Compact SUVs · KL generation
Think twice Well below average
It scores 7 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $16,089 to own, including $5,135 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Jeep Cherokee.
Reliability
7/100
Well below average
Repairs, 5 years
$5,135
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$8,160
25 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$12,412
$10,923 – $13,902, estimate
Recalls
6
on record
Owner complaints
1,338
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power and/or loss of park function.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power or loss of park function.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a two-speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU). Relative movement in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) between the differential input splines and the transmission output shaft may cause some input spline teeth to wear off, which may eventually cause a loss of engagement between the transmission and the differential insid
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jee
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The tire and rim size information required to be on the Certification label was omitted during manufacturing, which may result in an incorrect tire and rim combination being installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110,
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 13, 2016, to October 17, 2016. Improper welds on the driver's knee air bag inflator may prevent the air bag from properly inflating.
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Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (97/100) and the 2019 worst (1/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 97/100 |
| 2022 | 80/100 |
| 2021 | 38/100 |
| 2020 | 26/100 |
| 2019 | 1/100 |
| 2018 | 14/100 |
| 2017 | 7/100 |
| 2016 | 8/100 |
| 2015 | 5/100 |
Yes. It scores 7 out of 100, among the least reliable compact and small SUVs of 2015–2024. The 2022 and 2023 Cherokee scored much better.
It scores 7 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 1,338 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $5,135 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $16,089 over 5 years: $2,794 in lost value, $5,135 in repairs and $8,160 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $12,412 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (97/100) and the 2019 worst (1/100).
6 recalls on record with NHTSA.