Jeep Cherokee FAQs

• Is the Jeep Cherokee a good car?

  It takes a lot to stand out in a crowded segment of the new car market, but the Jeep Cherokee does exactly that by incorporating genuine off-road prowess and a formidable V6 engine into a rugged SUV chassis, something few of its peers are able to do. Compared with past iterations of the Cherokee, here you have a refreshed look, plenty of safety aids, and more room in the boot, so all told there is a lot to like here given Jeep has maintained its price for this quality 4x4.

• Do Jeep Cherokees have a lot of problems?

  Like any other car, the Jeep Cherokee also has some problems that have been reported among owners. In prior years this included engine and transmission issues, with the 2015 model in particular faring worse than others. Transmission issues resurfaced in the 2019 edition as well, with hard jerky shifts not all that uncommon while shifting into higher or lower gears, however, Jeep has been working to address these issues, and you will find the Cherokee is not particularly any worse than other models when it comes to the incidence of problems.

• How long do Jeep Cherokees usually last?

  If you ask most Jeep Cherokee owners, you'll quickly come to realise that this rugged unit has an average maximum lifespan of about 20 years. Now, just because it might last that long, it doesn't mean it will. After all, a large factor in how long a car might last is whether you keep up with maintenance, and also how you use your car. Even then, just because you might think you have scope to buy a second-hand Cherokee to take advantage of its long lifespan, there is often greater peace of mind when opting for a new model, plus warranty coverage as well.