5 out of 5 stars
Everything we were looking for...
by Jeeper
from Wisconsin
on Tue Sep 06 2011
We had decided to get a WJ-variant of a Grand Cherokee (1999-2004) for comfort during interstate travel, but still have the 4-wheel drive capability Jeep is known for during instances of off-road driving and severe winter weather. We also wanted other luxuries such as compass/thermometer and power windows. This 2002 Grand Cherokee Overland has everything we wanted, and has served us well on trips to Ontario, Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and all over Wisconsin. We have no complaints!
5 out of 5 starsComfort
5 out of 5 starsValue for the Money
5 out of 5 starsInterior Design
5 out of 5 starsReliability
5 out of 5 starsPerformance
5 out of 5 starsExterior Styling
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5 out of 5 stars
All around "just right" SUV, and long lasting
by Tech2001
from Phoenix AZ
on Sat Nov 02 2019
Right size, utility, and comfort. Right economy, reliability, and quality. Can't find anything to buy today that measures up. Never expected it to be still running fine at 180,000 miles but it is! The Power Tech 4.7 V8 is strong contender for Jeep's historically best engines.
5 out of 5 starsComfort
4 out of 5 starsValue for the Money
4 out of 5 starsInterior Design
5 out of 5 starsReliability
5 out of 5 starsPerformance
4 out of 5 starsExterior Styling
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4 out of 5 stars
126000 miles and going strong.
by Ada5
from Flushing
on Sat May 05 2018
I bought this SUV 2 weeks ago for a very good price. 126000 Mi body still look good though there was the expected wear and tear. Had to replace a brake line and crankshaft position sensor right away. Once that was done car was in perfect running shape! Finding that a lot of the small repairs that are needed are pretty simple. Small vacuum hose under the battery needs to be replaced to get the cruise control working again, replacing the struts on the tailgate window Will take about 10 minutes and cost 15 bucks etc etc. Really great truck for the money. The only drawback is that my 4 liter inline 6 is guzzling gas like a plebe at a kegger.
4 out of 5 starsComfort
4 out of 5 starsValue for the Money
3 out of 5 starsInterior Design
3 out of 5 starsReliability
3 out of 5 starsPerformance
4 out of 5 starsExterior Styling
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4 out of 5 stars
In the shop !
by Mano D.
from Dallas,TX
on Wed Apr 04 2007
Don't get me wrong the jeep is very good SUV. just to many call back let's just try to do it right the first time. i got the car used with 57,000 mile it is 2002 Limeted Edition Love the body style to many problem 1. the Brake's 2. the fan on the motor 3. all kind of electrical problem 4. the Blower for the A/C
3 out of 5 starsComfort
3 out of 5 starsValue for the Money
4 out of 5 starsInterior Design
4 out of 5 starsReliability
3 out of 5 starsPerformance
5 out of 5 starsExterior Styling
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5 out of 5 stars
can't go wrong with a jeep
by jeep
from new jersey
on Mon Jan 30 2012
it's a reliable vehicle , great to drive , best feature for me is the easy of driving in snow. shifts easily right into 4 wheel drive and it's like magic. you'll drive off when everyone else is slipping and sliding. i like the different style rear hatch and ability to open just the glass for ease access. the locking mechanisms are on the sides compared to the older models on the bottom which was a problem with rust. I've always drove sedans until my first jeep now all i want is a jeep.
5 out of 5 starsComfort
5 out of 5 starsValue for the Money
4 out of 5 starsInterior Design
5 out of 5 starsReliability
5 out of 5 starsPerformance
5 out of 5 starsExterior Styling
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2 out of 5 stars
Really "want" to like it, but...
by GrumblyOne
from Cincinnati OH
on Wed Feb 22 2017
Whew... ok. In the 5 years I've had this, I've replaced 1 transmission, 2 front sets of calipers and rotors (because they flat out wouldn't let go!), ALL the front steering linkage, 1 alternator, 1 rusted out brake line, 2 rear u-joints, the "broken to pieces" driver seat base, and the weight that fell off the rear drive shaft.
TO BE FAIR, I do like this vehicle. I expect issues with 175k. The motor is solid and smooth. However... I'm always chasing a phantom vibration, from someplace new, trying to keep it in a straight line, (yes, it's been lined up,) and saving for the next $1000 + repair.
This is not the only one I've ever driven either, and they've all acted very similar. None were modified, and all were in reasonable shape. And yet everyone of them handled like a drunk pig on stilts!
The last time I'd gotten under it, and had someone turning the wheel, I shuddered to see nearly the entire front end sloppily shifting around! Yeah, it's got some miles, but holy cow! I've had plenty other 4x4's that never jangled like that.
Paid $1500 for it 5 years ago, and probably rebought 3 times. Maybe I'm gullible, but I'll keep working with it 'till I get some of this figured out.
But if YOU aren't exactly "mechanically inclined," you may want to think twice. I have NEVER beat this thing, or even off roaded it for that matter. But it's got all the signs of being built to a budget... a very small budget.
And I've not even mentioned the stack of Recall notices that came with this from Mopar.
You've been warned.
3 out of 5 starsComfort
2 out of 5 starsValue for the Money
2 out of 5 starsInterior Design
1 out of 5 starsReliability
2 out of 5 starsPerformance
4 out of 5 starsExterior Styling
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5 out of 5 stars
Best car I have ever owned
by Killie boy
from Ayrshire
on Mon Sep 17 2018
Bought it 10 years ago when it had travelled 160.000miles. It has now done 245.000. Fantastic has been everywhere. Tows my trailer with my stairs that I make. Rocks up on site and does it’s job. Car wash on the way home at the weekend and it’s teady for the family. Will defo have another
5 out of 5 starsComfort
5 out of 5 starsValue for the Money
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4 out of 5 stars
JGC 2002 Overland
by KeepOnJeepin
from Santa Cruz, CA
on Mon Feb 03 2014
I replaced two window motors, a noisy muffler, after market radio and two tire pressure sensors. All for about $1400. The burnt out seat warmer and moon roof motor was not replaced for a cost of $1000. The front plate was missing so that cost extra for new plates. I recommend buying from a car dealership rather than a used car dealer if you don't want to have all the extra expenses.
5 out of 5 starsComfort
5 out of 5 starsValue for the Money
5 out of 5 starsInterior Design
4 out of 5 starsReliability
5 out of 5 starsPerformance
5 out of 5 starsExterior Styling
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4 out of 5 stars
Great Vehicle, Had it for 17 years
by Margie123
from pittsburgh, Pa
on Fri Jan 26 2018
Bought it new, great vehicle. Only real issues were caliper and brakes. The technology was great in its day.
4 out of 5 starsComfort
5 out of 5 starsValue for the Money
4 out of 5 starsInterior Design
4 out of 5 starsReliability
4 out of 5 starsPerformance
4 out of 5 starsExterior Styling
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4 out of 5 stars
Good for the money
by Hotboi Dan
from Miller place, NY
on Wed Jul 19 2017
It was my first car. I drove for about 3 years. Started driving it at 214,000 miles and stopped driving it at 243,000 miles. For how many miles it had, it was pretty reliable. Rode comfortably, never gave me too many issues. Only problem I had with the car was that it was a v8 and terrible on gas. I averaged 10 mpg.
5 out of 5 starsComfort
4 out of 5 starsValue for the Money
2 out of 5 starsInterior Design
4 out of 5 starsReliability
3 out of 5 starsPerformance
2 out of 5 starsExterior Styling
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