The problem points are mostly related to the gee gaw, hoo haw, and bling
bling found in the Limited and Overland models.

Particularly trouble prone is the automatic climate control's blend doors.
A revised design was released part way through the model year. If you must
have this system make sure you get a WJ built late in the model year.

http://www.wjjeeps.com/hvac_sub_assembly.htm

The preferable (to me at least) is the SelecTrac Transfer case, it is a
selectable true 4WD rather than an semi-AWD

http://www.wjjeeps.com/tcases.htm

The I-6 4 liter engine will last 200-300 hundred thousand miles without
major problems as long as you follow the WJ maintenance schedule. It uses a
design proven over 20, 40, or 70 years depending on where you select as a
starting point.

The 4.7 liter V-8 seems to be a good design and is sometimes referred to as
a 'semi-hemi' due to the shape of the combustion chambers. It has been in
use since 1999. Some years had two 4.7 engines (regular and HO).

There are two available rear axles. Both are good enough for street and
mild off-roading. The 35c is an iron axle with the drawback of thin axle
shafts and the 44a is aluminum and flexes.

FWIW:
I have an '02 WJ Laredo, 4 liter, 42re, nv242, d30/35c with leather and like
it just fine.



> wrote in message
...
> My wife is thinking of buying an '04 GC. Is there anything I should be
> aware of or looking for? I have already given it a once over and
> nothing jumped out and bit me. Anyone have any
> thoughts/comments/praise/gripes concerning the GCs ?
>
> TIA