Jeep
Cherokee
Jeep Cherokee: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassStandard SUV
Model years (US)2000–2011, 2014–2023, 2026–2027
New registrations (EU)2000–2024
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Jeep Cherokee (KM)2025–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | KM |
| Production | August 2025 – present |
| Model years | 2026–present |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Platform | STLA Large Transverse |
| Engines | Gasoline hybrid 1.6 L EP6CDTX turbo I4 |
| Transmissions | eCVT (hybrid) |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm |
| Length | 4,775 mm |
| Width | 1,897 mm |
| Height | 1,714 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,948 kg |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV |
| Assembly | Mexico: Toluca (Toluca Car Assembly) |
Jeep Cherokee (KL)2013–2023
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2013 – February 2023 |
| Model years | 2014–2023 |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive |
| Platform | FCA Compact Wide |
| Engines | Diesel 2.0 L FCA/FPT Multijet II common rail (turbo-diesel) I4 2.2 L Fiat/CNH Multijet II I4 common rail (turbo) Gasoline 2.0 L GEMA Tigershark I4 (China) 2.0 L Alfa Romeo GME T4 Hurricane I4 2.4 L GEMA Tigershark I4 3.2 L Chrysler Pentastar V6 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 9-speed ZF 948TE automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Length | 4,623 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm (Sport, Latitude, and Limited models) or 1,902 mm (Trailhawk model only) |
| Height | 1,681–1,722 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,658–1,835 kg 1,665–1,975 kg (China) |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV |
| Assembly | United States: Toledo, Ohio (Toledo Complex: 2013–2017); Belvidere, Illinois (Belvidere Assembly Plant: 2017–2023) China: Changsha, Hunan (GAC Fiat Chrysler: 2015–2022) |
| Designer | Greg Howell (2010) |
Jeep Cherokee (XJ)1983–2014
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | U.S.: 1983–June 2001 China 1984–2005 (Beijing Jeep) 1994–1997 (Shuanghuan) 2005–2014 (BAW) South America Venezuela: 1987–2001 Argentina: 1996–2000 Egypt: 1992–2001 |
| Model years | U.S.: 1984–2001 |
| Body styles | 2-door SUV 4-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive |
| Engines | gasoline 2,458.1 cm³ AMC I4 2,835.0 cm³ GM LR2 V6 3,965.7 cm³ AMC/PowerTech I6 diesel 2,064.8 cm³ Renault J8S TD I4 2,507.2 cm³ VM Motori 425 OHV TD I4 China (gasoline) 2.0 L Geely 4G20 I4 (BAW Qishi) 2.4 L 4G64 I4 (Beijing Jeep 2500) 2.4 L Geely 4G22 I4 (BAW Qishi) 2.5 L C498QA I4 (Beijing BJ2021/BJ7250/2500) 2.7 L C498QA3 I4 (Beijing Jeep 2700) |
| Transmissions | 4-speed Aisin AX-4 manual 5-speed Aisin AX-5 manual 5-speed Peugeot BA-10/5 manual 5-speed Aisin AX-15 manual 5-speed NVG NV3550 manual 3-speed Chrysler A904 automatic 3-speed 30RH automatic 4-speed Aisin AW-4 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,576 mm 2,499 mm (Beijing BJ2021/7250) |
| Length | 1987–1990: 4,199 mm 1991–1993: 4,288 mm 1994–1996: 4,239 mm 1997–2001: 4,254 mm Jeep BJ2021/7250: 4,290 mm Jeep 2500/2700/BAW Qishi: 4,298 mm |
| Width | 1987–1993, BAW Qishi: 1,791 mm 1994–1996: 1,720 mm 1997–1999: 1,725 mm 2000–2001: 1,763 mm Jeep BJ2021/7250: 1,801 mm Jeep 2500/2700: 1,793 mm |
| Height | 1987–1988 2WD: 1,610 mm 1987–1993: 1,608 mm 1994–1999 2WD: 1,623 mm 1994–2001 4WD: 1,626 mm 2000–2001 2WD: 1,621 mm Jeep BJ2021/7250: 1,621 mm Jeep 2500/2700 and BAW Qishi: 1,699 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,523 kg (approx.) 1,375–1,662 kg (Jeep 2500/2700) 1,610 kg (BAW Qishi) |
| Class | Compact SUV (Cherokee) Compact luxury SUV (Wagoneer Limited) |
| Assembly | United States: Toledo, Ohio (Toledo Complex) China: Beijing (Beijing Jeep and BAW), Shijiazhuang (Shuanghuan Auto) Venezuela: Valencia Argentina: Ferreyra, Córdoba Indonesia: Pademangan, North Jakarta (PT. ISMAC) Egypt: Cairo (Arab American Vehicles) |
| Designer | Dick Teague |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl hybrid | CVT (continuously variable) | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2019–2023 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 9-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2014–2023 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 9-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2019–2022 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 9-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2014–2022 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 9-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2014–2016, 2019–2022 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | 9-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2014–2016, 2019–2022 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | 9-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2019 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 9-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2014–2016, 2019 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | 9-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2015–2018 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 9-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2014–2018 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 9-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2015–2018 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 9-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| +10 more configurations |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · All-wheel drive | 6.4 L/100 km | 6.0 L/100 km | 6.7 L/100 km |
