Jeep Cherokee reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Jeep Cherokee is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 103 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 238 of 442, and 31.8% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is pins and bushes (4.5% of tests).
Ranked 238 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 8,347 Jeep Cherokees aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 31.8% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Jeep Cherokee is 3% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
31.8%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
8,000
Typical age at test: 9 years
Jeep Cherokee MOT failure rate by age
Most common Jeep Cherokee MOT faults
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.5% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.8% of tests
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.7% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9% of tests
- Position lamp: not working2.4% of tests
- Headlamp: not working on main beam2.0% of tests
What the Jeep Cherokee fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 12.8% | About average |
| Brakes | 10.5% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Suspension | 10.1% | About average |
| Tyres | 5.8% | ▼ 20% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 5.1% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Visibility | 4.0% | ▼ 22% less often |
| Body and structure | 4.0% | ▼ 11% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.6% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Steering | 1.4% | ▼ 45% less often |
| Wheels | 0.6% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
What MPG does the Jeep Cherokee do?
Official economy for the Jeep Cherokee ranges from 21.7 to 34mpg across the 17 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2010). A typical petrol version manages 25.7mpg and a typical diesel 31.4mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Jeep Cherokee?
Any Jeep Cherokee first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Jeep Cherokee registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £445 to £790 a year.
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Official figures for 17 versions sold in the UK between 2004 and 2010.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
21.7–34.0 mpg
CO2
217–318 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee 2.86MT · listed 2010 | Diesel | 33.6 mpg | 222g | £445 |
| Cherokee 2.8A5 · listed 2010 | Diesel | 31.4 mpg | 242g | £760 |
| Cherokee 2.8 CRD6MT · listed 2010 | Diesel | 34 mpg | 217g | £445 |
| Cherokee 2.8 CRDA5 · listed 2010 | Diesel | 31.7 mpg | 235g | £760 |
| Cherokee 2.8M6 · listed 2008 | Diesel | 30.4 mpg | 246g | £760 |
| Cherokee (KK) 2.8 (no DPF)M6 · listed 2008 | Diesel | 32.8 mpg | 228g | £760 |
| Cherokee (KK) 2.8 Auto (no DPF)A5 · listed 2008 | Diesel | 30.1 mpg | 250g | £760 |
| Cherokee 3.7A4 · listed 2008 | Petrol | 23.5 mpg | 284g | £790 |
| Cherokee 2.5 CRDM5 · listed 2006 | Diesel | 31.4 mpg | 250g | £760 |
| Cherokee 2.8LM6 · listed 2006 | Diesel | 30.4 mpg | 246g | £760 |
| Cherokee 2.8LA5 · listed 2006 | Diesel | 28.5 mpg | 262g | £790 |
| Cherokee 3.7LA5 · listed 2006 | Petrol | 21.7 mpg | 318g | £790 |
| Cherokee 2.4LM5 · listed 2006 | Petrol | 26.9 mpg | 255g | £760 |
| Cherokee 2.4LM6 · listed 2006 | Petrol | 26.9 mpg | 255g | £760 |
| Cherokee 3.7LA4 · listed 2006 | Petrol | 21.7 mpg | 314g | £790 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 17 versions.
What a Jeep Cherokee costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 25.7mpg…
- diesel, typical official 31.4mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Jeep Cherokee reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Jeep Cherokee is 3% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 103 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Jeep Cherokee?
The most common MOT fault is “Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn”, found in 4.5% of tests.
›What MPG does the Jeep Cherokee do?
Official economy for the Jeep Cherokee ranges from 21.7 to 34mpg across the 17 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2010). A typical petrol version manages 25.7mpg and a typical diesel 31.4mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Jeep Cherokee?
Any Jeep Cherokee first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Jeep Cherokee registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £445 to £790 a year.
›How many Jeep Cherokees fail their MOT?
31.8% of Jeep Cherokees aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Jeep Cherokee combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.