Jeep Grand Cherokee WK - How Well Has It Aged?

I check out all the things wrong with this hooptie and do a 0-60 test. The pinnacle of Chrysler was from the early 2000's to the recession of '09. Of course I'm kidding. This video gives you a glimpse of why the Third Gen, Jeep WK was the WORST Grand Cherokee ever. #daimlerchrysler #jeepgrandcherokee #americancars

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

For all of you who disagree with this video (and there's a lot of you), what IS the worst Grand Cherokee, if not the WK? I agree, there are many things wrong with this WK that could have been avoided with more consistent and mindful maintenance. That being said, here's a list of things that would not happen on any quality-built vehicle: 1. Completely faded key fob 2. Peeling paint, all over the body 3. Broken horn 4. Broken plastic door handles (this is a known issue) 5. Broken heater core 6. Brittle, broken plastic everywhere 7. Rain water, diverting into interior of car 8. Completely worn/faded interior buttons 9. Coolant thermostat 10. Non-serviceable driveshaft u-joints 11. Sticking controls 12. Flickering dash lights & Ignition switch issue 13. Common transmission failure 14. Many cases of engine failure at/around 75k miles (rod knock, head gaskets) 15. Countless electrical and wiring issues 16. Electrical and safety recalls 17. Undiagnosable rattles and creaks etc... None of these issues are considered "general maintenance" or "wear items". They're just poorly designed, produced and assembled components. You all seem to be trashing the owner of this WK, but nobody is saying which gen Grand Cherokee they think is actually the best/worst. C'mon, guys, obviously not all Jeeps are garbage heaps.

[@LightningTrades]

I like how no one replied to your comment.

[@Radde207]

I have a 2010 GC 5.7 Hemi. Amazing vehicle in terms of performance, reliable, but a gas hog. I love your video man, to be honest Jeep doesn't put much effort on the base versions, like the V6 or the diesel. But yeah, some materials inside the cabin are full crappy plastic in all versions. Keep up your channel man!

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

@@Radde207 I really appreciate that, my dude! I'm glad you can tolerate my shitty sense of humor! I'm also glad to hear that you're having good luck with your GC. I'm trying to get my hands on a nice example of a WK, with the 5.7 or maybe 6.1. That way I can make an antithesis to this video.

[@justincase7686]

I have N 09 with the 5.7 loaded and love it you make your point of view from a beat up jeep with little to no maintenance ya if I where to drive a a beat up car I would hate it to even going beyond hating more of it as it drive badly and overheats that jeeps been beat to death you really think all Jeeps overheat or wont start cause that one did and at this point your mind is made up even if your drove a better one but why cares anyway we get to love an hate what we want I love Jeeps and many others do

[@Defundthegov]

dude. come on. I dont even own a jeep, nor am I a fan boy and I can even understand that the car you are currently driving, when in "good" condition is only worth $3,000. Not to mention all the problems it has. You're driving an $1,800 dollar car that is being marketed by bob as a $13,000 car. I can say that I am looking at a 2008 jeep grand cherokee limited and I am struggling to find review videos that cover the notorious issues of these cars. Thought this video was going to help, but it was just another young kid complaining.

[@mechie2542]

I’m confused by this video? You are complaining about a 05-07 grand Cherokee, that sounds like it was abused by the last owner, and technology wasn’t where it’s at today?

[@ryanprather1]

Agreed. A lot of these couldve been easily avoided with the right owner. My 2005 (first model year, so should have ALL these problems) runs like a charm! Broken door handles is all they got on me!

[@19Msoles]

Your knocking the car when you should be knocking the owner. It’s obvious that it’s not taken care of. But nice try 🙂

[@ajaypro2881]

I have a 2007.. I've never had a problem with it... maybe cause that one was not taken care of cause of lazy ass car owners

[@weatherguy173]

'05 4.7 w/ 125k miles still running well. Gas mileage not the best but all that's had to be done is replace the muffler due to salt corrosion. I have no complaints.

[@ajaypro2881]

@@weatherguy173 my man! I have 107K only issue I had was overheating... fixed everything. My babe runs like a champ outta hell and looks WAY better than this Jackass' Jeep

[@brianjuares3186]

2007 3.7 with absolutely no issues just not good on mpg

[@ajaypro2881]

@@brianjuares3186 and I bet yours is in better condition than this one

[@cheezitfacts1221]

I'm thinking of buying a 07

[@TonyTheTruckGuy]

Why would you grab the door and pull it shut by the interior door latch instead of the grab handle that was designed for that purpose? 🤦‍♂️

[@stressedout291]

Dumb people who dont care about cars

[@finnishfatman]

People who complain about things they don't even know what they're complaining about and why tend to do that... they don't know what they're doing :P

[@gabedougherty4809]

This jeep was just not taken care of..., I’ve got a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited v8 hemi and it’s got 180k miles in tip top shape.

