Comments on: Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel Review

By: Jason Carpp

Jason Carpp — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:38:02 +0000

I hope the Jeep Diesel makes it here in the USA. The US govt’s. always tellinig us that we’re supposed to be driving more fuel efficient vehicles. Well, here’s one of those fuel efficient vehicles to hit the market. I’d buy one if it were available. New, used, pre-owned, whatever. If it’s available, I’ll drive it.

By: john mazurek

john mazurek — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:58:58 +0000

I would like to have some informations about diesel Jeep Grand Cherokee.

By: Ray Hess

Ray Hess — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:52:31 +0000

bought a 05 and 06 diesel Jeep Liberties, one for her and one for me, saw the 07 Grand Cherokee diesel, then traded the 06 liberty for the grand cherokee. I pull a “27 foot BH travel trailer,” had to use an equalizer hitch to keep it in control, get 12 to 15 mpg, 75 mph it gets 12, at 55 it gets up to 15 but no more. The torque is clear off chart it just plain holds it. This is one of the best out fits I have ever owned. You have to put a load on it to understands how good it really is. I was afraid that they were not going to build them anymore, but someone said they are going to build them in 2010? Why Don’t they put this engine in smaller P.U. or a 1/2 ton? (Because they would out sell everything else.) MB made this 3.0 L engine with the perfect match of RPM and Torque!! Remember this is only a 3.0 L at around 150 CID, This engine is fantastic!!!

By: steve gerstman

steve gerstman — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:15:39 +0000

I cannot wait for the 2011 jeep cherokee to come out, with the diesel, would like to have one.

By: Darkman

Darkman — Thu, 28 May 2009 10:09:12 +0000

had the diesel over one year 30 000k no issues, the 4WD is excellent . super comfortable, the diesel right now in Alberta is $0.75 per liter and gasoline is 0.95 that’s .20 less per liter on a 80 liter tank thats $16 less per full up.
untop of the Diesel being 20% more fuel efficient (like i said i’m from Canada and all calculations are metric feel free to convert to MPG).

I did alot of research on these engines and you wont find many issues with the engine or transmission, do your research on Mercedes and jeep engines not to many faliures, most common issue is faulty fuel or some old diesel. and taht is easy solved refill and engine codes goes away after a few starts.

now cmpare what you get in a jeep and any other car in its class, you can buy a brand new laredo loaded with options and the diesel package, for 35000 new and compare it to a honda pilot with same features you are looking at $55000 new.

now story goes nissans and pilots are most reliable,
and they keep there value, so does the VW and so does the Mercedes, I believe that the jeep CRD will keep its value for the simple fact that its not a mass production like the V6 or V8 models, you will never see a rent a car jeep with a Diesel. Rentacar industries tend to take just about any car value downhill. as they floot the market with used cars after the vehicles hit a certain amount of KM…..

as for warranty the diesel should be good for 500 000km with meitenance before rebuild, this last statement is my personal opinion….

By: harm

harm — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 22:58:43 +0000

Just test drove the Cherokee Diesel. Was somewhat impressed but there is no leg room for my 10 year old in the back seat. Revs too high on hwy and to much wind noise. Brakes are hard to modulate. Great suspension set up

By: twinstick

twinstick — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:26:08 +0000

I’m sure that there is a conspiracy going on here about obtaining great diesel motors here to own. It seems that just as folks warm up to the diesels here, the companies take them away for one reason or another. In the most recent cases though, I can blame those ever-loving rat bastards in Congress …

By: mike schall

mike schall — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:05:12 +0000

I’ve had a diesel grand cherokee about 3 weeks and am getting about 26mpg driving a combination of city/hwy.

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 12:53:52 +0000

I have an ‘07 Grand Cherokee CRD and love it (46,000 miles). Had a Liberty CRD and when I heard they were introducing the bigger platform, I had to have it. I would like to buy a new one – but did they drop it for ‘09?

By: Joe

Joe — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:23:10 +0000

Great review, but having 2 kids in 2 carseats, 2 labs, ski equipment, Mtn bikes, etc., then want to take Grandma, where does everyone sit? I live in BC, need 4wd/awd when working as rep on the road, or want to go skiing and the road is closed to people without 4wd and good winter tires, what am I supposed to drive? Have a Pathfinder (Pumpfinder), which hits all the needs, except fuel economy. Where is their Diesel? Would go with a Cherokee, but where’s the extra seat? By the way, not buying a Van…too hard to drive through creeks to go fishing. What do you suggest?