I am looking to buy a 99 jeep grand cherokee for 7000 with 51000 miles. i was wondering what to cherck first on the truck and what to look for most common problems? also how do i make sure the 4 wheel drive is working correctly? thanks
2007-02-28 07:09:57 · 10 answers · asked by goochie1234 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
First thing you should check: your head for thinking of buying such a crappy car.
2007-02-28 07:23:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Dude, I own a 99 jeep grand cherokee and I would highly advise staying away from that particular model. I think the 99s were the first line of grand cherokee that the manufacturer was churning out and they were packed with problems. The 99 jeeps constantly broke down and I know others that happened to have the same problem. I also remember it had a recall back in 02 and a guy has a lawsuit filed against Jeep claiming the product was inferior. Get a different vehicle or you will start to live in the service shop like I had to.
2007-02-28 07:16:55 · answer #2 · answered by e j 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I drove a Jeep for awhile.
The Grand Cherokee has a common problem with the driver's side window where it CAN get stuck. When you test the car, put the window up and down a million times to see. Remember me when you go test drive one.
The 4 wheel drive should be fairly simple to check. Firstly, if it's deffective you should see the light come-on on your dashboard. I know that's a simplistic thing to say, but it's true. You also FEEL the difference when switching.
Good Luck!
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2007-02-28 07:15:35 · answer #3 · answered by rob1963man 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
99 Grand Cherokee's are known for their relatively poor reliability, BUT 51000 miles for $7k is very un-heard of.
To check it's VIN history, go to Carfax.com and pay the $15- it is well worth it.
As for the 4WD, read the owner's manual and follow it's instructions for engagement. If it sounds OK, chances are it works OK. Funny noises or leaks from the underside are a red flag.
2007-02-28 08:55:16 · answer #4 · answered by appledude 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can take it to a mechanic to give it a quick once over that would help a lot.
We have a grand cherokee in the shop right now,'99 and it looks like a computer problem.
Always look for the common problems in any used auto.
Good Luck
2007-02-28 07:18:20 · answer #5 · answered by Tyson boy's dad 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure you have it checked out by a Jeep mechanic! I hear some people have a few issues with Jeep vehicles!
2007-02-28 07:52:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 23:09:11 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first to check the four wheel drive- drive through mud if the front wheel is struggling that means somting is wrong with the 4 wheel drive
2007-02-28 07:15:00 · answer #8 · answered by Kevin B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check the driveline in the back and your u joints and cv joints-
2007-02-28 07:18:31 · answer #9 · answered by brokenheartsyndrome 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's a link on ebay Map-it where you can find them in your home town
2007-02-28 09:11:29 · answer #10 · answered by mike m 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