I'm looking for honest opions. I've been looking to buy a GC SRT-8 for a while, but after reading alot of the threads on here about the problems they have and headaches they cause, I was wondering, in everybodies honest opinon, is it really worth purchasing one? So before I go and spend the cash, does the performace and fun out weigh all the problems and headaches. Thanks.

Are you kidding me?!

What and where are you really reading? You sure it is the jeep... :confused:

We have a member on here with 120k miles who is running strong, nothing serious.



It is most definitely worth the $$$. ;)

All cars have problems. The problems you here on here are usally mod related and minor. Buy new, get bumper to bumper, and enjoy the most fun automobile you will ever buy. Just remember it's a modern muscle car, not your everyday family truckster. Best thing I've ever owned!!!!!!

I have been reading about the vibration problems that never seem to get fixed, TC problems, squealing brakes, crapyear tires, etc. Not trying to offend anybody, just trying to be education before I go out and spend 40K.

I have an 08 I got new, and besides the crapyears...... no probs. its a great car.

I cant speak for longevity, mines a '10, but fun factor, holy sh!t batman this thing is coooool! Three minutes into her first ride my 13 daughter says "daddy, this is the coolest car ever! It's like I'm riding in a action movie every where we go!". Now how can a person question that?!!

Not worth it....

I have been reading about the vibration problems that never seem to get fixed, TC problems, squealing brakes, crapyear tires, etc. Not trying to offend anybody, just trying to be education before I go out and spend 40K.

How many threads have you really read on these subject besides the tires and brakes? Check the amount of members to the amount of complaints. If brakes and tires are your biggest concerns then YOU shouldn't buy one. Find a forum without complaints and buy that car. Good luck.
I have an 06 and only been to the dealer for a TSB trans o-ring leak. No TC, no brake problems, no Goodyear problems, no vibration issues.

I'm still trying to resolve my vibrating issue but the fun definately outweighs that. The vibrating happens between 70 and 90 MPH and there is an answer to that for now. Stay above 90 MPH. Lol. Eventually someone will find the vibration issue and to me, this truck would be flawless. I love it as well as MANY others on this forum. We all didn't join to say how much we hated it.

what kind of question is that we hardly have any problems its all normal crap we have the performance rocks and the jeep is killer

Try a toyota, I heard they have no problems at all!

But really, its worth every penny.

I'm looking for honest opions. I've been looking to buy a GC SRT-8 for a while, but after reading alot of the threads on here about the problems they have and headaches they cause, I was wondering, in everybodies honest opinon, is it really worth purchasing one? So before I go and spend the cash, does the performace and fun out weigh all the problems and headaches. Thanks.


really going to ask that on THIS forum?? Problems? headaches? ...no really we all just bought them because they suck and we are all idiots...:boohoo:

I have been reading about the vibration problems that never seem to get fixed, TC problems, squealing brakes, crapyear tires, etc. Not trying to offend anybody, just trying to be education before I go out and spend 40K.

For the vibration problem I have heard replacing teh rear driveshaft can fix this, not too sure. I dont know of many TC problems, the rear brakes squeal a little big deal, you can replace them with different ones if it really bothers you, goodyears suck I have 7000 miles on mine and will keep them till they split or need to be replaced.

The brakes and tires are the most common and are easily fixed so if thats the type of stuff your worried about its not really an issue.

I'm looking for honest opions. I've been looking to buy a GC SRT-8 for a while, but after reading alot of the threads on here about the problems they have and headaches they cause, I was wondering, in everybodies honest opinon, is it really worth purchasing one? So before I go and spend the cash, does the performace and fun out weigh all the problems and headaches. Thanks.

First off the performance outweighs all the problems that you are speaking of, and second, not all people have these problems. If you look at the problem forums all the time, you'll see bad things, and atribute these issues to all jeeps, but that's not the case. Third and most importantly, there is a fix to all the issues you speak of. Badyear tires- Fix= Toyo Proxy, Nitto, or V-reds. Brake squeal- Fix= R1 Drilled slotted rotors. Vibration- Fix= Don't go 70, do 90, everyone's doing it :D. Just find someone in your area that has a few descent mods and go for a ride, then come back and tell US if it's worth it or not. I know the $#!t eatin grin that I had when I popped my GC SRT8 cherry!

