Highlights
Those who were not Jaguar or Cadillac fans were impressed greatly by the 1997 grand cherokee, due to its sheer elegance and driving comfort, as well as massive cargo space. However, it was necessary to keep the parts well lubricated otherwise while using 4-wheel drive, the front-end seemed to be a bit noisy. But, the biggest concern was its poor gas mileage, which everyone always complained about.
1997 Grand Cherokee
Issues
Apart from these issues, there were few more minor problems, but of course its elegant looks and high performance could overcome its shortcomings to a good extent. There were cases reported in which, rotors got warped easily, just because the wheel nuts were not fixed rightly in place.
The 1997 grand cherokee was definitely a synonym for luxury in the SUV segment during the 1990s, and the trend continued even in the upcoming years. As we’re eying the release of the 2010 grand cherokee, poor gas mileage still remains a major area of concern.
The 1997 grand cherokee is a good option as a used jeep, but you must willing to take good care of the vehicle on a regular basis, and also be ready to shell out good money on gas. If you’re planning to use it for long drives, you should re-consider your decision, because you’ll end up spending heck a lot of money on just filling fuel, and keeping the vehicle running.