Compact SUVs · KL generation
Think twice Well below average
It scores 14 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $15,151 to own, including $3,963 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Jeep Cherokee.
Reliability
14/100
Well below average
Repairs, 5 years
$3,963
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$8,160
25 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$13,453
$11,839 – $15,068, estimate
Recalls
7
on record
Owner complaints
688
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 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee all-wheel-drive vehicles. The bearing cage for the right front halfshaft assembly may not have been properly heat treated, possibly resulting in the bearing cage breaking and a potential halfshaft assembly failure.
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 2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. These vehicles may have been manufactured with a fuel tube that may leak fuel into the engine compartment.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee and Compass vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. The engines may have a cracked oil pump housing that can result in oil pump failure.
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,
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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 14 out of 100, among the least reliable compact and small SUVs of 2015–2024. The 2022 and 2023 Cherokee scored much better.
It scores 14 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 688 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $3,963 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $15,151 over 5 years: $3,028 in lost value, $3,963 in repairs and $8,160 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $13,453 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (97/100) and the 2019 worst (1/100).
7 recalls on record with NHTSA.