Not worth it. Go get yourself a Challenger SRT8, they're going for $29,100.

It seems to me that most who have problems are modded, especially w/a tune of some sort. JMO.

Other than vibration and squeaky brakes...im good to go, fun car!

Other than vibration and squeaky brakes...im good to go, fun car!

Squeaky brakes... :rolleyes: easy solution to that,

BORLA S ! ! Eliminates the squeaky sound. :lol: :lol:

I love mine too. I have not had any major issues with mine and I bought it used with some mods including nos.

I will gladly fix any problems before I will go to another car. It is just too much fun.

Spending only $40k for such performance, worth it. Now every time I read a car mag. or watch Top Gear and a stock performance car is reviewed which does 0-60 in more then 4.4 sec, I smile. On the other hand if performance is not important and you are looking for a plain commuter, the MPG will not make you happy. But then you are here, looking at SRT.....

I haven't had the vibration, and so far no squealing. But it's a 2010 with only 1700 miles on it. So maybe that'll strike me too. Don't drive 90 very often, and from what I've seen here, the brakes are fixable.

That said, I have had problems since day one with mine.

There's an EVAP leak somewhere, and after 3 visits to the dealer, it's still there. BTW, the tech told me to drive around till there was less than half a tank. Yesterday, exactly as it hit half a tank, bam, the check engine light came on again, and it's the same P0455 error. I'm sure the gas cap message will reappear soon too. But that doesn't affect drivability at all, and I hold out hope they'll eventually diagnose and fix it.

Next my Uconnect has only paired with my phone twice since December when I picked it up. Others aren't having this issue, so I suspect it's a bad unit. The dealer said they'll replace it. But Chrysler doesn't make that process easy, or even logical. Hopefully that resolves the issue. But once again, it doesn't affect drivability.

Next my navigation unit is pretty much useless. Hopefully replacing the radio fixes it too. The tech says the Uconnect and Nav are all connected to the radio. We'll see. Not a drivability issue per se, but makes finding things difficult to impossible. Others have told me their nav units suck too.

Finally my momentary turn signal function only works to the left. Not a major issue, and I'm sure that'll get fixed on the next visit.

So yeah I've had some problems, other than the two most mentioned. More than I should see from a vehicle this expensive, and way too many compared to all the imports I've owned for the past few decades, which had none. There's a definite quality difference in my experience. Others MMV, and that's cool. I can only relate mine.

But, and it's a big but. Whenever I press on the go pedal in the Jeep, a bit ole $hit eatin' grin covers my face, and I forget about these issues...

Put another way, it ain't for sale...

wink

More than likely you'll have some issues because its a JEEP.

Just
Empty
Every
Pocket

Especially after 150K miles or 15 years whichever comes first...

:)

Thanks for the replys. Some of you sure do take offense to the question. Like I said, just trying to get some opions. Thanks again.

you will not be dissapointed!!! picked up a 2010 in feb.... have not had any issues,,, amd i drive it pretty hard cause you can!!! ive had it back and forth to vermont twice and can not tell you how happy i am!!! when people say "its a jeep" im not sue what they mean... my family is a jeep family for years.... never had any problems!!! only normal maintenence.....

I haven't had the vibration, and so far no squealing. But it's a 2010 with only 1700 miles on it. So maybe that'll strike me too. Don't drive 90 very often, and from what I've seen here, the brakes are fixable.

That said, I have had problems since day one with mine.

There's an EVAP leak somewhere, and after 3 visits to the dealer, it's still there. BTW, the tech told me to drive around till there was less than half a tank. Yesterday, exactly as it hit half a tank, bam, the check engine light came on again, and it's the same P0455 error. I'm sure the gas cap message will reappear soon too. But that doesn't affect drivability at all, and I hold out hope they'll eventually diagnose and fix it.

