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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%)
Chart based on 441 repairs.
Jeep Cherokee engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 91 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 w/low range
| 2480 mi | Vehicle had problems remote starting in cold weather (-20C and below). Took the vehicle in, and they advised that there was a maintenance bulletin that needed to be performed (under warranty) for this particular issue. They replaced the fuel pump relay inside of 1 day's work. |
2020 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 1426 mi | Vehicle would start fine but would quit after 7 seconds but only when the temperature was under minus 25 degrees Celsius. Dealer replaced the starter relay with an upgraded one. |
2019 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 14500 mi | Engine light came on. Was scheduled this week for oil change service 15K service this week so took car in for problem and full 15K service as well. Dealer said engine light went off and computer reads no issue. Asked dealer relentlessly during visit to check car over again and check for service bulletin. During oil change mechanic discovered that the Oil temperature switch was bad. Dealer had part in stock and replaced it. Repair appears to have fixed problem. Not sure if switch is considered engine part or electrical part of car system. |
2019 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.4L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 23000 mi | Emission had a small leak causing check engine light . Gasoline filler tube flap was not sealing so a new filler tube was installed |
2018 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.4L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 3000 mi | Recall U39. Recall for fuel supply tube |
2017 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 7539 mi | Engine sometimes revs to 6K RPM at cold start, stays high RPM until shift out of Park. Fixed by TCM/PCM software update. |
2017 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 5000 mi | Start/stop was disabled as battery was charging. Some sensor was bad or charging system was bad. They didn't really tell me. Took them a day or two to identify problem. Took them a day to get the part. Wrong part. Another day to get the part. Mechanic called in sick, took another day. |
2017 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.4L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 43000 mi | Mileage performance recall. |
| 68000 mi US $300 |
Ignition coil went bad |
2016 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 46000 mi US $100 |
Engine began to miss, took to Woodhouse Jeep in Sioux City, IA and they diagnosed a bad ignition coil. Part ordered, covered under extended warranty with $100 deductible. Replaced and repaired the next day. |
| 52080 mi C $160 |
2 aluminum exhaust brackets had severe bimetallic corrosion making the exhaust rattle and move around. This also caused one of the flex pipes to crack. New mounts installed and a new universal flex pipe welded in. |
2015 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
turbocharged 168hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 13640 mi | warranty work to replace engine oil cooler |
| 63240 mi | water pump seal failure |
2015 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 21000 mi | Emission system cause engine check light. Dealer updated and flashed memory. said it was a known problem |
| 3000 mi | Oil switch bad |
| 8000 mi | Coolant leak. R and r upper and lower hoses and adapter Stop start innovations. R and r sensor. Still in nope. R and r battery. |
| 13000 mi | Stop start system not functioning properly. They said it was ok and was working for them. |
| 14000 mi | Stop/start inbox. R and r battery and ibs [intelligent battery sensor] |
2015 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 47000 mi | Check engine light came on. Diagnosed as small leak in fuel vapor reclamation system. Dealer replaced a solenoid under warranty. |
| 33000 mi | Oil pressure sensor malfunction P0520. FCA had to replace sensor and plenum gaskets. They flashed PCM and TCM while in. Shifts better than it ever has. Happy with transmission now. |
| 24000 mi | Oil filter housing leaking oil. R&R oil filter housing. Problem was noted by technician during a routine oil/filter service the prior week. Service writer also found 5 Software updates (FLASH) and they were completed at the same time. |
| 24500 mi | TPS kept the car from accelerating beyond idling. |
| 55000 mi | Crankshaft / rear differential leak. New crankshaft put in and leak fixed under warranty. |
| 107000 mi US $1500 |
Oil cooler leak |
| 125000 mi US $2000 |
Oil pump leaking badly |
| 17400 mi | leaking resonator |
2015 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 45000 mi | Stop Start on and off. |
2015 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.4L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 30500 mi | Engine Light on. Diagnosed as a bad thermostat |