[@RCDisiac]

I have 05 hemi with 206xxx still strong zero rust and I live in Michigan

[@collinfolk7749]

Same

[@Kieryboo]

Same here y'all

[@benwallace935]

Same 06 hemi that's has nothing wrong with it. 150k

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

My friend have high mileage 2006 CRD version. Very capable off road vehicle and it's in great shape.

[@chrisa7832]

Other then the interior, most of this trucks problems are lack of maintenance.

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

Absolutely, I couldn’t agree more. The owner hasn’t had this car for more than a year, so he’s not the culprit. But there are many examples of that with used Jeeps.

[@G31mR]

@@NotSoHandyCarGuy That GC obviously had one or more owners BEFORE the PO, though, didn't it. By the time most vehicles get to their third or fourth owner, they cease to receive maintenance of ANY kind, let alone maintenance of the conscientious/regular kind.

[@G31mR]

Dude, that WK has well over 200,000 miles on it. Look at any other American vehicle with the same mileage and from a similar year, and you'll see exactly the same thing. I suppose you chose to pick on the GC because that was the only vehicle you had access to. By the way, Bob was an idiot for letting you drive his Jeep unchaperoned. You HAVE to be related to Bobby Guy, the KZbin duck hunter........

[@G31mR]

By the way, the heater issue is caused by blend door breakage. ( I have two WJ's with the same issue) This is NOT unique to Jeeps or to Chrysler products. Your comment about the cause of the coolant temp seeming to drop as you drove tells me you don't know much about cars; it is NOT caused by a "stuck thermostat". Stick to observations and avoid making wild guesses; your vids will have more cred if you do.

[@mar7739]

Funny thing, I think WK is THE BEST GrandCherokee...

[@andrewneff507]

Fact

[@royaltybuiltco]

Is it really? I'm looking at an 08 with 159k miles

[@andrewneff507]

@@royaltybuiltco if you can get it for a good price it’s a great first time off-roader. Drives smooth. Granted the aftermarket isn’t great, so that’s somethibg to take into account

[@royaltybuiltco]

@@andrewneff507 thanks , I found a 06 limited with 189k for 2900,I'm going to look at it Sunday

[@lstruggy]

@@royaltybuiltco how’d go? Yay or nay?

[@JoeyWilsonabc123]

That has been very poorly taken care of. You should do a re-review with one that’s been better kept. I’ve had mine since 08 and had very little issues.

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

I'd love to! Are you in New England?

[@abelsanchez8179]

I lave a 2008 jeep grand cherokee in excellent condition 160,000 miles v6 quad drive laredo runs like a dream

[@chenisikymoh]

my is 09 with 190,000 miles on it , it run smooth with in and out all neat and clean , surprisingly it still has new car smell inside. wonder what you had did to this poor Jeep ?

[@drdoctor2433]

Idk what you did to that car but my 06 wk is in amazing shape for a 14 year old car. Plus i have the Hemi which is a must. Plenty of power 120 hp more than this piece of crap he’s showing is.

[@RickHavok]

That piece of crap may be a piece of crap because it wasn't maintained, but the 3.7 has more HP and torque than the legendary Jeep 4.0. I have an 05 with the 3.7 and an 06 with the 5.7. I like them both and neither is under powered by any means. That 3.7 moves pretty well too.

[@Kieryboo]

Agreed. I have both, a 2005 Laredo 3.7l at 180k, and a 2007 Overland 5.7l at 205k I have not had a problem with the Overland for 80k miles and the Laredo for 100k miles. My only maintenance has been regular stuff such as oil changes, gone through two water pumps, and one alternator. Had a defective transmission in the Laredo not long after it came into my family and Chrysler replaced it cost free, no trouble since. Owned one for 13 years and the other for 10. The one in this video? Absolutely not been cared for.

[@lstruggy]

@@RickHavok no lies told here move along peoples 🤙🏽

[@emilianocruz11]

Dude the grand cherokee wk with the hemi its a bitching suv its so quick and amazing in off road

[@felipe6818]

I have one and it’s fun

[@HondaRidea]

Got a 2005 limited 5.7, best vehicle I’ve ever owned, only had to to replace a wheel bearing, brakes and the heater core, $300 in maintenance total besides gas oil and tires since I’ve owned it

[@JMartinez-420]

Mine is a 2005 3.7 4wd with 220k miles on it and it's still running strong idk what this guys talking about it's a great suv if you take care of it.

[@Bobsacamano750]

Yup I agree. My 08 3.0 litre diesel still running strong!