Next my Uconnect has only paired with my phone twice since December when I picked it up. Others aren't having this issue, so I suspect it's a bad unit. The dealer said they'll replace it. But Chrysler doesn't make that process easy, or even logical. Hopefully that resolves the issue. But once again, it doesn't affect drivability.

Next my navigation unit is pretty much useless. Hopefully replacing the radio fixes it too. The tech says the Uconnect and Nav are all connected to the radio. We'll see. Not a drivability issue per se, but makes finding things difficult to impossible. Others have told me their nav units suck too.

Finally my momentary turn signal function only works to the left. Not a major issue, and I'm sure that'll get fixed on the next visit.

So yeah I've had some problems, other than the two most mentioned. More than I should see from a vehicle this expensive, and way too many compared to all the imports I've owned for the past few decades, which had none. There's a definite quality difference in my experience. Others MMV, and that's cool. I can only relate mine.

But, and it's a big but. Whenever I press on the go pedal in the Jeep, a bit ole eatin' grin covers my face, and I forget about these issues...

Put another way, it ain't for sale...

wink

Um, thats alotta issues for 1700 miles. You do realize that if a new car spends 30 days or more in the shop for warranty repairs they are legally obligated to take it back under the Federal Lemon Law right?

Beyond that, I bought my 07 with 35k miles on it, my wife drives it every day, and I don't think there is a better pricepoint/performance SUV on the market. Its everything you could ask for and more. The only real issue I've had was related to a bad aftermarket nav unit that was it in when I bought it. And I'm nearing 45k miles

Um, thats alotta issues for 1700 miles. You do realize that if a new car spends 30 days or more in the shop for warranty repairs they are legally obligated to take it back under the Federal Lemon Law right?



Yeah, but it hasn't been in the shop that much. Mostly because I don't have the time to be over there that much. And I'm sure they'd correct everything long before then. They ARE trying to resolve the issues and haven't fought me on anything. Hell the service manager's the one that recommended the non-Mopar CAI that's on there now.

Just to be clear, I love the beast. But I'm pointing out that in my experience, the import cars I've owned have had much better quality control and less problems. This ain't my first American car either. But in ~30 years I had one gas cap lock solenoid go bad on my Murano, and Nissan covered it. Not bad for 2 Datsuns, 3 Nissans, 1 Toyota, 1 Dodge (Mitsu) Colt, 1 Eagle (Mitsu) Talon, and 1 Infiniti. But to be fair to Jeep, I was looking at Ford's before I decided on the SRT8, and reading their forums, EVERYONE had problems. ;)

wink

This truck is pretty bad ass,fast,handles nice,throw on some non runflat tires and the ride is a lot smoother. If you want a truck definitely go for it,if it doesn't matter car or truck i think the best bang for your buck right now has got to be the new camaro ss i hear nothing but good things about them.

For me the Jeep is the perfect mix of performance and practicality. My Jeep is my daily driver and I use it to go back and forth to work and putz around town. If needed I can haul around 3 others plus luggage and go on a trip for the weekend while yet being able to smoke your run of the mill Mustang , TBSS , etc.
If I did live somewhere where it was practical to drive something like a corvette year round then yes , I would have gone that route over my Jeep BUT all in all and you cannot beat the versatility these things have. I also love the fact that these are somewhat of a sleeper vehicle. I love the looks on peoples faces after they get smoked by a 5000 lb SUV. I am totally debadged right now and was considering ordering a V6 Jeep emblem for the back of my ride :) Alot of people have no clue and would be like WTF was that? That can't have a V6 in it.

The Jeep is definitely worth it, IMO......even for me going from no car payment and not needing another vehicle to buying the Jeep SRT8.

I love it. Only "issue" I've had (12,500 miles so far) is the rear brakes making noise...but I replaced those with some Akebono Euro pads that were meant for a 06 CTS-V and no noise :D

had the same question a year ago, and it is so worth it!! almost one year to the day! when i got mine flew to chicago and drove home to NYC. :D

You would have to pry the keys from my dead carcass!! No BS

I think the fact that many if not all on the forum have put their cash on a Jeep tells you all you need to know......and for me its my second Jeep SRT8......no mods (fully loaded except block heater)....although I've just added Vred tires today (for summer)....and no problems of any note.....even brake squeal....dealership changed my pads all solved, Goodyear tire recall...new tires all good.

