and comfortable. Does has a few issues and is a bit of a gas guzzler but it is reliable for rain/snow

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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