[@dragonfruit9364]

Drive v8 doesn't matter 4.7 or 5.7 you forget all those problems

[@foo6851]

I got the 4.7 with srt8 wheels and it drives good

[@barillasayala]

I have the 05 grand cherokee v8 for almost 4 years now and the only things i had to replace in this four years are the radiator, right wheel bearing and yes...all four door handles...other than that...i love it.

[@CodeBleu724]

My '06 WK is the best car I've ever owned. Just make sure the ignition switch doesn't fry the computer.

[@drivenbyboost]

Haha this video was great man. The sarcastic humor was perfect 👌🏼

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

Thanks dude! I'm gonna go stage 3+ tune on it soon. Wanna race the R against it?

[@izzygonkillu]

Great video. But what year is this one?

[@claudiolr27]

I think the thermostat was broken, you can tell when the temperature dropped out of nowhere and then rose to a dangerous point. When the thermostat is in good condition, you can press the accelerator as if you were mentally ill and the temperature will remain normal.

[@freerider604]

I have a 2005 Grand Cherokee 5.7 Hemi Limited - 200,000 Kms- I live in Canada. All the functions work, no rust - this Jeep is a beast!

[@aaronbuckholz6525]

Whoever owned this, obviously did not maintain it well, I have a 07 diesel 3.0 with 210k miles, and lifted it with old man emu shocks rides nice and firm. You should have rustproofed the undercarriage as well, living in salty roads of new england.

[@DakotaJaegle]

My 2005 rocky mountain (a stepped up laredo) is awesome. nothing is broken nothing rattles. 4x4 works. nothings faded motor starts everytime things awesome

[@Jordankanes]

I have an 05 limited. I love it... I dont know what the hell they did with the interior door handles though. They suck bad!

[@BigBadBlanc]

I also have 4.7 and i got totaly broken that door open shit xD rest is good

[@RickinICT]

@@BigBadBlanc The interior door handles were definitely a big problem on the WKs. You can buy aftermarket replacements on Amazon for under $40 that work just fine and match the door panel. They are a bit of a pain to replace, because the original handles were attached to the back of the panel by sliding them onto many little plastic "posts" then melting the ends of those posts. So they are sort of "riveted" by those melted posts to the back of the door panel. You just have to carefully grind the tops of those posts off and the broken handle comes right off the door panel. The new handle then slides back onto the remains of the posts (so be careful not to grind them any shorter than flush with the old handle just so you can get it off). Then you install washers and screws that come with the handle into the hollow posts you just ground down. Voila! Brand new door handles that aren't broken.

[@ercmadden]

Dude you’ve got no clue what you’re talking about. My 2005 WK is a beast. If you can get past the rust, leaky sunroof, 13 MPG average, oil usage and shitty starter.

[@RickHavok]

Get a 4 ft piece of flexible electrical wire, open the sunroof, climb up on the door sill and look in the front corner. You'll see a small hole. Run the wire through the hole and pull it back out. Your drains are just clogged. The fuel economy can be fixed with a tune or even just a PCM update. The oil burning is another story. It might need a valve job. I'd just buy new heads. As far as rust goes, wash it regularly at a car wash with rust inhibitor. Fixing that depends on where the rust is, but if you knock it out, wire brush it, sand it, and patch it with fiberglass mat and epoxy it won't come back.You can sand it afterwards, prime it, wet sand and polish the paint easily, and do the entire job in a few hours over a weekend. Check your starter wires and battery cables for corrosion, as well as the yellow ground wire going to the transfer case underneath. Lastly, join a WK group on FB or something for advice. ;)

[@Kieryboo]

@@RickHavok absolutely right my dude!

[@KeithSouthwest]

Don't quit your day job.

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

Keith Sagan ok boomer

[@lucian6830]

😂😂😂

[@TheInstigator918]

I have a lifted 05 GC hemi with 141k miles and no issues except routine maintenance. All depends on how it was taken care of which sounds like this Jeep wasn’t taken care of lol

[@desertstallion1416]

Before you lifted it did front end sit low? I just bought 08 5.7Hemi and to me front sits lower then it should. The steering is smooth as butter and tight so I don't think struts need replaced. Any ways just asking if you recall noticing that too, one guy told me 5.7Hemi just heavy so it sits lower then V6.

[@Theultrazombiekiller]

The radiators on all 2000s jeeps fail. And fail quickly. I have owned an 06 Liberty, an 04 Grand Cherokee, and an 09 Wrangler and all 3 needed a radiator before 120k.

