Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ

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The Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ (1993–1998): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 13 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: ZJ, ZG

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,500 mm RDW	4,539–4,602 mm
Width	1,800 mm Traficom	1,758 mm
Height	1,650–1,750 mm Traficom	1,709 mm
Wheelbase	2,690 mm RDW	2,690 mm
Front track	1,486 mm ASTRA	–
Rear track	1,492 mm ASTRA	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,706–1,835 kg RDW	1,621–1,769 kg
Mass in running order	1,806–1,935 kg RDW	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,360–2,510 kg RDW	–
Towing, braked trailer	2,750–3,500 kg RDW	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	750 kg RDW	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 RDW	–
Doors	4 RDW	–
Performance
Top speed	180–200 km/h ASTRA	–
Torque	301–472 Nm ASTRA	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/75R15, 225/70R16, 225/75R15

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

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

4,772 complaints for model years 1993–1998. 715 crashes · 151 fires · 522 injuries · 42 deaths

Transmission and drivetrain 1,008
Fuel system 632
Brakes 624
Speed control 194
Engine 110
Electrical system 92

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 13 versions of the Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ

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United States 10 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
1998–2001	4.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
1993–1998(FFS)	4.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA	345–368 g/km
1998CLKUP	5.2 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km
1998CLKUP	5.2 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km
1998CLKUP	5.9 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA	425 g/km
1993–1997(FFS)	4.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA	345–368 g/km
1997(FFS), CLKUP	5.2 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km
1997(FFS), CLKUP	5.2 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km
1993–1996(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP	5.2 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km
1993–1995(FFS), SIL	4.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA	345–368 g/km

Canada 3 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
1995–1998Sport utility vehicle	4.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	14.6–15.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	336–359 g/km
1995–1998Sport utility vehicle	5.2 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	16.5–17.1 L/100 km 5-cycle	380–393 g/km
1998Sport utility vehicle	5.9 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	18.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	414 g/km

Similar models from other brands

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