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Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999
The 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee carries a braked towing capacity of up to 2950 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Jeep Grand Cherokee here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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How much does a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 weigh?
That particular variant of the Grand Cherokee weighs an impressive 2336kg. That said, manufacturers often underquote their vehicles' kerb mass, and that could be the case here, so take it as a ball-park figure only.
If you're concerned with overloading the vehicle, the best thing to do is load it as you would and then take it to a local weighbridge to gain an accurate idea of what it weighs in-service. Many council recycling facilities (we used to call them the tip) now have weighbridges.
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I am having issues with my Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 2019. Do you have any advice on who is responsible to pay for the lease repair payments under warranty?
There are two issues here. The first is that you’re paying a lease on a vehicle that isn’t functioning right now. There’s not much that anybody can do about that and it’s not really anybody’s fault. The disaster that is current global supply chains has meant that freight out of the United States is either moving at snail’s pace or not moving at all. Many Australians are waiting for bits and pieces from North America, all of which seem to be stranded on the dock in the US. Perhaps you could talk to your finance company about some interest-rate relief, but based on past experience, I wouldn’t be holding my breath there. And since it’s not Jeep’s fault that global trade is in such a state right now, I don’t think you’d do much good there, either. Nor is this a Jeep-specific problem; many car brands are having trouble sourcing repair and service parts.
As for the vehicle being replaced, on the face of it, I doubt that you have much of a case. If Jeep refuses to or cannot repair the vehicle, then you’d have grounds for a refund or replacement, but if Jeep believes that replacing the engine will fix the problem, then consumer law allows for that to happen.
The chances of the same vehicle having two engine failures seems pretty slim, so I wouldn’t be worried about it happening again. Don’t forget that there are any number of reasons (fuel pump, sensor, electrical problem, fuse, relay and a thousand more) for an engine to stop virtually in its tracks. Again, this is not a Jeep thing; all car-makers have experienced engines that for whatever reason have simple spluttered to a stop, often at speed on the highway.
When that happens, of course, you can lose the assistance to the power-steering and the braking system which is what your wife is concerned about. But it’s probably worth explaining that even though she would have to wrench the steering wheel with lots of muscle and really stomp on the brake pedal, even if the engine stops, she would still have brakes and steering. They just won’t be power-assisted. And even if she doesn’t think she’d be able to turn the wheel if that happened, adrenalin is a very powerful force on its own in such situations. And, again, the same thing could happen in any make or model of car.
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What car should I get to tow a 22-foot caravan around Australia?
I wouldn’t be concerned about the cylinder configuration of a particular engine. What’s more important is how much power and torque that engine makes, and how towing-friendly that power delivery is. By which we mean how smooth and flexible is the delivery. What you don’t want is a peaky engine that needs to be revved before it delivers the good as that puts a strain on everything and make the vehicle tricky and unpleasant to drive.
The good news is that all the vehicles you’ve nominated have good, solid powerplants that are well suited to towing a caravan. Modern turbo-diesels – especially with an automatic transmission – are ideal for this task.
What you should go for, however, is the vehicle with the highest towing rating. In this case, that’s any of the Grand Cherokee, MU-X or older Discovery, all of which have variants that can handle a towed load of 3.5 tonnes. The Everest is almost as good with 3.1 tonne, but only almost. The problem is that the van you’ve nominated can easily weigh between 2.2 and 2.8 tonnes which, with a 3.1-tonne limit, leaves you very little headroom for water tanks and camping gear. You’d be amazed at how much a fully loaded caravan weighs, so don’t rely on the brochure, load the van and take it to a weighbridge to make sure the vehicle you have can legally tow it.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015: Blown automatic transmission.
Perhaps a little strangely, the only recall I could find for this model to do with the transmission was one alerting owners to the fact that the unconventional design of the shifter handle could trick them into leaving the vehicle unattended without first selecting Park. But it doesn’t surprise me that you’ve had this failure as this generation of Jeeps has been plagued by all sorts of quality and reliability problems and, therefore, recalls and technical service bulletins (like a recall but not a safety-related issue).
I would definitely be tapping Jeep on the shoulder as I don’t believe 85,000km is a reasonable expectation when it comes to the life expectancy of such a major component in a modern vehicle. However, your car is clearly out of warranty, so it could come down to a dog-fight between you and Jeep.
I’d like to think that Jeep might meet you half way with the cost of repairs given the youth and full service history of your car, but there are no hard and fast rules here. You could also consider talking to Consumer Affairs over this.
The other thing you can do is talk to a transmission specialist as opposed to a Jeep dealer. Chances are, the cost of a replacement or rebuilt transmission from a specialist might be a fair bit less than a dealership can offer. But I’d definitely talk to Jeep head office first.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
Jeep Grand Cherokee Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
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Laredo (4x4) | SUV | 4.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO 4X4 | $5,500 | $7,700 | |
Limited (4x4) | SUV | 4.7L ULP 4 SP AUTO 4X4 | $4,400 | $6,490 | |
Limited (4x4) | SUV | 4.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO 4X4 | $4,840 | $7,040 |
Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999 Towing capacity
The Jeep Grand Cherokee’s towing capacity ranges from 2265kg to 2950kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
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Laredo (4X4) | SUV | 4.0L,ULP,4 SP AUTO 4X4 | 2265kg | |
Laredo (4X4) | SUV | 4.0L,ULP,4 SP AUTO 4X4 | 2265kg | |
Limited (4X4) | SUV | 4.0L,ULP,4 SP AUTO 4X4 | 2265kg | |
Limited (4X4) | SUV | 4.7L,ULP,4 SP AUTO 4X4 | 2950kg |
Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted. Standard wheel sizes on the Jeep Grand Cherokee vary from 15x7 inches to 16x7 inches.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
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Laredo (4X4) | SUV | 215x75 R15S | 15x7 inches | 215x75 R15S | 15x7 inches | |
Laredo (4X4) | SUV | 225x75 R16 | 16x7 inches | 225x75 R16 | 16x7 inches | |
Limited (4X4) | SUV | 215x75 R15S | 15x7 inches | 215x75 R15S | 15x7 inches | |
Limited (4X4) | SUV | 245x70 R16 | 16x7 inches | 245x70 R16 | 16x7 inches |
Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1836mm x 1762mm and can vary on the basis of model.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
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Laredo (4X4) | SUV | 1716x1800x4500 mm | 208 mm | |
Laredo (4X4) | SUV | 1762x1836x4610 mm | 210 mm | |
Limited (4X4) | SUV | 1716x1800x4500 mm | 208 mm | |
Limited (4X4) | SUV | 1762x1836x4610 mm | 210 mm |
Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Jeep Grand Cherokee currently offers fuel consumption from 12.5 to 18L/100km. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is available with the following fuel type: ULP.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
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Laredo (4X4) | SUV | 4.0L,ULP,4 SP AUTO 4X4 | 15L/100km | |
Laredo (4X4) | SUV | 4.0L,ULP,4 SP AUTO 4X4 | 15L/100km | |
Limited (4X4) | SUV | 4.0L,ULP,4 SP AUTO 4X4 | 12.5L/100km | |
Limited (4X4) | SUV | 4.7L,ULP,4 SP AUTO 4X4 | 18L/100km |