What reliability score does the Jeep Cherokee get?

3.9 out of 10, scored from the 8 faults we document for this model and how severe each one is.

Is the 2014–2019 Jeep Cherokee reliable?

Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team

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3.9/ 10

Buy with caution

On our documented-fault scoring the Jeep Cherokee rates 3.9 out of 10 · buy with caution. We hold 8 known faults for it and 3 are rated high severity, so the risk is real but contained. The weak points cluster around transmission, engine and electrical. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.

Verdict · Walk unless the history is spotless

What the score is built from

Critical: 0
High: 3
Medium: 5
Low: 0

Weak points cluster around transmission, engine, electrical, drivetrain.

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The faults that decide it

TransmissionHigh

9-speed ZF automatic hard/erratic shifts and hesitation (improved by updates).

Typically appears: Any
What to inspect: Test-drive through varied speeds; confirm transmission software updates.
Typical repair: Automatic gearbox service or rebuild · £350–£3,000

EmissionsHigh

Hesitation, rough idle, or illuminated engine management light caused by a clogged EGR valve or DPF on 2.0L/2.2L Multijet diesels.

Typically appears: 50,000-70,000 miles
What to inspect: Start the engine from cold, check for uneven idling, and rev to 2,500 rpm to check for excessive black smoke or hesitation before the turbo spools.
Typical repair: DPF forced regen or replacement · £250–£1,600

Cooling SystemHigh

Coolant loss and sweet smell from the front grille due to splitting radiator side tank seams.

Typically appears: 60,000-80,000 miles
What to inspect: Open the bonnet and shine a torch down the sides of the radiator. Look for pink or orange crusty residue along the plastic-to-metal crimped seams.
Typical repair: Head gasket / cooling system repair · £900–£2,600

EngineMedium

2.4L Tigershark oil consumption; 3.2L Pentastar rocker tick.

Typically appears: 70,000+ miles
What to inspect: Check oil level; listen for a tick on start-up.
Typical repair: Oil leak trace & seal / gasket · £180–£700

ElectricalMedium

Uconnect and general electrical glitches.

Typically appears: Any
What to inspect: Test the screen and accessories.
Typical repair: Infotainment repair or software fix · £120–£1,200

Costs are indicative UK independent-garage bands for budgeting and negotiation · never a quote.

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