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Jeep Cherokee repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (34%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (3%)

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Jeep Cherokee body repair cost distribution

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$100 - $499 (10%)

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2019 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

1550 mi Rear tailgate mounted tail light assemblies had moisture in them - replaced Front bumper missing 2 access plugs from factory - installed 

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2017 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

11000 mi Sunroof rattle. 

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2016 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

1240 mi Hood was rubbing on the fenders when it was opened and closed. The dealership re adjusted the hood and squared it up so that it was not rubbing. 

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2015 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

20000 mi sunroof rattles 
24000 mi replaced the sunroof 
Leather wear on driver seat 

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2015 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD

2800 mi There was a bubble under the paint 
5600 mi The backseat began to rattle. Brought to dealer and found out that there was service bulletin on the rattle. They performed the bulletin and it fixed the problem. 

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2015 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

184-horsepower 2.4L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic FWD

5000 mi Fogging headlight since purchased. 

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2014 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

18300 mi

US $145
Broken power outlet 
15000 mi Sunroof rattle 
Squeaking diagnosed as coming from rear seat brackets. Dealer ordered parts. Back ordered now for 2 months. Many other Jeep dealers have ordered same parts, none are shipping. Chrysler has a known flaw in the rear seat but no fix yet. 
30000 mi the fenders above the front and back wheels started peeling up. They replaced it with new ones. 
8000 mi The sunroof rattles when closed horribly. The entire dash rattles over bumps or pavement imperfections. It sounds awful and the stereo can't always be turned up loud enough to cover the noises. 
8000 mi The sunroof dash and doors rattle badly. 
23000 mi Rear, fixed portion of sunroof exploded at 70 mph leaving two-foot hole and scattered fragments everywhere. Fix was a nightmare, worst in 40 years of owning cars. After 36 days had water leak, no wind blocker installed and handprints on headliner. 

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2014 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD

5100 mi

US $130
door weather seal came off. tried to repair but jeep sent the wrong weather seal 
Sun Roof rattle. A TSB was found for this issue as others have complained about this issue. 
43000 mi Sunroof replaced 
32000 mi There was some insulation over the rear hatch that was coming out. 
13000 mi Rattle from the rear sun roof due to wet seal. 

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2014 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

184-horsepower 2.4L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic FWD

13000 mi Searbelt rattle. Dealer didn't address at all. 

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2014 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

184-horsepower 2.4L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD

37000 mi Noise in the sunroof going over bumps. Had to replace the sunroof frame, motor and glass 
125000 mi Wind noice thru the sunroof. Fixed the trim 

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1999 Jeep Cherokee

Engine not specified

185000 mi rusted out bottoms of doors, rear hatch door, and rust hole in rain gutter above windsheild on passengers side ... kept bondo and painting to keep rain out 

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