[@christianvelazquez6730]

Obviously if you don’t take care of your shit shit is going to happen I had mine 4 3 years ago with 200,000 miles and I have drove 90,000 miles now and I haven’t gotten any problem at all the works perfectly I have only change the tires and oil change but nothing else nothing nothing else I love it it’s a V8 it’s like I said it’s like all cars if you don’t take care of them they are going to break down

[@farodtaylor6269]

Bro your tripping. This is a older and obviously a poorly maintained vehicle that your critiquing. You get no points for this video. 👇

[@HooodTv]

I got a video on my channel of my Jeep WK can anyone tell me what’s the problem in my Jeep I need help 😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩

[@wkjeeping9053]

I have an 08 grand and love it 4 inch lift with billstien shocks, side steps, 33 inch tires, carbon fiber brakes rotors and pads. You found a 1st gen of the wk. The 2nd gen of the wk are great. They fixed alot of the issues on the 2nd gen wk. When they are kept up there are fantastic car but trying to find a nice is hard. With over 200k no wonder it has that many problems and not maintained the right way

[@ky0611]

Jeep Owners: I had to replace this, this, this, this, this, this and this as long as you do maintenance there reliable lol

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

Lol exactly

[@dartravensshelley6990]

thewy really did have that many option on the limited i got one lol

[@theknowhow4692]

I was going to write a sarcastic response as I own an 06 GC 4.7L. However, after hearing that horn, I deleted everything and just laughed, lol :) I love my GC (even with all of it's faults), but they're not for everyone. If you enjoy tinkering and restoring things then they can be very enjoyable.

[@cameron6049]

Weve got an 08 3.7 v6 still running well at 210k with minimal upkeep and everything still works its really impressive

[@speedingAtI94]

Stop disrespecting grand cherokee. Damn it. I am still driving my 2005 GC. It is a good truck. I drive in 200 to 300 miles every other day. It runs perfectly if you just take care of it with minimum maintenance.

[@Bobsacamano750]

Yup I agree my 2008 3.0 Litre diesel is still running strong!

[@opalrandum2716]

I got an 07 WK for 7k with 86k miles, I honestly love it but I’ve had to do a lot of work on it

[@lstruggy]

Love my 07 jgc laredo! You treat her right w proper maintenances and she’ll take care of ya proper 💯 She just hit 196k and she still runs beautiful and strong! A gas guzzler yes but that’s fine w me. Super cold a/c twas 115d today here in Vegas. Rolled her off car dealerships from NorCal w 19K back in 09 I think it was originally a rental. Got the pink slip now tho & I’ve encounter some things from that list he had like my my plastic hood latch handle broke and I’m on my 4th water pump & 3rd alternator, new 02 sensor set & new catalytic con & radiator. Shes still bone stock all freeway miles rarely seen dirt. No engine code lights on the dashboard shes in good condition because I’m always on top of it. Sorry You got a bad one here my friend hahaaa. Gonna take her in for liquid service of f&r axles & transfer case & probably do the transmission fluids as well as new oil pans n transmission pan & gaskets when I hit 200K

[@ajfromca]

Seems like this is more a review of a poorly maintained and cared for Jeep then the Jeep WK itself. I have owned a Jeep WK for some time, the engine is underpowered (v6) with a really low towing capacity for a Grand Cherokee (normally around 5000lbs for the v6/I6 where this one is 3500lbs) but fairly reliable. The only real issue I have had over the years is my wiper blade switch wearing out and the wiper blades come on randomly when you bump the arm. I also have a Jeep ZJ and no the WK does not compare, personally I would avoid the WK2 as I dont want a battery under my passenger seat. Jeep wave approved, though you will get some strange looks. A Jeep is still a Jeep.

[@jacobwilliams3832]

That squat back and lean forward is exactly what I had on my 2007 grand Cherokee WK 5.7L Hemi... but I'm sure you could imagine how fun that is at much higher torque and HP! However, that feature was removed once I replaced the control arms due to my 2" rough country lift kit. You could review my HEMI but gotta come to CO.

[@zaccorpseman7366]

Lift kits seem like a must for this gen with that god horrible forward rake from factory, except on the limited and overland trims

[@TheVikingamerican]

Every Chrysler product from 2006 - 2010 went all plastic (wit no soft touch anything)..... a Daimler decision. In 2011, interiors were revamped on anything and everything in the Chrysler family of vehicles. The horrible jatco CVT's in the Caliber and the 2 Jeep products that shall remain nameless, kicked to the curb.. As for this particular Jeep, yes... it should of held up better. But I am pretty sure some of the mechanical gremlins are due to a lack of proper maintenance (or repairs put off)..

[@tylerburnette4337]

Yours is just a piece of shit 😂 mine is mint

[@scottalexander8856]

3.7 lol... go be poor somewhere else.

[@teejayu.767]

Definitely not a well maintained car.

[@tomcraftdonkey2285]

I have an 06 and it has served me well except for a transmission repair, but yes it is an awful car.