| 31000 mi | intermittent hesitation or bogging down of engine after quick stop then go. |
2014 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 105000 mi US $205 |
Oil Cooler replacement. Leak found during dealer visit - elected to replace on my own with the help of a friend. Well documented on forums of issues with oil cooler leaking (plastic with a metal base) |
| 99000 mi | Engine Oil Cooler replaced Well documented issue of leaking on some units Mazda unit purchased and installed |
| 49000 mi US $480 |
software updates check engine light came on - oil pressure switch was replaced |
| 1000 mi | Intermittent defective ignition coil was causing a misfire and CEL. |
2014 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 34000 mi | Oil filter housing cracked, leaking engine oil. Dealer changed the oil on a previous visit and took responsibility for cracking the housing on the oil filter. They replaced it as an engine warranty item. It took three weeks to get the part due to back orders; seems cracked oil filter housings are a known problem with the Pentastar V-6 engine 2014. |
| 20460 mi | 2 cooling hoses were leaking |
| 37510 mi | Check engine light: engine oil pressure sensor failure. Sensor replaced under warranty even if over by 500km. |
| 6800 mi | Had a intermittent squealing noise coming from the engine |
| 39700 mi US $475 |
My oil pressure sender went bad. My repair guy said this has been a common item with this engine and Chrysler should make it a recall. Also some people had this done and the replaced one went bad also. Make sure you get a newer replacement. |
| 3000 mi | Bearing started to go on the water pump; made an intermittent squealing sound; replaced. |
| Replaced module, car stalled out twice. |
| 32000 mi | Computer needed to be re-flashed is what they called it. |
| 29000 mi | Oil pump went out. Bad oil leak but I noticed nothing and all gauges read correctly. No visible signs of oil leaks so I don't know if when brought in for oil change the mechanic or someone did something. ?? |
| 11000 mi | Check engine light |
| 56000 mi US $1000 |
Check Engine Light Code P0520 - Oil Pressure Sending Unit Low Loop. Sending unit replaced. |
| 37820 mi C $300 |
oil pressure switch replaced |
2014 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 33000 mi | Low oil pressure sensor failed and set off check engine light. Sensor replaced under warranty. |
| 13200 mi | This is an ongoing issue with Jeep Cherokee. Throttle/transmission response via software. Delayed start then surge after accelerating from stop. Throttle control very erratic. This is a continuing issue with FCA. Problem fixed in 2016 cars. |
| 30000 mi | Oil pressure sensor shorted out. Dealer replaced under warranty. |
| 70000 mi US $380 |
Check engine light came on indicating misfire in #2 cylinder. Turned out to be coil and plugs. Mechanic had to remove intake manifold to get at source of problem. |
| 76000 mi US $1200 |
Severe coolant leak - replaced water pump, thermostat, and radiator hose. |
| 11000 mi | Exhaust sputtering noise. |
| 67000 mi | Coil pack for cylinder #5 |
| 58000 mi US $3441 |
Replace oil cooler |
2014 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.4L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 93000 mi US $120 |
Oil pressure sensor needed replacing. Not covered under warranty. |
2014 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.4L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 79000 mi US $1300 |
Could not put gas in the gas tank. Had to replace the entire gas tank. Check valve ball stuck at the top of the tank blocking the air coming out of the tank as was filling the tank. |
| 212000 mi US $200 |
Radiator leak |
| 56000 mi US $260 |
Connector for active grille shutters corroded, harness had to be replaced |
2005.5 Jeep Cherokee
Engine not specified
| 26000 mi £575 |
The engine misfires upon deceleration. Perfect on acceleration |
2004 Jeep Cherokee
Engine not specified
| 111000 mi £50 |
Number 2 injector seal blowing |
| 106000 mi US $300 |
Muffler fell from the vehicle. Replaced Catalytic Converter, Muffler and tail pipe. |
| 107000 mi US $60 |
Valve cover was leaking oil. Replaced valve cover gasket. |
2003 Jeep Cherokee 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 92380 mi A $300 |
Very poor EGR system, clogs up with black soot. With clogged MAP sensor, the computer deactivates the turbo, making it appear that the turbo had failed. Replaced the MAP sensor. Diesel filter is poor, replaced it also. |
| 99200 mi A $160 |
Due to poor grade fuel or poor grade filter a year ago number one injector failed, now number two failed. due to the cost in buying from Australian retailer at $875 to $1100. I sent the injector to M and B fuel injectors in the UK,paid $162. |
2001 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 57000 mi | Jeep would not start. Replaced coolant sensor. |
2001 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 108000 mi US $500 |
Replaced coil pack because cylinder 4 misfiring. |