Just recognize what you're buying (performance, practicality (in a road warrior), something a little different and good value for money), if that meets your car buying criteria, you wont be disappointed.

Love this machine, adore it, drive it (daily) more than my other cars.

All hail the Jeep

Best SUV ever made.

I love my Jeep.......I think I'm obsessed with it...My wife hates it

I have an '09 with 16,000 miles. Yep, the brakes have begun to squeak...I am simply replacing the pads, no biggie. Other than that, though, it has been perfect. I suppose other things could go wrong...who knows...look at Toyota.

Life is short...the GC SRT8 is really special and worth any relatively slight reliability concern.

as most have said there are fixes for most of the issues. any car or suv you look at will have some type of problems. if you get a JGC SRT8 you will never look back. i think all of us can attest that the biggest problem is the MOD bug. :D just buy one you wont regret it

YES. It's a Jeep Thing You Would Not Understand!


Actually, it's a sports car thing in a Jeep body and 99% of America would not understand.:D

just get one its a beast.. its like every car has to have a problem one day..

Is having the sexy time worth it?

Owning the Jeep is like any other performance car, yet nothing like it. It costs you money... much like.. well. My Audi has cost a lot with it's damn German parts but I love it and stay with it. Decide if you want to be worry free or become a type-a car guy who hangs out on the forums. One of those choices is pretty cool, but neither are bad choices.

If you want a performance vehicle that will also cruise the Interstates, this is it. I have one of the earliest '06's, now with 70,000 miles (my only vehicle). The '06's had a few TSB's, but the dealer fixed them all. If you want to be as trouble free as possible, buy a new one with extended warranty. The max I could get was 7 years 70,000 miles, but at 65,000 miles I had the struts and shocks replaced at no cost (i've driven on some really bad roads at high speed, and the stiff shocks just couldn't take it). If you drive reasonably you could squeeze 25,000 miles out of the Goodyears.

Bottom line, the SRT8 is FUN....you'll never regret it. I'm now waiting for the next generation Jeep SRT8 but there may never be one.

Thanks for the replys. Some of you sure do take offense to the question. Like I said, just trying to get some opions. Thanks again.

Bro, combine Price, Performance, Fun factor and aura...the Jeep is the hottest thing on the streets. I live in Germany and can get new M3s for the same price ($40K). I have driven a lot of powerful european cars and american cars...the Jeep SRT8 holds its own with all of them. It's just plain fun. Easy to mod if your into that too. I have a Black 2007 with 21K miles (bought new in Dec 2006) and I'm sorry to say...I am about to sale it. I am heading to Afghan for 365 days and dont want to have it sitting around. In 2011...I would not hesitate to buy a new one again. The only other car that interests me (again..price /performance/fun factor) is the CTS-V.

If you have the cash and you want to enjoy every minute behind the wheel...buy a Jeep. If you want to save for your future and drive something that can just get you from A to B...there are plenty of rides to choose from .

Not worth it!!!! I hate the GC SRT8 :rolleyes:

Not worth it!!!! I hate the GC SRT8 :rolleyes:

Wait wait, can you answer something?

What the hell is an srt-8 :confused:

Wait wait, can you answer something?

What the hell is an srt-8 :confused:

srt-8? like the charger?:(:confused:

Wait wait, can you answer something?

What the hell is an srt-8 :confused:

A BAD A$$ MTF SUV :D

I was all crazy about buying one few months ago, but they were not in stock anywhere. Then I decided to wait until Spring. Started looking again this weekend after I saw a few of them on the road this week...such a sick SUV. It's gonna cost me some cash but I'm gonna pick one up. I think it's worth it from the sound of the owners here.

