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Expensive Jeep Cherokee repairs by problem area

Engine (59%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (24%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (6%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 17 repairs.
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Jeep Cherokee repair cost distribution

$2500+ (30%)

$1000 - $2499 (70%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

94000 mi

US $1000
Air conditioning component leaking and needed to be replaced. Required dashboard removal 

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2015 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

125000 mi

US $2000
Oil pump leaking badly 
106000 mi

US $2434
Rear differential replaced due to heavy corrosion and leakage through the differential. 
101000 mi

US $1000
Rear differential leak 
107000 mi

US $1500
Brake pads replaced and rotors resurfaced Oil cooler leak 

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2014 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

56000 mi

US $1000
Check Engine Light Code P0520 - Oil Pressure Sending Unit Low Loop. Sending unit replaced. 
71300 mi

C $500
Right rear shock was leaking bad and was replaced. As Cherokee shocks are not listed for aftermarket, had to go back to FCA - over $200 for shock alone. 
85560 mi

C $1000
Rear right knuckle had one bushing that failed. Couldn't replace just the bushing, so had to replace the $700 knuckle part. No aftermarket parts available. 

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2014 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

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. 

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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. 

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2001 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

210000 mi

US $256
I needed an extra leaf spring, the stock leaf springs in the rear were not up to snuff. In fact they back end of the vehicle has dropped about 2 inches over the last 210,000 miles. 
213000 mi

US $1000
Entire new rear end! what a pain! 

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2001 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

83000 mi

US $3500
Head developed a small crack and was replaced with a new head 

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2000 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

118000 mi

US $4500
Rebuild engine 
130000 mi

US $130
Driver seat broken at the weld 
140000 mi

US $400
Water pump 
171000 mi

US $700
Replaced both hub assembly, ball joints on driver side and tie rod ends. 
172000 mi

US $1200
Replacement of water pump Replacement of axle fluids, front driveshaft and all attending u-joints 
149000 mi

US $2000
Engine head cracked, full engine replacement 

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2000 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

195000 mi

US $3000
radiator blew at 195,000 miles 

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Jeep Cherokee Expensive Problems

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