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2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Safety Review

March 21, 2009

SAFETY | 7 out of 10

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visibility is a bit cluttered to the right rear
ConsumerGuide

Five stars, front impact; three stars, rollover rating
NHTSA

Good," front impact; "marginal," side impact
IIHS

Editors at TheCarConnection.com are impressed by some safety ratings awarded to the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee—but side-impact ratings are disappointing.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awards the 2009 Jeep its highest rating of "good" for front and rear collisions; the Grand Cherokee Jeep receives only a "marginal" rating for side impacts. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in frontal impact crash tests, gives Grand Cherokee Jeep five stars out of five, but only three or four stars for rollover resistance.

Reviewers note the rear backup camera and park-assist system are great options to help avoid fender benders in the 2009 Jeep. ConsumerGuide lists standard safety equipment on the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee as including "anti-lock brakes, skid control system with rollover mitigation, and side curtain airbag."

The Grand Cherokee Jeep's "visibility is a bit cluttered to the right rear, and thick windshield pillars hinder seeing around some corners," adds ConsumerGuide.

Conclusion

The 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers decent safety and security, but it’s not top in its class.

SAFETY | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:visibility is a bit cluttered to the right rearConsumerGuideFive stars, front impact; three stars, rollover ratingNHTSAGood," front impact; "marginal," side impactIIHS Editors at TheCarConnection.com are impressed by some safety ratings awarded to the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee—but side-impact ratings are disappointing. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awards the 2009 Jeep its highest rating of "good" for front and rear collisions; the Grand Cherokee Jeep receives only a "marginal" rating for side impacts. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in frontal impact crash tests, gives Grand Cherokee Jeep five stars out of five, but only three or four stars for rollover resistance. Reviewers note the rear backup camera and park-assist system are great options to help avoid fender benders in the 2009 Jeep. ConsumerGuide lists standard safety equipment on the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee as including "anti-lock brakes, skid control system with rollover mitigation, and side curtain airbag." The Grand Cherokee Jeep's "visibility is a bit cluttered to the right rear, and thick windshield pillars hinder seeing around some corners," adds ConsumerGuide. ConclusionThe 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers decent safety and security, but it’s not top in its class. 2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE STYLING | [7 out of 10] Jalopnik: "athletic and contemporary appearance" Car and Driver: "looks very cool" Kelley Blue Book: "luxurious interior" Reviewers don't mind the interior and exterior styling of the 2009 Jeep Cherokee—but it's not very exciting ...

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Other Choices:

The 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee faces a wide range of competitors, including car-based crossovers (with little or no off-road capabilities) and true sport utility vehicles (with genuine off-road skills). The true SUVs in this comparison include the Toyota 4Runner, Nissan Pathfinder, and the ancient twins from General Motors: the GMC Envoy and Chevrolet TrailBlazer. The Toyota and Nissan are both larger than the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee, but they don't share the Jeep's nimble off-road handling. Neither offers the variety of engines found in the Jeep or a performance model like the Grand Cherokee SRT8. But practically, the Toyota and Nissan both sport a third row of seating that can come in handy. And the quality of either of these nameplates is reassuring, especially in light of the Jeep's rather spotty reputation for reliability. Unless you feel compelled to shop another domestic manufacturer, skip the choices from GM; these two SUVs haven’t been kept as up-to-date. The Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot are car-based crossovers. Even when ordered with four-wheel drive, these SUVs aren't designed for tough off-roading, even if the Pilot does look somewhat rugged, though both have a very spacious interior with three rows of seating.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By Ken #1, Posted: 8/22/2009

    I love my 05 Grand Cherokee. For looks, reliability, capability, and price, it's second to none. Some people report poor fuel economy, which is a valid. It's a heavy vehicle that's constructed for offroad use and people buy it soley for intown use, which is a mistake. What really makes a difference with the JGC is keeping the tires inflated to maximum allowable pressure. When my tires are inflated to the maximium 44psi I find my fuel economy is 10% better than at 35psi.

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