With the new and fifth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee launched and on sale locally, some might be considering a used fourth-generation model as some might come onto the market at very attractive prices. We find out what the estimated costs are of maintaining this model.
Jeep recently unveiled its latest Grand Cherokee locally which might prompt current Jeep owners to trade in for the latest model. This might just result in some really affordable used Jeep Cherokee models being found on AutoTrader. But before you get an instant offer on your current vehicle to snatch up a good deal, we investigate the estimated costs of maintenance on a fourth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Note that the prices indicated in this article were sourced from the 2017 Kinsey Report and would have most likely changed by now. This is, however, the most recent credible pricing information available at the moment and will serve only as a guide on the estimated costs involved with owning a 2017 model year Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Service
To give some more context on whether the estimated service costs of a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD Laredo are expensive or fair, we will be listing the estimated pricing for two additional models within the same segment, namely, the 2017 Toyota Prado 3.0 VX and 2017 Volkswagen Toureg V6 TDI in luxury guise.
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD Laredo | 2017 Toyota Prado 3.0 VX | 2017 Volkswagen Toureg V6 TDI Luxury | |
Air Filter | R 507.04 | R 1 379.26 | R 477.66 |
Oil Filter | R 899.52 | R 254.06 | R 249.66 |
Pollen Filter | R 736.59 | R 718.88 | R 466.26 |
Glow Plug (Each) | R 1 621.96 | R 496.99 | R 746.70 |
Right Wiper Blade | R 1 281.27 | R 686.20 | R 385.32 |
Left Wiper Blade | R 1 059.25 | R 422.84 | R 385.32 |
Front Brake Pads | R 3 275.06 | R 1 953.85 | R 3 288.90 |
Rear Brake Pads/Shoes | R 2 996.06 | R 1 372.02 | R 2 148.90 |
*Note that this pricing was correct at the publishing of the 2017 Kinsey Report and would have changed between then and now.
Maintenance
Maintenance parts are somewhat separate from service items as they generally last much longer and only get replaced at larger intervals. Nevertheless, they are integral to keeping the vehicle operating at optimal efficiency. As per the comparison above we will be listing the same two models and the estimated pricing of their parts for context.
Note that no clutch plate, pressure plate or flywheel pricing has been included as all three models only come in automatic guise.
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD Laredo | 2017 Toyota Prado 3.0 VX | 2017 Volkswagen Toureg V6 TDI Luxury | |
Cam Belt / Timing Chain | R 3 544.07 | R 1 050.68 | R 2 411.10 |
Front Brake Disc (Each) | R 6 646.23 | R 1 953.85 | R 6 002.10 |
Rear Brake Disc / Drum (Each) | R 4 529.49 | R 2 583.54 | R 5 472.00 |
Front Shock Absorber Strut (Each) | R 11 498.44 | R 5 384.12 | R 28 728.00 |
Rear Shock Absorber Strut (Each) | R 2 540.05 | R 9 106.55 | R 27 531.00 |
Fan Belt | R 1 064.83 | R 1 549.76 | R 780.90 |
*Note that this pricing was correct at the publishing of the 2017 Kinsey Report and would have changed between then and now.
Verdict
When it comes to servicing parts, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is slightly more expensive than its counterparts but not by much. In fact, the estimated pricing sourced indicates that the items are priced very fairly. It is when we look at the maintenance components where we see the Jeep being slightly more premium on some of the smaller components than its competitors, however, makes up for it with items such as the front and rear shock absorber struts where we see the Volkswagen being a lot more expensive. Overall, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is very competitively priced when it comes to maintenance.
Ryno FourieRyno started his career capturing press images of the latest and greatest vehicles which have subsequently adorned the covers and pages of prominent motoring titles locally and internationally. After a short stint as a photography lecturer, he once again joined the automotive industry as a sub-editor and photographer for a local publication, however, currently, you will find him spending most of his time in the studio creating written, video, and photography content as part of the AutoTrader content team.View News & Reviews
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