Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
 

Hello All, I am thinking of purchasing a used Grand Cherokee 99-03.
After a bit of research I have found quite a few complaints about
reliability, the most common being rotor warpage. I do realize most
Folks who do comment on the web about a product normally do so because
they have a compaint. I'm still a bit leary but I really want one.
Anybody have anything good to say about these rigs?

Re: Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
 

The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm

I am happy with my 2002 WJ

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<JRK58@MSN.COM> wrote in message
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> Hello All, I am thinking of purchasing a used Grand Cherokee 99-03.
> After a bit of research I have found quite a few complaints about
> reliability, the most common being rotor warpage. I do realize most
> Folks who do comment on the web about a product normally do so because
> they have a compaint. I'm still a bit leary but I really want one.
> Anybody have anything good to say about these rigs?
>

Re: Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
 

The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm

I am happy with my 2002 WJ

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<JRK58@MSN.COM> wrote in message
news:1126495416.585093.162350@o13g2000cwo.googlegr oups.com...
> Hello All, I am thinking of purchasing a used Grand Cherokee 99-03.
> After a bit of research I have found quite a few complaints about
> reliability, the most common being rotor warpage. I do realize most
> Folks who do comment on the web about a product normally do so because
> they have a compaint. I'm still a bit leary but I really want one.
> Anybody have anything good to say about these rigs?
>

Re: Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
 

The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm

I am happy with my 2002 WJ

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2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
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<JRK58@MSN.COM> wrote in message
news:1126495416.585093.162350@o13g2000cwo.googlegr oups.com...
> Hello All, I am thinking of purchasing a used Grand Cherokee 99-03.
> After a bit of research I have found quite a few complaints about
> reliability, the most common being rotor warpage. I do realize most
> Folks who do comment on the web about a product normally do so because
> they have a compaint. I'm still a bit leary but I really want one.
> Anybody have anything good to say about these rigs?
>

Re: Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
 

The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm

I am happy with my 2002 WJ

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2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
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<JRK58@MSN.COM> wrote in message
news:1126495416.585093.162350@o13g2000cwo.googlegr oups.com...
> Hello All, I am thinking of purchasing a used Grand Cherokee 99-03.
> After a bit of research I have found quite a few complaints about
> reliability, the most common being rotor warpage. I do realize most
> Folks who do comment on the web about a product normally do so because
> they have a compaint. I'm still a bit leary but I really want one.
> Anybody have anything good to say about these rigs?
>

Re: Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
 

Our '99 WJ was so nice we traded it in on a 2002 Limited. Had a minor
issue with the rear-end on both of them but no rotor warpage. The 4.7L
engine is sweet, I've never had a V8 engine where the plugs were so
easily changed.

Jerry
Billy Ray wrote:
> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>
> I am happy with my 2002 WJ
>

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Re: Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
 

Our '99 WJ was so nice we traded it in on a 2002 Limited. Had a minor
issue with the rear-end on both of them but no rotor warpage. The 4.7L
engine is sweet, I've never had a V8 engine where the plugs were so
easily changed.

Jerry
Billy Ray wrote:
> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>
> I am happy with my 2002 WJ
>

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
 

Our '99 WJ was so nice we traded it in on a 2002 Limited. Had a minor
issue with the rear-end on both of them but no rotor warpage. The 4.7L
engine is sweet, I've never had a V8 engine where the plugs were so
easily changed.

Jerry
Billy Ray wrote:
> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>
> I am happy with my 2002 WJ
>

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
 

Our '99 WJ was so nice we traded it in on a 2002 Limited. Had a minor
issue with the rear-end on both of them but no rotor warpage. The 4.7L
engine is sweet, I've never had a V8 engine where the plugs were so
easily changed.

Jerry
Billy Ray wrote:
> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>
> I am happy with my 2002 WJ
>

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: Reliability of Grand Cherokee 99-03
 

Billy Ray wrote:
> The rotor warpage problem was addressed by a TSB
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/brakes.htm
>
> I am happy with my 2002 WJ

The TSB did not address warping rotors properly, I have third set of
rotors in my '01 WJ. Now a stillen set in front with TSB Akebono
calipers, hopefully this cures the problem.
Thou running change for rotor/caliper set in 05/02 -> manufactured WJ's
seems to have helped for most (check the above link).

I would be looking for 02 WJ or newer with V8, and check that it is
serviced according to schedule (for example by the VIN number from DCX
service database). Vehicle hates negleted service on the long run. The
V8 comes usually with full-time 4wd transfer case, occasional SUV abuser
is less prone to destroy it than the select-track tcase. In areas where
salt is used during winter, I would take vehicle only with factory or
aftermarket corrosion prevension. For example: Check the body paint
inside the rear wheel well.

I am happy with my 01 WJ,

Marko