Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 23 model years from 4,607 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

74%

Total Tests

4,607

Highest Pass Rate

1998 (79%)

Years Covered

About the Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee

The Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee was MOT tested 4,607 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 23 model years (1995 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel and petrol/gas versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1998 model has the highest pass rate at 79% from 137 tests. The 2001 model has the lowest at 62%. With a 17 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1995) averages 147,309 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 99,934 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2777cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£410

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,341

Per month£195/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2012 details

How reliable is the Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee?

vs average of all models-8% (82% avg)

vs Chrysler-Jeep brand average+0% (74% avg)

Best to worst year spread17 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2012	91%	43	99,934 mi
2011	70%	60	91,539 mi
2010	72%	125	95,732 mi
2009	70%	200	106,778 mi
2008	78%	161	123,887 mi
2007	75%	417	112,334 mi
2006	74%	562	114,414 mi
2005	73%	453	108,085 mi
2004	76%	609	117,210 mi
2003	66%	397	119,217 mi
2002	71%	285	113,106 mi
2001	62%	172	115,381 mi
2000	90%	82	111,870 mi
2000	80%	59	109,495 mi
1999	75%	190	118,136 mi
1999	78%	80	125,186 mi
1998	76%	190	114,291 mi
1998	79%	137	132,913 mi
1997	68%	158	116,942 mi
1997	69%	54	124,675 mi
1996	70%	88	124,938 mi
1995	75%	48	147,309 mi
1995	68%	37	125,904 mi

Questions about the Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee

Is the Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee reliable?

Across its 23 model years in our data (1995 to 2012), the Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee averages a 74% MOT pass rate, from 4,607 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1998 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 79%.

Which year Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1998 Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee has the highest MOT pass rate at 79%, while the 2001 model has the lowest at 62%, a 17 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.