| 242000 mi US $890 |
Replaced exhaust from catalytic converter back. Replaced radiator and water pump. |
| 211000 mi US $220 |
Replaced radiator, water pump, thermostat, hoses, and serpentine belt. |
| 212000 mi | Head warped blowing head gasket. Head machined flat and installed with new head bolts and head gasket |
| 72540 mi C $75 |
Idle Air Valve |
2001 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 80000 mi US $34 |
Oil pressure gauge was reading low, so I picked up a new sensor at Autozone, unscrewed the old one and screwed the new one in. Cost was $34. |
| 83000 mi US $3500 |
Head developed a small crack and was replaced with a new head |
2000 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 153100 mi US $350 |
replace engine cooling fan |
2000 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 119000 mi US $400 |
Replaced exhaust system from catalytic converter back |
| The Achilles heel of 2000-2001 4.0 I6s. Cylinder head crack. Never overheated the engine, a well maintained truck during my ownership of it. Wasn't worth the cost of repair on a 155k mi, 13 yr old vehicle. |
| 186000 mi US $300 |
Crank position sensor (CPS) failed causing vehicle to power down and not start although it would turn over |
| 189000 mi | Catastrophic piston skirt cracking. Not cost effective to repair. |
| 16000 mi US $150 |
There was a hole in the original muffler and it was replaced. |
| 123000 mi US $230 |
Oil drips on the bottom of car. Oil filter adapter was leaking because of a dried out O ring. The three rubber O rings were replaced on the filter adapter. The mechanic also found that the Valve cover gasket was leaking and was replaced. |
| 131000 mi US $310 |
Muffler was louder than normal and they replaced the muffler under the part's warranty. |
| 138000 mi US $130 |
Cracked radiator hose which caused heavy coolant leak. New hose installed by mechanic. |
| 92000 mi US $189 |
The ignition lock tumbler broke and we were unable to start the car. We couldn't find a part in stock at any local parts stores so towed it to our local mechanic who ordered a part from the dealer for us. The new lock came coded. |
2000 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 149000 mi US $2000 |
Engine head cracked, full engine replacement |
| 172000 mi US $1200 |
Replacement of water pump |
| 104300 mi US $200 |
Radiator leaked. During radiator replacement water pump was weeping as well. Easily replaced both radiator and water pump. |
| 111000 mi US $40 |
Crankshaft Position Failure. Self diagnosed and replaced successfully. |
| 114000 mi US $100 |
Replaced water neck, thermostat, and water pump due to leaks. |
| 118000 mi US $7 |
Idle unstable. Throttle body removed and cleaned out throttle body, idle air control, and manifold absolute pressure sensor. |
| 104000 mi US $400 |
Kept getting misfire trouble codes. Replaced ignition coil pack. No trouble codes to date. Oil leak. Replaced valve cover gasket. |
| 107000 mi US $65 |
engine light back on, indicating cylinder misfire. Local shop could not pinpoint cause, but did compression check and identified low compression in all cylinders, lowest in #3, the cylinder misfiring. Stated this as possible cause. |
| 165000 mi US $30 |
Had a squealing belt and assumed it just needed a new belt. Rep at store asked if I had tried spraying squeaking component. I bought the belt and went home and sprayed everything down pretty good and waited to install the belt to see if that was the problem. Next day, same thing. I thought the belt might need more or less tension so at work I got out my socket set to adjust it. The daggone tensioner rod had snapped in half. I carefully drove it home and waited two days for the part to come in. Super easy install, it just takes time remove the screws that hold the fan and hose from the radiator to the overfill. The part, theoretically, is super easy to install.. you just have to fondle around getting the new rod into the new whatchamajigger thing that the rod screws into to keep it on track. If it wasn't pitch black outside using a headlamp, I could have save half an hour. |
| 118000 mi US $4500 |
Rebuild engine |
| 140000 mi US $400 |
Water pump |
2000 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV
| 195000 mi US $3000 |
radiator blew at 195,000 miles |
1999 Jeep Cherokee
Engine not specified
| 218000 mi US $159 |
Engine stalled - No fuel |
| 194000 mi US $500 |
Coolant and Radiator |
| 95000 mi US $400 |
Replaced Leaking Water Pump. |
1998 Jeep Cherokee 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 171794 mi US $40 |
Engine would not stay running/would not start. Replaced ignition coil. |
| 212000 mi US $200 |
Cracked exhaust manifold. Worn out engine mounts. |
1996 Jeep Cherokee 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 202000 mi | Running hot, radiator leak. Water pump and radiator replaced. Also had lower radiator hose replaced as this was the only cooling system pump I had not replaced yet. |
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