Our 2013 is a similar story. 3.6 v6 giving us very few issues besides a minor oil leak and a failed motor mount, and also has the miraculous unlimited mileage bumper to bumper warranty, which convinced us to get this over a sienna as it was cheaper even after the warranty. Has been a great vehicle so far at 130k miles and this era of Chryslers is one of the most reliable when taken care of before fiat got into the mix.
I’ve had my 2012 GC Laredo for 5 years this month and paid $15k for it with 52k miles. I’ve only had to change out the Engine oil cooler and thermostat. It likes pennzoil synthetic oil with natural gas and I just changed out the tires. I did routine maintenance myself such as transfer case, transmission, and differential oil change. So far it’s been a great vehicle. just take care of it by checking fluids and doing regular maintenance.
I had a 2017 GC, the transfer case started leaking at 30k miles. The part was also under perpetual backorder from the dealer. The infotainment developed a dead pixel. One time, it refused to move from a stoplight and i had to turn it off and on again. The thing looked good and the pentastar v6 was pretty solid. That'll probably be my first and last chrysler product.
Have both a Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo X w/3.6 as well as a 2012 Chrysler 200 w/3.6. Jeep has given me some grief but the conclusion is the dealership I bought it from has crap for a service department so take it to a different dealer - much improved. 200 has been great - no issues. :-) 🙂👍 These still have some Mercedes influence before FIAT messed things up to bad as well as not to bad in electronic goo as the new ones are. With the prices of new so far out of line and in "nutty head - greed area" - plan on running both for many years to come!
I drive a Durango the twin to the jeep, I absolutely hate that the battery is under the passenger seat. When I needed a new battery they had to remove the seat and I actually needed 2 batteries which are both hard to get to. It actually cost me more money for the labor.
Having driven a late WK2, I can confirm that the visibility is poor. It drives heavy. The 3.6 is a decent engine and adequate power. It's not fast but it's not slow. I guess it's a testament to how good the old Mercedes-Benz platform is that the WK2 lasted so long. I see many switches that are the same as the 2022. One big facelift after a few years and it continued to print money. I don't see why they got rid of the opening tailgate window. It's practical but is almost nonexistent any more.
The 3.6L replaced the 3.5 and terrible 2.7 also in the LX platform in 2011 and was a 5 speed autostick only. 2012 Chrysler introduced the german ZF 8 speed and made the 3.6L almost 2 full seconds faster 0-60. Honestly i love the 3.6 in the LX/LD platform like the 300, Charger and Challenger. Also the 3.6 in the Avengers was pretty quick being as small as they were
Go with the 5.7 for better reliability, go with coil suspension instead of the air ride to save headaches. Everything else is just FCA being FCA, inevitable... I pretty much treat my 2011 OL like a GMT800, aka the 2003 era Tahoe. Pretty awesome for a cruiser with some room inside, like the engine notes after modding my exhaust and took her offroading a few times.
I almost bought a 2011. First model year for this gen. The previous owners smoked in it a lot. A weird transmission turned my dad off it. We had a first gen Grand Cherokee in the backyard. He loved it. 300k miles and dead. He thought I should get one. I threw a curve ball amd wanted to go with a Corolla or Camry. Went with a 2013 Canry that I loved. We all are very happy we picked that and dodged a bullet. Never buying a Jeep.
By "Italian engine", I assume you're referring to the 3.0 Ecodiesel. Because the other engines had been in use before the Fiat/Chrysler relationship...except for the Trackhawk, but how many people bought those?
Timely review as I have been looking at these to purchase. But I've never owned anything from the brand. Also, surprised the bottle barely considering it is a big American car
Of the big 3, Chrysler, Ford & GM, Chrysler is the least reliable as they have poor build quality. In the early 2000s, their was a website don't buy Chrysler/Dodge products
@Brian Lee idk what the hell are you talking about. mitsubishi locally had cars since the 80s and all of them are proven reliable. hell, i still see galants from late 80s working as taxi. The pajeros (which some countries didn’t get unfortunately) is the holy grail of mitsubishi durability. in fact, even first gen and second gen pajeros are working to this day. but maybe their CVT sedans are not the best since they’re popular for their pajero and mirage here alongside the mitsubishi nativas which are holding value really well despite their age
FYI, Terrible car been through 3 transmissions within 2 years at 80k miles constant problems at least every 1-5k miles stay away from it if you don’t have the finances or know for a fact it was kept in good condition or run!