[@jihadel-ahmad130]

Your Jeep is a write off go scrap it

[@theboyisnotright6312]

Mopar, subpar😂😂😂

[@cars457gamingstuff5]

My 2005 jeep grand cherokee used to be very taken care of until 2 years ago and my dad took the very good condition jeep and basically abused it right now I'm trying to restore it to a roadtrip worthy condition I agree with some of the people depends on the owner my dad beat it and was not good to drive until I did some work on it and got a lot better my mom drove it after I fixed the major issues said it was like when she had it mechanically because she always take care of it :p so yeah mine has a 4.7 V8 and is a to me a 19 year old a very fun SUV

[@PreparedOverlander]

I have an 05 Limited with the Hemi. The horn does have a lot to be desired. I have built mine for overlanding. The Alpine radio is known to be crap, mine comes on for a few seconds to a minute, depending on if its cold out. Once the head unit heats up, the screen goes off, but the rest does keep working, so I am using a blutooth adaptor to play music with. The plastic inside is really cheap, even on the higher end version. I do have heated seats, auto headlights with auto brights and rain sensing wipers which are cool features, auto dimming mirrors. Yes, on the Limited, just about all of those buttons are taken up with things that do actually work. The morning knock of the Hemi, which is a well known thing, is very annoying, love the power, hate the gas mileage. I got lucky it would seem, mine has very low miles, sitting at 71k miles right now. I do have a factory DVD player in mine, and my son likes it when out on the trails. I dont really have all the broken pieces all over the Jeep. I guess individual opinions will depend on the vehicle they have and the hand they were dealt, the one you are in looks like a POS that was not taken care of, which as not unique to American vehicles. I have owned a Mercedes and an Audi that was crap. So far I love mine. This thing is very capable when off road. I have a 2" Old Man Emu HD lift and a Rocky Road leveling kit and upper control arms. I am running a 265/70 R17 tire on stock rims, I have it on my channel if you want to see it. My Wife has a 2020 GC Overland, which has just about everything but the Hemi, and its much nicer than the WK.

[@fmv6767]

If you hit the so called trash can button once, release it, push it again and hold it 8 seconds, it turns off all wheel drive. The dash will read ESP OFF.

[@Devin_5.3]

Just bought an 05 limited with the hemi 3 days ago I’m definitely trying this tomorrow

[@curtisjohnson944]

The oil light was on, the check engine light was on,...... no sweat, just ignore that shit like everything else on the vehicle and complain about it. Apparently the only mark of a good vehicle is one that you can abuse the shit out of and still keep going.

[@19magic97]

Correct

[@UnaSolaTorah]

I have an American 2005 grand cherokee laredo 4.7.....all services and maintenance... It's a superb vehicle! Your video is completely a bad parody. Nobody believes your advise.

[@butchcassidy622]

275k on mine

[@sli-fox]

The clunking noise is probably the bushings on the front diff. My wife and I each have the 2005 5.7 limited. Mines lifted and hers is lowered. Mine has been really reliable which is why my wife decided to get one for herself. There’s a lot to do on a used one, but once you’re done, I think it’s an awesome Jeep to have. Especially the 5.7.

[@NickTarterOKC]

I call total bull on this one. I'm an experienced Jeep builder (have owned over 15 in my lifetime including 4 CJs, an SJ Wagoneer, 2 YJs, 2 TJs, 3 XJs, 2 KJs, 2 ZJs, a WJ, and a WK). I love fixing old Jeeps up and giving them a new lease on life. I've worked on every Jeep I've owned and I've wheeled them too. I currently have a 2008 WK CRD. It is dead reliable and has a ton of power. I love the thing. It will take a beating on the trail and shake it off like it's nothing. It's got the traditional Jeep setup with a true transfer case with a low range and a solid rear axle. Mine also has Quadra Drive II which is awesome! She never gets stuck. The WK is as much a Jeep as any Jeep in my opinion and I think my opinion matters since I've owned just about every type of true Jeep built from 1978 to 2010. What's the worst Grand Cherokee you ask? I say none of them. They are all great vehicles but the least favorite I have owned was definitely my WJ if I have to pick one. The electrical system on that thing was a nightmare. I'd buy another WK over a WJ in a heartbeat even though I do love the classic 4.0 engine. The build quality on those wasn't great. The V8 versions seem to have even more issues. Give me a WK with a 4.7 or a 3.0 CRD any day. They are easy to work on and they are great 4x4s, especially the diesel. I also currently own an 88 YJ that is my perpetual project and a 96 XJ that I just picked up to repair and flip.

[@desertstallion1416]

Since you worked on a lot of Jeeps I have question for you. I just bought 08 Limited WK 5.7Hemi and to me front end sits lower then Laredo. I was thinking needs struts but handles like butter and steering wheel is tight. Someone said it sits lower cuz weight of Hemi, thoughts?