Is the Jeep worth it? My experience with a 2009 after a year.

cons: occassional vibration and brake squeal; fairly stiff ride, poor gas mileage, requires premium, lack of rear passenger room.

pros: fantastic performance, responds well to mods, great handling, comfortable enough to take 14+ hour trips with no fatigue, loaded with technology, great sound system, fantastic performance, unique good looking ride that you don't see at every corner like BMW's, Audi's Camaro's and Mustangs, plenty of storage room with rear seats down, very reliable (it's never been to the dealer except for oil changes), muscular exhaust sound straight from the factory.

Verdict: The Jeep SRT8 is in a class by itself. I have absolutely no regrets about getting one and would get another in a heart beat.

Again, thanks for all the opionins.

I have been reading about the vibration problems that never seem to get fixed, TC problems, squealing brakes, crapyear tires, etc. Not trying to offend anybody, just trying to be education before I go out and spend 40K.

My 08 had a slight vibration problem at around 80 mph not enough to worry about never took in the shop for that, my 2010 doesnt have that problem at all. My 08 never had the squealing brakes the 2010 does. No TC problems either one, never had tire problems either one, read somewhere Goodyear fixed that. I don't know what etc. is but neither GCSRT8 had that problem either. All I can tell you is this YOU ARE NOT GOING TO FIND A BETTER OR FINER RIDE FOR 40 SOME K. any where in the Industry. A lot of the people that are having problems DRIVE the PI&^% out of these Vehicles, or change things that shouldn't be changed. For a few Grand, these things will turn in the 10s or almost stock in the 12s (and use it for a daily driver, not the 10s) try that with something else, anything else. A kid down the street had an EVO that ran in the mid 11s with the cost of the car, new, and the mods he had around 50K in it, I ran high 12s low 13s for the same amount and beleive me you would rather have my GCSRT8 any day.



Jack

Not worth it. Go get yourself a Challenger SRT8, they're going for $29,100.




WHERE?





Jack

He was being a wiseass :lol:, Jack and referring to the Ebay auction on a Chally that ended at 29.1k and the dealer doesnt want to honor the auction because they say it was a mistake. That story has gone viral. Check www.challengertalk.com.

This rig is SEX ON WHEELS!

I'm looking for honest opions. I've been looking to buy a GC SRT-8 for a while, but after reading alot of the threads on here about the problems they have and headaches they cause, I was wondering, in everybodies honest opinon, is it really worth purchasing one? So before I go and spend the cash, does the performace and fun out weigh all the problems and headaches. Thanks.

Are you kidding me??? The only issue I have is trying to save my money to purchase a 2013 GCSRT8. As a wise man once told me, "Say what you want to say about the Beast but when the light turns green, it’s a *****!"

GC 09 Blk...Mopar CAI...CMR Tune by Tim@DCX Depot...Limo Tint...Shorty Ant...Billet Tech Custom Shifter...and Ole Yeah Debaged

I think the SRT8 has it's share of problems. The great thing it's got going for it, it's awesome! If my tranny goes out I will say oh well and order a new one. I would not do that with any other car. It's incredible. I'm a Jeep SRT8 guy forever. I approve this message!

I will NEVER EVER sell mine! Not even for a 2012, or 2013, no matter how BAD that Beast might be, however ill probably own two in 2013 if they make them in 2012! Maybe in Inferno Red since my other one will already be black!!!!!

Does a bear sh!t in the woods!!??

If you have to ask, you'll never know ;)

If it's got T*ts or tires it'll give you problems and headaches.

but the fun riding either one is worth it.

Any car is going to have problems. These forums just bring EVERYTHING people want to complain about to light.

I have been reading about the vibration problems that never seem to get fixed, TC problems, squealing brakes, crapyear tires, etc. Not trying to offend anybody, just trying to be education before I go out and spend 40K.

08 with all of the above problems :(

Coming from a guy who also owns a 100MPH+ 28' Cigarette boat, i rather drive me jeep than the boat, its awesome.. I also have a 426 Hemi Cuda, the jeep is still more fun, why. because its a 12 second 5100 pound jeep, LOL, that's radical baby..

I don't own one (yet), but I think it's worth it IF the low MPG's and rising gas prices don't bother you AT ALL. If they do, don't do it. You won't be able to enjoy it the way you should.