@@ih8700 yeah.meant to say that he must have thought it was a Chevy and mispelled it ... Because Chevy had loads of issues and still has them,but someohow people hate on Chrysler and newer Fords for having issues (Fords being another story,like people going nuts over issue with clutch on Focus when VW had the same issues and no one cared )
Our 2013 is a similar story. 3.6 v6 giving us very few issues besides a minor oil leak and a failed motor mount, and also has the miraculous unlimited mileage bumper to bumper warranty, which convinced us to get this over a sienna as it was cheaper even after the warranty. Has been a great vehicle so far at 130k miles and this era of Chryslers is one of the most reliable when taken care of before fiat got into the mix.
I’ve had my 2012 GC Laredo for 5 years this month and paid $15k for it with 52k miles. I’ve only had to change out the Engine oil cooler and thermostat. It likes pennzoil synthetic oil with natural gas and I just changed out the tires. I did routine maintenance myself such as transfer case, transmission, and differential oil change. So far it’s been a great vehicle. just take care of it by checking fluids and doing regular maintenance.
I had a 2017 GC, the transfer case started leaking at 30k miles. The part was also under perpetual backorder from the dealer. The infotainment developed a dead pixel. One time, it refused to move from a stoplight and i had to turn it off and on again. The thing looked good and the pentastar v6 was pretty solid. That'll probably be my first and last chrysler product.
The Toyota Corolla got a center information screen in 2014 which was monochrome, but the updated 2017 SE/XSE trim got a color screen
I think you have the wrong video. This is about the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee....
Not sure what the Corolla had to do with this.
@@jlang8213 No, I was talking about the information screen in the center between the gauges, comparing it to the one the Toyota Corolla
Still waiting on a WJ review... Might have to submit mine pretty soon if no one else does!
I bought a 2012 with 189k miles. For 10k in June 2022. So far i
Drove it 10k miles. Drives great.
Would you consider it
Have both a Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo X w/3.6 as well as a 2012 Chrysler 200 w/3.6. Jeep has given me some grief but the conclusion is the dealership I bought it from has crap for a service department so take it to a different dealer - much improved.
200 has been great - no issues. :-) 🙂👍
These still have some Mercedes influence before FIAT messed things up to bad as well as not to bad in electronic goo as the new ones are. With the prices of new so far out of line and in "nutty head - greed area" - plan on running both for many years to come!
I Always Liked the Big Headlights of the Early Teen Jeep Grand Cherokee 4X4.
Driving a 2015 grand Cherokee summit. 0 issues, love it
XJ is a Cherokee, not a Grand Cherokee. You're probably thinking about the ZJ.
The XJ was shown in the image Zack used in the montage.
I don't think he cares...just like the rest of us
I believe the 3.6 received an upgrade in 2016, so hopefully reliability will be good, it works great with the ZF 8-Speed. IMO
Hoping you’ll review a HEMI one soon. Totally different experience
I drive a Durango the twin to the jeep, I absolutely hate that the battery is under the passenger seat. When I needed a new battery they had to remove the seat and I actually needed 2 batteries which are both hard to get to. It actually cost me more money for the labor.
Mercedes qaulity
one of my partners owns a 2015 WK. and was wondering what the hell is all these scattered wires underneath the seats. now it makes sense
9:02 the Chrysler minivans at that time also have a flashlight like that too
Having driven a late WK2, I can confirm that the visibility is poor. It drives heavy. The 3.6 is a decent engine and adequate power. It's not fast but it's not slow. I guess it's a testament to how good the old Mercedes-Benz platform is that the WK2 lasted so long. I see many switches that are the same as the 2022. One big facelift after a few years and it continued to print money. I don't see why they got rid of the opening tailgate window. It's practical but is almost nonexistent any more.