[@zaneayres2231]

nerd

[@guyjordan8201]

Old, tired, and poorly maintained car review reveals nothing about the car but a lot about the reviewer. Unfortunately

[@dremoolah5040]

That's the only problem I have with my 06 Cherokee is the steering wobbles a little but other than that the motherfuker run like a champ engine strong

[@ladedalounge]

FOund out have to put in 89 or higher octane or engine will fry....

[@jasonsizemore8374]

I have two of this generation an 05 with the 4.7 an 06 with the 5.7 and they both haul ass. I have an 05 dodge durango with the 4.7 with 250 thousand on the clock and it hauls ass too for a big third row heavy 4 wheeler. I take excellent maintenance on all 3 of my dodge products. Just like with any machine not just chrysler, with proper maitenance you will get miles out of your car or truck, suv, etc, etc...

[@zaccorpseman7366]

Yup… Must be a Laredo thing on this gen where it sits so close to the ground and is shaped like a shoe with that damn forward rake. While it looks completely normal on the higher trim levels like the Overland and Limited, Jeep played favourites even from the factory?

[@valkyrie.research_]

Damn, you SMASHING the poor thing. I had a 2WD 07 WK, and I still loved the shit out of it. Oh, and the Jeep wave is for all Jeeps, my dude lol.

[@redhandedreviews3482]

yup lifted or factory gets a jeep wave....but what about . ....really what about the renagade...? I dont wave to them..they aint even 4x4 even looks like a scion cube or kia....that shit is straight up fiat...or lifted mini cooper..fiat jeeps suck...had experience and hated it...even the Pacifica is horrible. I have an old AMC jeep car here, that shit is the bomb..but no waves to them..no one even knows what the hell it is..lol

[@momhunter3658]

07 owner with 165k miles, my car is a tank, been through over 25 states and every weather condition, only issue I faced was a few evap issues, and a broken alternator, but overall the car is amazing!

[@benito8773]

I have an 07 white and i love it it is a little better built than yours and everyone loves it its had a few probs here and there but overall love it

[@ENuGify]

I have a 07 White too. Runs great nothing's broken, clean interior, 110000 miles. Love it

[@augustkreis9924]

If it has mechanical problems just shut up and fix them and maybe if you fix them before they grow into total complete pieces of crap you won't have so many problems at once😂 I would own that jeep any day before I don't know Honda.

[@andyseamaster]

Mine is 2005 with 240,000 km on it and works just fine. I take good care of my Jeep. Your friend apparently don't

[@ufdelyriouss8857]

I disagree with everyone!!! ALL VEHICLES HAVE PROBLEMS!! Every same car is not the same at all!! Kind of like us human beings (GOOD & BAD). So being said i have a 2005 Jeep grand Cherokee limited 5.7L hemi and has 208.000 k miles and the only issue i have had is that is has the hardest starter to replace i have ever done (not on the list) and (on the list) water in the floor. By far the vehicle has been great for me and the simple fact i have taken care of it like your supposed to. So if you take care of it it’s going to last. The only thing i don’t like about them is there AWD all times! So bottom line is take care of them they will last

[@ToneZoneifeye]

jus bought a 2005 Jeep G0CL 4.7 v8 yesterday.. tests drove it twice. and yes, on the 2nd test drive i noticed the suspension did feel a lil 2005 ish. To be honest, i didn't expect the suspension be new in a used Jeep anyway from a private seller...i would of paid way more than what i did.. But Your Girlfriend's father is smoking good crack in the ghettos of Boston charging 13K for the 2005 with those issues ..he must not like you very much...JK JK. i paid 2600 for mine at 141K miles.. and yes, the heat works.. Going in for a lite inspection today. i hope i don't get jinxed by watching this video.. i'll be updating my new Jeep experiences here. #GoMOPAR

[@zxtenn]

LUCKY TO GET A GRAND WITH ALL THOSE ISSUES AND 200,000++++++++ MILES

[@clifft7832]

Chrysler makes the worst quality vehicles available for sale in this country. But, that's a relative comparison, because all vehicles have gotten better. I have an '08 Wrangler, a 2014 Grand Cherokee, Mercedes, BMW, F350, and I like driving the Grand Cherokee. I know it is a POS compared to a Lexus. I would never dream of owning an American car with over 100K miles on it. You are asking for misery. Buy a 2 year old with 25K on it, and sell it when it gets 70K. A vehicle with 200K is a science project, a test pilot adventure. Don't torture yourself.

[@eastcoyote7355]

That looks like a 2004-2008 model and your posting in 2020. That jeep is 12-16 yrs old so I would say it's normal wear and tear. But $15,000 you want to sell it for is triple or quadruple of what it's worth. But yeah sounds like it wasn't maintained properly. The cold and hot temperature indicates a bad thermostat. Oh and it's not starting because you overheated it. What is it with you guys abusing this vehicle not feeding it oil and water.

