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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 441 repairs.
Jeep Cherokee electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 63 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2021 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 22500 mi | Check airbag system warning message and light frequently comes on. First moved drivers seat around thinking that would fix. No go. Car stayed for two hours. Says left frontal acceleration sensor circuit open. Wire coming apart on R79. Says replaced. Following Monday drive to work, warning is back! |
| 14346 mi US $895 |
Windshield wiper sensor defective. Part replaced under warranty |
2019 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 8000 mi | Car did not start in the AM. Was towed to nearest dealer. Shop stated that it was a loose wire on the starter. Tightened nut and car started. Also found 2 relay switches in the cup holder. No mention from dealer why these were there. |
2017 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 2000 mi | One of my key fobs stopped working. |
2017 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 7000 mi | Meanwhile they had to replace this radio in this vehicle too. Radio still not working right. |
| 94000 mi US $1000 |
Air conditioning component leaking and needed to be replaced. Required dashboard removal |
2016 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 14000 mi | Front proximity sensors kept seeing things that were not there. Tech made adjustments and reset system. No repair items. |
| 34000 mi | Defective cell. Replaced under warranty. |
2016 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 19600 mi | Start Stop system inoperable light came on a little while ago, diagnosed as the Battery not giving enough Amps, replaced battery. |
| 14000 mi | Re-flash computer |
2016 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.4L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 26300 mi | Backup camera not working. Replaced it. |
2015 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Battery bad |
| 44000 mi | Right HID bulb exploded and had to be replaced. Dealer wanted $350 for the bulb, another rep convinced then to do it under warranty, after all the car is only 2 years old. |
2015 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 17500 mi | Leaking AC hose replaced under warranty. |
| 27000 mi | Stop Start would not work due to battery being charged error. Dealer said it was the battery or the voltage sensing unit. I traded it in prior to getting it repaired |
| 4000 mi | Tire pressure monitoring system malfunctioned. New sensor for tires ordered, but backordered and not insralled yet. |
| 24000 mi | Remote start on one key fob stopped working. New fob ordered & Installed on a subsequent trip. |
| 39700 mi | Program new key fob. |
| 21000 mi US $300 |
Car wouldn't start. Service provided by Chrysler jump started car; drove to dealer, replaced battery. |
| 20000 mi | rear camera does not work at night |
| 24000 mi | rear camera replaced poor satellite radio reception |
| 17360 mi | Trailer wiring did not work, required two visits to the dealer to fix. Computer was updated to include the correct options. |
| 25900 mi US $300 |
Battery replaced. Problem is not with the battery. The alternator CANNOT charge full capacity for a very long time after Cranking engine. It loses .3 volts every crank. When the Jeep sits for a length of time, it will self charge up. Due to the differences in Alternators for this Jeep, there are some questions as to which is the proper replacement and if this will truly fix the problem. |
| 47000 mi US $130 |
HID bulbs required replacement. |
| 101000 mi US $209 |
battery starting going dead |
2015 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 4900 mi | One of the rear speakers stopped working. |
| 1000 mi | Air bag malfunction. Harness had a kink in wiring due to being over tightened and passenger side airbag system replaced. |
| 2800 mi | Home link replaced in rear visor. Was no longer working after airbag repair, unclear if somehow caused by that repair. |
2015 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.4L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 5000 mi | Backup, radio screen stopped working. Dealer will not repair. Manufacturing told them not to repair anything |
2014 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 10600 mi | Driver's side door handle proximity keyless entry not working as well as it should. Dealer replaced the door handle under warranty. |
| 29000 mi | Flash software for BCM. TSB # 08-076-15 Tire pressure sensor showing 101. Dealer diagnosed and replaced sensor-tire pressure monitor. Part # 68249197AA. |
| 108000 mi | TPMS replacement |
2014 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 26000 mi | lights on center console that indicate the gear position were all lit up at the same time. |
| 24897 mi | Lane keeping assist stopped working. Techs had no clue what was wrong with it after days of diagnosis. |
| 31178 mi | Lane keeping assist stopped working. Replaced lower camera. |
| 17000 mi | Dash warning: service airbag system They need to remove the driver's seat to fix it. |
| 10000 mi | Eratic cruise control with the transmission shifting up and down causing the vehicle to speed up and slow down. Dealer took the vehicle as a trade in on a 2015 Jeep Cherokee TH. Wife drives the car, and I did not trust it. |