5:45 I noticed how nice the leather is. Really considering buying this generation
The 3.6L replaced the 3.5 and terrible 2.7 also in the LX platform in 2011 and was a 5 speed autostick only. 2012 Chrysler introduced the german ZF 8 speed and made the 3.6L almost 2 full seconds faster 0-60. Honestly i love the 3.6 in the LX/LD platform like the 300, Charger and Challenger. Also the 3.6 in the Avengers was pretty quick being as small as they were
Great post...my daughter has exact Jeep....2 wheel drive version....she likes it.
Go with the 5.7 for better reliability, go with coil suspension instead of the air ride to save headaches. Everything else is just FCA being FCA, inevitable... I pretty much treat my 2011 OL like a GMT800, aka the 2003 era Tahoe. Pretty awesome for a cruiser with some room inside, like the engine notes after modding my exhaust and took her offroading a few times.
Will blow up at 100k miles lol.
The 5.7 liter the Hemi engines, now those are bulletproof engines.
My mom and I did a Cross country drive in one of these as a rental so I too have a soft spot for thesr
My cousin & his wife have one of those & they love it.
Wild Zach the GM fan draws the line at reliability for Dodges and Jeeps
I almost bought a 2011. First model year for this gen.
The previous owners smoked in it a lot. A weird transmission turned my dad off it.
We had a first gen Grand Cherokee in the backyard. He loved it. 300k miles and dead. He thought I should get one. I threw a curve ball amd wanted to go with a Corolla or Camry.
Went with a 2013 Canry that I loved. We all are very happy we picked that and dodged a bullet. Never buying a Jeep.
Not the most reliable SUV, but this was before Fiat bought Chrysler, so the older ones are better then the newer ones with the Italian engine
By "Italian engine", I assume you're referring to the 3.0 Ecodiesel. Because the other engines had been in use before the Fiat/Chrysler relationship...except for the Trackhawk, but how many people bought those?
@@damilolaakanni 3.6 pentastar
Timely review as I have been looking at these to purchase. But I've never owned anything from the brand. Also, surprised the bottle barely considering it is a big American car
You did another review right by my forest preserve 😂
U should review 2012 jeep liberty
As a former jeep owner, no they aren't reliable lol
Now!! This is a only used SUV to afford it!
Blackberry Pearl Coat - PBV is the color
Of the big 3, Chrysler, Ford & GM, Chrysler is the least reliable as they have poor build quality. In the early 2000s, their was a website don't buy Chrysler/Dodge products
@Brian Lee idk what the hell are you talking about. mitsubishi locally had cars since the 80s and all of them are proven reliable. hell, i still see galants from late 80s working as taxi. The pajeros (which some countries didn’t get unfortunately) is the holy grail of mitsubishi durability. in fact, even first gen and second gen pajeros are working to this day. but maybe their CVT sedans are not the best since they’re popular for their pajero and mirage here alongside the mitsubishi nativas which are holding value really well despite their age
Its based on Mercedes ml developed during Daimler Chrysler Era
Probably not since it’s FCA (now stellantis) 🗑️
This Jeep Grand Cherokee is better than Jeep Patriot
2023 - 2012 equals 13 years? 🤔
11 years old 😊
FYI, Terrible car been through 3 transmissions within 2 years at 80k miles constant problems at least every 1-5k miles stay away from it if you don’t have the finances or know for a fact it was kept in good condition or run!
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No they are not reliable
It's a chrysler product, so um no.
no,you misspelled it is a Chevy product
@@nikolaivasilev7371 No, Jeep is Chrysler..
@@ih8700 yeah.meant to say that he must have thought it was a Chevy and mispelled it ... Because Chevy had loads of issues and still has them,but someohow people hate on Chrysler and newer Fords for having issues (Fords being another story,like people going nuts over issue with clutch on Focus when VW had the same issues and no one cared )
@@nikolaivasilev7371 does it matter if it was chevy or VW? both of them make garbage anyways. sticking to the japanese is the way to go