thank you for this video. I am shopping for a 2024 GCL and getting nervous with all the bad reviews I see online. putting it in perspective that it is probably a small % of the total ownership that will have issues is reassuring.
We have a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Ownership problems : 2 start stop batteries replaced. Engine mount went out twice. And a factory recall on the rear suspension. everything has been covered under warranty
Thanks man, I just traded in my 2017 Grand Cherokee Limted, second hand at 19,200 miles. Loved the drive, but after a little over a year I started getting one issue after the other. First, it was the sensor in the fuel tank. Then the brakes started going and had to change the rotors. After that I started hearing a knocking sound when braking. All the while, it still drove like it was fresh off the lot. 2 weekends back traded her in for a new 2024 limited. It was bitter sweet, I really loved that suv. I'm hoping for better luck with a new vehicle that someone didn't mistreat.
Just bought a new '24 GC Limited ( in South Africa ) Previous ones 2007 & 2013. All used for towing and all done above 180 000 Km ( more than 100k miles for you guys) Had Volvo cars and currently Merc ML in paralel with Jeeps ( 2 car family ) None ever had any issues. But I do tend to "nurse" my cars ...
I’ve had 3 Grand Cherokees. 1998, 2002, and my [current] 2011. They are generally reliable if maintained at least to factory specs, but I follow the more comprehensive heavy dusty maintenance schedule for better coverage. A lot of people seem to be oblivious to maintenance beyond oil changes. Changing all fluids with OEM fluids every 30K - 60K seems to be the key. My 2011 has been very reliable and I’d buy it again, but I’m wanting a WL, which is why I’m here listening to your video. Thank you for your time. I did replace the oil filter housing preventively, but it was a $200 kit and took me a solid afternoon - evening. I used OEM gaskets. Get the Dorman version if you upgrade yours, but use OEM gaskets, torque specs, torque sequences, etc. It does require some special tools for tight spaces.
I think my 2014 had the oil filter housing cracked before I got it at 34k miles lol. My WL doesn’t seem to leak from there and I always use a torque wrench on the filter canister
I second this - maybe even old school evert 3k. Definitely NOT the 10k - sorry… the manufacturer does not have your interest at heart on today’s maintenance plan… just minimal viable that keeps warranty period done and them out of court.
Have you ever thought of doing oil analysis with Blackstone? Maybe comparing different oils? I really like your long term vids like the fluid film/surface shield stuff.
Most of the name brand oils perform pretty similarly and you can’t go wrong with any of them really. Thanks! I like providing long term info for people, the short term stuff doenst really give you any useful info
So I just changed my oil on 2024 WL with Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0w20 5 qt with Mopar MO349 filter. The engine seems to be a bit louder especially when the oil temperature is below 190F. Not ticking but more of a rumble like diesel. Do you ever hear anything similar? Oil pressure is 30 psi during normal running and spike when it is above 3500 rpm. No other issue.
Thanks! I agree. I took a sample for the oil for Blackstone oil analysis and now waiting for the result. Partially I believe it could be the factory fill is the Pennzoil Gold which is more of a synthetic blend that muffled the sound.
Greetings from a Tiny Island in Maine, USA we have a 2019 GC Limited with 38,000 miles on it. We really love the car as a vehicle in general, but I have to say I am having my doubts seeing lots of Jeep complaints. Some people say greatest ever” others say “money pit” shrug 🤷 I see you had to replace your tires at 50,000 or before that and we are looking at very worn down Michelin tires that were original equipment - very disappointing in my opinion as they are rated for 60,000 miles. We also had a replace the water pump at around 35k miles, which was LUCKILY spotted by my regular mechanic who was changing my oil (we change every 5000 miles) so we got it repaired at the dealer JUST BEFORE the wty expired. As an owner of a 2010 Toyota sienna with over 200,000 HAPPY, STRESS FREE miles on it (15 years old today btw), I was shocked that this part had to be replaced so soon and am now worried about what other things are going to start breaking way before they should. Maybe we should have got the Highlander instead. Time will tell and if the car market was better, I would really push to sell this / trade-in on another vehicle, probably the Highlander. Best of luck.
Had a 2014 gc for 10 years, 108k miles, and had AC issues every single year, they patched it instead of fixing it under warranty. I finally replaced the AC compressor out of warranty and this is the first year the AC worked after a winter.
All companies do that but honestly we bought Volkswagen Jetta and vw dealers we found most honest out of all never they tried to trick us over charge us lie always honored what they offer never paid a penny for recalls or anything else and I drove that car to 2020.000 km and replaced engine for 1800$ Canadian with only 80k on it and still driving it after 9 years only since then since I owned it replaced small cheap parts most myself was super easy to work with But I never trusted Volkswagen but after 9 years driving the hell out of Jetta for me is the most reliable car even better then Honda I had So driving the sht out of it after 9 years head gasket blew after 220000 km I just replaced the whole engine for 1800 with buying it and cost to replace with 80k on it I can't complain still driving this Jetta The only issue is cars too expensive now even the new atlas SUV top trim is 65k plus tax plus finance you paying 80k even low trim is 50k which shouldn't be Most cars in Canada are way over priced even Hyundai SUVs top trim going for 65k lol plus tax finance 80k that's ridiculous I think these car companies are losing their customer base most companies marking their cars as luxury even when they aren't even close to luxury
But honestly our of all manufactures vw i would trust most in canada their dealers i found few i went to very honest and straight forward thats my experience Again only issue is the prices i cant buy a car i like because they are so expensive richt now for 30k 40k canadian you will buy most basic suv and you still paying tax finance fees dealer bs fees and you end up over 55k for a dam super amall basic suv
I love the GC. This is my 4th one. 23 Overland, 4XE. Love the car all around, however DO NOT lease or buy the 4XE. IMO, its horrible. The 4 cyl Turbo is a crime on this car. Picking up speeds, this block is loud and sounds terrible for such a quite car. Second, the gas/EV combo is crap!!! The transition between them has a baddddd delay and it makes the car very lazy. On the EV side, you must get level 2 charger. Level 1 takes FOREVER to charge on getting 28 miles charge in the Summer time, 24-25 Winter time. Not worth it to me. I will NEVER lease one again. This car MUST have V6 or V8....period. Maybe the new V6 Hurricane Turbo will make up for this garbage. Overall, the rest of the car is fantastic. Its a Range Rover for the poor among us.
I HAVE 4 in y family,do the MAINTENANCE,AND LIKE ME,YOU WILL HAVE NO PROBLEMS! Most complaints are by people who never had one and just use their uneducated American car hatred !
You are exactly right!!! Owned multiple Jeeps, did all the required maintenance, and NEVER had problems like so many people bitch about. Scotty Kilmer is the worst for spreading bull crap about the so-called 'crappy American cars'. Just bought a new '24 Laredo, and it's an awesome vehicle. Out the door, $30,500 with tag, title and tax. V6, 4X4, nicely equipped. Hard to find any 4X4 V6 vehicle these days for less than $40,000. Most have crappy little 3 or 4 cylinder TURBO CRAP engines with CVT crap transmissions. Even the some of the new Buick SUV's are made in CHINA, and have a tiny little 3 cylinder POS engine, for $38,000.
