Compact SUVs · KL generation
Fair Below average
It scores 26 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $14,476 to own, including $3,073 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Jeep Cherokee.
Reliability
26/100
Below average
Repairs, 5 years
$3,073
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$7,846
26 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$15,804
$13,908 – $17,701, estimate
Recalls
3
on record
Owner complaints
334
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 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The steering rack gear may break, possibly causing a loss of steering control.
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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 |
Not especially. It scores 26 out of 100, below average for compact and small SUVs; the 2022 and 2023 scored better.
It scores 26 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 334 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $3,073 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $14,476 over 5 years: $3,557 in lost value, $3,073 in repairs and $7,846 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $15,804 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (97/100) and the 2019 worst (1/100).
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.