Jeep Grand Cherokee WK

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The Jeep Grand Cherokee WK (2005–2010): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 44 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: WK, WH

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,750–4,790 mm RDW	4,740 mm
Width	1,860–1,940 mm RDW	1,862–2,141 mm
Height	1,710–1,740 mm RDW	1,694–1,745 mm
Wheelbase	2,690–2,780 mm RDW	2,781 mm
Front track	1,511–1,628 mm ASTRA	–
Rear track	1,511–1,634 mm ASTRA	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,969–2,150 kg RDW	2,148–2,210 kg
Mass in running order	2,069–2,250 kg RDW	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,506–2,750 kg RDW	–
Towing, braked trailer	1,585–3,500 kg ASTRA	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	750 kg RDW	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 RDW	–
Doors	4 RDW	–
Performance
Top speed	200–245 km/h RDW	–
Torque	149–520 Nm ASTRA	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/75R16, 235/65R17, 245/70R16

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
9–12 years	75.3% (71.5–78.8)	77.9%	539
13 years and older	69.2% (68.5–70.0)	69.2%	15,164

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Suspension	48.3%	41.1%
Brakes	39.0%	36.1%
Lights and electrics	31.7%	28.4%
Tyres	24.6%	31.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks	23.9%	16.8%
Body, chassis and structure	14.4%	18.2%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

5,426 complaints for model years 2005–2010. 197 crashes · 51 fires · 151 injuries · 2 deaths

Electrical system 2,798
Transmission and drivetrain 672
Engine 660
Body and structure 463
Speed control 239
Airbags 229

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 44 versions of the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK

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European Union 8 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2010	3.0 L	Diesel	269 g/km	4,112
2010	–	Diesel	291 g/km	370
2010	3.6 L	Petrol	265 g/km	232
2010	4.7 L	Petrol	332 g/km	168
2010	5.7 L	Petrol	341 g/km	152
2010	6.1 L	Petrol	380 g/km	82
2010	3.0 L	Diesel	270 g/km	52
2010	–	Other fuel	270 g/km	16

United Kingdom 8 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2007–20103.0l CRD · 3.0 CRD · 3.0crd	3.0 L	Diesel	5-speed automatic	10.2 L/100 km NEDC	270 g/km
2009–20106.1 SRT-8 · 6.1 SRT 8	6.1 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	16.1 L/100 km NEDC	380 g/km
2007–20095.7l · 5.7	5.7 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	15.6 L/100 km NEDC	371 g/km
2008–20096.1 SRT 8 · 6.1 SRT	6.1 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	16.1 L/100 km NEDC	381 g/km
2006–20074.7l	4.7 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	14.9 L/100 km NEDC	352–355 g/km
20076.1 SRT 8	6.1 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	16.0 L/100 km NEDC	381 g/km
20063.0l CRD	3.0 L	Diesel	5-speed automatic	10.2 L/100 km NEDC	270 g/km
20065.7l	5.7 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	15.4 L/100 km NEDC	366 g/km

United States 22 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2009–2011	5.7 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
2009–2010	3.7 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
2010	3.7 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
2010	5.7 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km
2010PR	6.1 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA	425 g/km
2009	3.7 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
2009CMODE	4.7 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km
2007–2009CLKUP · GAS 340, CLKUP · GAS 340, CMODE	4.7 L	Flex fuel (E85)	5-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km
2008–2009GAS 340, CLKUP · GAS 340, CMODE	4.7 L	Flex fuel (E85)	5-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km
2009CMODE	4.7 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km
2009	5.7 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km
2006–2009CMODE	6.1 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA	460 g/km
2007–2008CLKUP	3.0 L	Diesel	5-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	316 g/km
2007–2008CLKUP	3.0 L	Diesel	5-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	333 g/km
2005–2008CLKUP	3.7 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
2005–2008CLKUP	3.7 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
2006–2008CLKUP	5.7 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km
2006–2008CLKUP	5.7 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km
2007CLKUP	4.7 L	Flex fuel (E85)	5-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km
2005–2006CLKUP	4.7 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km
2005CMODE	5.7 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km
2005CMODE	5.7 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km

Canada 6 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2005–2010Sport utility vehicle	3.7 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	13.9–14.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	320–327 g/km
2005–2010Sport utility vehicle	5.7 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	15.1–16.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	347–377 g/km
2006–2010Sport utility vehicle	6.1 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	18.1–19.1 L/100 km 5-cycle	416–439 g/km
2007–2009Sport utility vehicle	4.7 L	Flex fuel (E85)	5-speed automatic	20.5–23.1 L/100 km 5-cycle	328–370 g/km
2005–2009Sport utility vehicle	4.7 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	15.2–15.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	350–363 g/km
2007–2008Sport utility vehicle	3.0 L	Diesel	5-speed automatic	12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	329 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.