| 6000 mi | 12v outlet no longer works in center consul. |
| 32400 mi | tow pkg lights to trailer = no power. car was re-flashed via Jeep Headquarters remotely |
| 53000 mi US $325 |
passenger side headlamp failure requiring replacement HID bulb |
| 3000 mi | Power seat making grinding sound going back |
| 6000 mi | Rear hatch didn't unlock with proximity key did computer upgrade on all systems, far better hatch works, trans is also smoother |
2014 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 26200 mi | The windshield wipers were not working the way I expected. The mechanic advised that the high amount of pollen in our area causes the wipers to trigger in order to clear the sensor. |
| 21000 mi | Front display was "burned out" after dealer installed software updates. need an entire display (speedometer ) unit. |
| 10000 mi | Tailgate and remote start not working. After numerous tests it was determined that both of my key fobs were not working. Both key fobs were replaced. |
| 43000 mi | Radio head unit replaced due to short in cellular antenna |
| 28000 mi US $100 |
Rear lift gate latch needed replaced |
| 12000 mi | Blue tooth system keeps rejecting phone shortly after connecting it. It had worked perfectly until recently. Dealer updated all radio systems, and connected my phone. On the way home message appeared on screen that no phones were connected |
| 29760 mi | Faulty radar on adaptive cruise control system. Rpaired Under warranty |
| 31800 mi | Power liftgate failed to operate. Dealer replaced liftgate latch and latch motor, liftgate struts. |
2014 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.4L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 24700 mi | Software update - infotainment module |
2014 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.4L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 28000 mi | Had to install 8 software updates |
| 23000 mi | remote fuel door. Had to replace the whole engine wire harness |
2001 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 204000 mi US $362 |
Bad alternator not charging battery. |
| 143500 mi | Garage said the compressor had to be replaced; declined repair. |
| 146000 mi | Failed AC compressor. |
| 72540 mi | replace clockspring washer fluid pump Blower Motor Wiring Contacts Cleaned/Repaired Numerous Annoying Electrical Problems. Intermittant failures of numerous electrical systems. Cleaned and tightened all electrical grounds. Cleaned wiring harness contacts on all major connectors going to sensors/computer modules. |
| 98000 mi US $112 |
New Battery Installed |
2000 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 148000 mi US $331 |
AC/Heater Blower failed. Blower and wiring harness replaced. Now fully functional. |
| 153100 mi US $350 |
starter failed |
| 159000 mi US $500 |
Ac blower motor and blower control switch |
2000 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 111600 mi US $500 |
evaporator replaced |
| 92000 mi US $356 |
replace starter |
| 125000 mi US $20 |
Rear wiper switch broke. |
| 130100 mi US $12 |
The turn signals lights were randomly not flashing left or right which was progressively getting worse to the point were it was starting not to flash at all. I was able to replace the turn signal relay. Took less then 30 minutes. The turn signals lights were randomly not flashing left or right which was progressively getting worse to the point were it was starting not to flash at all. I was able to replace the turn signal relay. Took less then 30 minutes. |
| 133300 mi US $62 |
Replaced Windows Regulator in front drivers side door because the motor would stop working randomly and the window would also go up and down very slowly. Easy and cheap repair. Took probably 30 minutes to swap out with $62 in parts. |
| 146000 mi US $100 |
Front windshield washer motor stopped working. Ordered washer motor assy online and had local shop install it. |
| 160300 mi US $200 |
one of the fans that comes on at specific temps - the bearings were going out, fan had to be replaced. when it came on the vehicle rumbled and shook noticeably passenger door had electrical problems - dome light sensor didn't work, sometimes window wouldn't roll down (no power) |
| 191300 mi US $125 |
Weak battery would not keep charge. Three years old |
| 194200 mi US $20 |
Had to replace turn signal flasher. |
| 192000 mi US $220 |
Low voltage, check gauges light. New battery, still low voltage. New alternator, issue resolved. 195,000 on factory alternator! |
2000 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 198500 mi US $247 |
Added Freon and dye, $60. |
2000 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
125-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 104700 mi | Compressor bad, suspect bad compressor clutch as always had squeal on startup. Replaced compressor, evaporator and recharge. |
1999 Jeep Cherokee
Engine not specified
| 173000 mi US $700 |
A/C was also recharged, oil was changed, and coolant was put in. |
| 237000 mi US $40 |
Headlight/Turn Signal/Emergency Flasher failed and couldn't activate the high beams. |
1998 Jeep Cherokee
Engine not specified
| 230000 mi | AC compressor not working and needed to be replaced |
1997 Jeep Cherokee 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 155000 mi | replace battery |
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