On another note (and this is just my humble opinion), I think it's worth waiting until next year to see if there is a next generation SRT8 on the horizon. The next generation standard Jeep Grand Cherokee is a vastly improved auto, so it stands to reason that the possible SRT8 will be vastly improved as well (including a likely 6.4L engine). If it doesn't happen, you can always pick up a nice / clean / low mileage pre-owned SRT8 at substantial savings.

If it's got T*ts or tires it'll give you problems and headaches.

but the fun riding either one is worth it.

Thats hilarious!

I don't own one (yet), but I think it's worth it IF the low MPG's and rising gas prices don't bother you AT ALL. If they do, don't do it. You won't be able to enjoy it the way you should.

On another note (and this is just my humble opinion), I think it's worth waiting until next year to see if there is a next generation SRT8 on the horizon. The next generation standard Jeep Grand Cherokee is a vastly improved auto, so it stands to reason that the possible SRT8 will be vastly improved as well (including a likely 6.4L engine). If it doesn't happen, you can always pick up a nice / clean / low mileage pre-owned SRT8 at substantial savings.

This is probably a good idea if your on the fence about it.

I'm looking for honest opions. I've been looking to buy a GC SRT-8 for a while, but after reading alot of the threads on here about the problems they have and headaches they cause, I was wondering, in everybodies honest opinon, is it really worth purchasing one? So before I go and spend the cash, does the performace and fun out weigh all the problems and headaches. Thanks.

did u get it???

Squeaky brakes... :rolleyes: easy solution to that,

BORLA S ! ! Eliminates the squeaky sound. :lol: :lol:

LOL!, can't wait to get my exhaust system, really interested in Borla.

LOL!, can't wait to get my exhaust system, really interested in Borla.

You'll be smiling for days :D

2008 with 44xxx miles. Been back to the dealer one time, to fix a stuck rear liftgate latch (all maintenance has been DIY). Tires have been replaced, but normal wear and performance. No problems with vibrations, brakes, or anything else. One of the more reliable vehicles I have owned.

Fun? Of course, but you know that already...

YES. It's a Jeep Thing You Would Not Understand!


Actually, it's a sports car thing in a Jeep body and 99% of America would not understand.:D

X 10 Million.....that is the best part about it.....SUV that can run with more than most sports cars. It can't beat them all, well, until it snows.

I'm coming from 10 years of Mercedes Benz ownership with the last one being an AMG (owned quite a few); I wanted something different. I think I found it!

Wife, 2 little girls, dog and a house in a quiet neighborhood on a quiet street in the burbs. Name any vehicle over 420hp that is practical for that.....I dare you. Believe me, you aren't throwing a dog in the back of an AMG w/o worring about every little thing that is going on....and ice cream with the kiddies in the summer, forget it. For me the SRT is a perfect mix of practicality when I need it and eye popping performance. It would smoke my AMG....that should be worth something.

Buy it, drive it, enjoy it......

what problems????
6000+ miles and virtually flawless --
yeah, I hear some brake squeal rarely --
(prob need to bed the brakes)
not a prob in my book --

if you can get one, and you don't, youre CRAZY . . .

I'm looking for honest opions. I've been looking to buy a GC SRT-8 for a while, but after reading alot of the threads on here about the problems they have and headaches they cause, I was wondering, in everybodies honest opinon, is it really worth purchasing one? So before I go and spend the cash, does the performace and fun out weigh all the problems and headaches. Thanks.

okay. If you want a vehicle that seats 5 and can load it up with groceries or luggage... then on grudge day will rip a 13.0 or better in the quarter, has the ability to carve apexes with the best and can stop on a dime, you're going to spend a lot more money. Probably twice the cost, and don't forget to include your insurance rates and maintenance fees in the total cost of ownership.

Look at the alternatives close in utility and performance... then go out to those owner forums and review the problems and report back.

Actually, I would be interested in your selections and objective analysis.. reading the pros and cons after you compare vehicles. Who knows, if you find something better I just may decide to sell mine. Until that day, I will enjoy my SRT with those few issues that are usually resolved under warranty.

Good luck with the search...