[@louismalan5567]

This is a poor example of a wk, very neglected probably shoddy maintenance records.. no offence.. your review outcome is pretty decent if you take into account the only worse examples of WK's are totaled in junk yards.. some other brand suv's that had the same life as this Jeep will be in non running condition..

[@redhandedreviews3482]

mine has 196,364 miles on it 5.7 limited quadra drive 2...drives strong still.replaced transfer case and front isolator bushings drive axles, and now wheel barings, front drive shaft. however most of those went bad because the front diff bushings and everything is still factory so 16 years old...maintaining it is key..like any car. New jeeps, or fiats are garbage in my personal opinion, drove a gladiator ....that shit got traded in fast...horrible..,cherokee, trail , or wranglers...will be plagued with all of fiats garbage...notice you dont see millions of fiats, hell they wernt here until they bought jeep.. , in fact any fiat owned Jeep is bad, dont care if it can climb an oak tree... Fiat bought jeep, put all these jeeps on their chassis ...they just wanted the brand or name just to keep fiat from going under same thing dyna chrysler did didnt work... just jeep works but when they make a really bad unreliable vehicle it will put jeeps down in the mud with bad issues..serious electrical failures, motor failures in less than 20,000 miles and transmissions...buy a chrysler jeep or older...personally I love my WK but still like the 4.0 cherokee from the 90's more. just replace the heads, drive shafts to double cardan u joints, replace spark plugs twice a year and you will never have a seized plug.. and put HD parts and poly bushings in it and you will have an awesome Rig.... Everyone wants jeep but nothing beats an old willies jeep...remember when you lift one you get more issues...with anything lifted...it causes early failure and wear of parts...so take that into consideration when lifting any 4x4 or car....

[@Burning_XJ]

It’s a Jeep, it will be rolly. They are top heavy. It’s expected. Yes, the 3.7l powertech is under powered, yes the trans could use more gears for the highway, yes America uses lots of plastics. What do you expect.

[@RickHavok]

I have an 06 Overland with none of the problems listed... in fact not problems at all. It has over 200k miles on it and I take it off road regularly including water fording. Sorry there buddy, but I don't think the WK is the problem, I think it's your used car buying skills. The available Quadradrive II 4x4 system is the best in the world, utilizing computer controlled clutch differentials that are capable of vectoring torque to each wheel individually in infinite amounts up to 100% PS, It's an 05, get some new shocks and springs. Personally, I recommend the Old Man Emu or Eibach spring kits for lift or lowering, but I think you'll find the Bilstien shocks the best.

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

Happy you’re satisfied with yours. Did you read my pinned comment?

[@RickHavok]

@@NotSoHandyCarGuy Yes, I did read it before I replied and I also realize you're not the owner, but you reviewed it as if you had bought it. I still felt like I should comment though so viewers could get an idea what WK's are like from an owners standpoint and to point out that assessing a used vehicle and/or bringing it back to spec takes some know-how. I probably would have walked away from that particular one only because the 3.7 has to be very well maintained. The rest is easily and inexpensively salvageable imo. It pays to know exactly what you're buying and getting in to repair and upgrade wise, and that includes your intended usage and 4x4 systems. I mean if you knew it was not well cared for maybe you should have picked a better example and not posted this review. Did you not want a review of your review? :) What I did not comment on was the worst GC. That's a tough one because they all have devoted owners and it again depends on the way it was maintained, but my pick would be the ZJ since I feel they progressively improved for the most part since their inception. I didn't hate my ZJ, but that was also before a lot of improvements in cars since.

[@provenmarketingagency6983]

This guy is Just Angry with Life, I have a 2006 Grand Cherokee and works like a dream! its people that dont take care of the vehicle NOT The vehicle itself.... just saying

[@AshtonC505]

2006 jeep Cherokee 4.7 210000kms got the entire vehicles for 1200 put $5000 into it never had another issue yet

[@wernerswanepoel5898]

I did not even watch the whole video.... that jeep is a peace of junk.. not because it is a jeep but the previos owners didn’t look after it and abused it... all car today will do the same shit when the owner didn’t look after it.. talking anout plastic... lots of cars is like that today... what you pay is what you get !!!!! So why do you buy something like that ...??? Buy the way.... jeep offer you lots more for the price thAn other car do

[@jellyrollhonkey]

You should try fixing things as they break. EVERY car turns into a POS if you never fix or maintain it. Plus it’s 15 years old, so there’s that.

[@plentifultt2876]

My jeep had the same problem with starting, after I drove it for a while if I turned it off and tried turning it back on shortly after it would make the same noise. The 3.7 engine has no fuel solenoid so you need to drain the hot gasoline into a rag. Since ive done that it hasnt had this issue.