| 2019–2023 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 9-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 9.8–10.7 L/100 km | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 8.1–9.0 L/100 km |
| 2014–2023 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 9-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km |
| 2019–2022 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 9-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km |
| 2014–2022 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 9-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 7.6–7.8 L/100 km |
| 2014–2022 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl · 9-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 10.2–11.2 L/100 km | 11.8–13.1 L/100 km | 8.7–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2014–2022 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl · 9-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.8–10.7 L/100 km | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km |
| 2019 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 9-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km |
| 2014–2019 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl · 9-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 9.0–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2014–2018 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 9-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km | 8.7–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2000–2001 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km |
| 2000–2001 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| +5 more configurations |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2021 | Diesel | 2184 cm³ | 143 kW (194 PS) | 1952–1958 kg | 188–202 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2019–2020 | Petrol | 1995 cm³ | 200 kW (272 PS) | 1885–2068 kg | 221–236 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2015–2019 | Diesel | 2184 cm³ | 136 kW (185 PS) | 1953 kg | 149–150 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2015–2019 | Diesel | 2184 cm³ | 147 kW (200 PS) | 1953 kg | 149–150 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2014–2018 | Petrol | 3239 cm³ | 200 kW (272 PS) | 1892–2036 kg | 216–232 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2014–2018 | Diesel | 1956 cm³ | 103 kW (140 PS) | 1828–1921 kg | 139–147 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2014–2016 | Diesel | 1956 cm³ | 125 kW (170 PS) | 1953 kg | 154 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | Diesel | 2987 cm³ | 184 kW (250 PS) | 2403 kg | 184–198 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | Diesel | 2776 cm³ | 147 kW (200 PS) | 2064–2168 kg | 206–208 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | Diesel | 2777 cm³ | – | 2060–2165 kg | 217–242 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Standard SUV, Small SUV, SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2001, 2014–2023, 2026 |
| Powertrains | Hybrid, Petrol, Flex-fuel |
| Engine displacement | 1.6–4.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6 |
| Transmission types | CVT, Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | All-wheel drive, Front-wheel drive, Four-wheel drive, Rear-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel), Petrol (midgrade) |
| Configurations listed | 98 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,956–3,239 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 103–200 kW (140–272 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,828–2,403 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,694–2,915 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2011, 2014–2023, 2026–2027 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2024 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrain | 5520 | 2014, 2015, 2019 |
| Engine and cooling | 2610 | 2014, 2015, 2019 |
| Electrical system | 2238 | 2014, 2017, 2019 |
| Brakes | 1527 | 2000, 2001, 2014 |
| Speed control and cruise | 657 | 2014, 2015, 2019 |
| Steering | 580 | 2000, 2014, 2019 |
| Visibility and wipers | 522 | 2000, 2001, 2014 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 519 | 2000, 2014, 2016 |
| Seats | 377 | 2000, 2001, 2015 |
| Airbags | 358 | 2000, 2001, 2014 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2001, 2014–2023: 13106 complaints, 477 with a crash and 218 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.