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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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (55%)

< $100 (20%)

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2021 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

8000 mi Loud squeaking when braking in reverse 

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2017 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

5000 mi Car would not shift from park until multiple tries. Check engine light came on. Drove to dealership. Replaced transmission part. Took 1 month to get part for new vehicle. Had loaner the entire time. Five weeks total for repair to take place. 

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2016 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

53940 mi

C $500
Problems with pads/rotors. 

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2015 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

104000 mi

US $381
Replace front brake pads and turn the rotors. 
107000 mi

US $1500
Brake pads replaced and rotors resurfaced 
Check engine light and warning lights for stop/start system and emergency brake system. 
41000 mi

US $100
Parking brake + ESS not working 

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2015 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

17000 mi

US $800
rotors were rotted, pads rotors 

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2015 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

184-horsepower 2.4L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

101000 mi

US $200
Replace front rotors and brakes. 

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2014 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

65000 mi

US $283
Front rotors and brake pads replaced; rear brake pads replaced 

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2014 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

35960 mi

C $600
Replacement of back rotors and pads 

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2001 Jeep Cherokee

Engine not specified

164000 mi

US $125
Brake lines rusted and blew out again. This time it was the front brakes. Likely caused by high amount of salt on roads in the winter. 

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2000 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

100000 mi

US $600
the brake lines were rotted out from corrosion along with the drums. 
124000 mi

US $400
Rear drum brakes were nearly rusted through. They were weeks away from losing fluid pressure. They were both replaced and have had no problems since. 
137000 mi

US $460
The brake line was abraded by grit that got between the fasteners and the line itself. Tube sprang a leak and the system lost fluid pressure. Poor outcome to an apparently common, preventative problem on older cars. 
144200 mi

US $189
Rusted brake line caused most of the fluid to leak out. Mechanic replaced brake like. 

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1999 Jeep Cherokee

Engine not specified

194300 mi

US $350
Section of the original brake lines were replaced due to a leak caused by corrosion. 
179000 mi

US $90
Rear drum adjuster replaced 

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1998 Jeep Cherokee 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

249500 mi

US $150
Replaced both rear brake cylinders. My back right rear brake cylinder was leaking brake fluid. I noticed lines of brake fluid all on my inner tire and saw my brake fluid was low. After twenty years I am replacing the factory installed rear brake cylinders. 

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