[@HauNguyen-jz7me]

I have a jeep Laredo 2007 140,000 miles still run great and strong I love it so much.

[@patera4660]

this car is trash. but not because factory did it bad... it's because You trashed it.. I got 2k5 model with the same engine and way much better condition.. why? because I can take care about it.

[@turbojoe2]

You know whats funny... my 2002 Dakota quad cab had a 4.7l V8 and AWD. My wife's 05 WK has the same engine and AWD. Pretty much the same setup. Just the difference in how they start is crazy. My truck had great throttle response, engine had a bunch of power. The Jeep though... sluggish. The WK is in pretty much amazing condition. Has the standard exhaust manifold leaks (which were easy to fix on the Dakota) but has this annoying stalling issue at red lights while in drive in low temps. I'm trying to sell it. My truck had more KM's on it and never gave me a problem. Chrysler cant figure it out. Thoughts anyone? I now have an 02 Dakota quad cab with the 5.9l. Sucks the fuel but the power is awesome. Thanks all.

[@TheHackingWeasel]

Lol The year is 2020 I still have my 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.7 with 174000 miles the car runs great not only me but all my friends are impressed and just like every vehicle just keep up with the maintenance keep up with the tune up the muffler goes bad replace it if something leaks replace the gasket and of course replace your brakes when they go bad and new tire and yes the only thing I will agree on is the sun roof vents get clogged easily. I have no complaints love the car and it still looks right and no I don't spend a lot of money I just keep up with the maintenance tune-ups and excetera like anyone will do on any car

[@RomanM803]

My granddad and his neighbor has the same model and color with over 200k miles not problem. Can't say that about some Fords and Gm.

[@jondoe4667]

I just picked an 05 loaded with the 5.7 hemi. And this thing is dam near showroom new. 😁👍🇺🇲

[@jihadel-ahmad130]

My Jeep wk crd has done 420,000 kms only problem is diff mounts which is normal

[@user-bb9ke1cl6v]

13k he says I wouldn’t even pay 13hundred

[@MAWReclaimer117]

typical millennial - barrow someone's car with existing engine problems and high mileage , and absolutely abuse the shit out if it with no regard

[@andrewallen1923]

I have had a few jeeps loved all of them but this is the model i own now and love it. Does great in the snow has good amt of power drives awsome never had issues with it.

[@DevinDeCremer]

You're complaining about an old and well used basic model of a Grand Cherokee. You don't get out much, do you?

[@kylezLand]

I wish u were in New Hampshire I want someone to drive my Jeep and have the same knowledge idk anything about mine

[@juancarraballo9731]

hmm i think this guy have never had many car nor kids nor pets 🤔. btw it is call slack on care maintenance & lack of knowledge im my opinion honestly 💯

[@mikem2179]

I just bought a 05 Laredo 4wd with the 4.7, leather, sunroof and tow package. I bought it from an older couple who had it garage kept. I'm pretty sure the previous owners rarely took it past 4k rpm, it purrs like a kitten and rides very smooth, decent mpg so far. Im actually really impressed with it so far. The only things I don't like about it is the rear visibility, audio system needs an upgrade (probably not the case if you get one with the Bose or Boston Audio system)

[@schuey5537]

eh the boston audio isnt much chop, definitely worth replacing if music is a big deal for anyone in the car.

[@mikem2179]

@@schuey5537 I upgraded the small dash speakers to some replacement kickers and added a 12 inch sub, sounds sooo much better now. I don't think I'll have to replace the door speakers until they blow

[@schuey5537]

@@mikem2179 oh nice how did u wire the sub into the factory radio? ive been wanting to install mine back in

[@Alex.AL_26]

Not a good video, this is lack of maintenance not a bad vehicle. I have a WK with 70K miles and it is in excellent condition.

[@connorw1193]

A year ago watching this video. A year later I buy one and Lifted it, I beat the piss out of it without issues*

[@justind71]

Oh shit I was thinking of getting one until watching this video, was looking at the TDiesel 06 model.

[@JoeyWilsonabc123]

Get one that’s been taken care of. I’ve had mine with very little issues since 2008. Has 170k and still runs like a top. I’ve got the 3.7 v6 though.

[@ladedalounge]

This man or boy man sounds like he has an issue with his woman's father.

[@tristanledford348]

The V6 models suck pure ass, just buy the 5.7😂 they look better anyways

[@jamesdriggers2011]

That raw feeling of imminent danger! The only true way to ride!

[@alexsykes4509]

You push on the signaler instead of pulling on it to prevent high beams

[@wayneisname4544]

My Jeep revs a lot higher. The trans is not down shifting like it should, that transmission is on its last leg

[@grahamwestfield7365]

What the hell haha this video is hilarious! Keep 'em coming!