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1997 Jeep

Grand Cherokee 2WD

Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.2 L

Jeep Grand Cherokee: best and worst years
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2WD (photo 1 of 2)

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Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • POWER TRAIN20%
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC13%
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE12%
  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER9%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING6%
  • STRUCTURE5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 1,281 total.

Jeep Grand Cherokee: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.