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2014–2019 Jeep Cherokee · common fault repair costs

What the known faults on this Jeep Cherokee typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.

Cost at a glance

Most expensive fault
£350–£3,000
Top three risks, from
£670
Worst case, everything
£5,700

The single priciest documented job on the 2014–2019 Jeep Cherokee is automatic gearbox service or rebuild at £350–£3,000. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £850£5,700 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.

Cost per fault

TransmissionHigh

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

Automatic gearbox service or rebuild£350–£3,000

Inspect · Test-drive through varied speeds; confirm transmission software updates.

ElectricalMedium

Uconnect and general electrical glitches.

Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200

Inspect · Test the screen and accessories.

DrivetrainMedium

PTU/rear axle disconnect faults on AWD.

Brakes (discs, pads, caliper)£200–£800

Inspect · Confirm AWD engages without noise or warnings.

EngineMedium

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

Oil leak trace & seal / gasket£180–£700

Inspect · Check oil level; listen for a tick on start-up.

Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.

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