Chrysler-jeep Grand cherokee
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 16 years from 3,524 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
76%
Total Tests
3,524
Best Year
2012 (88%)
Years Covered
16
How reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Grand cherokee?
Chrysler-jeep Grand cherokee by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 88% | 101 | 99,455 mi |
| 2011 | 80% | 92 | 98,683 mi |
| 2010 | 78% | 303 | 106,863 mi |
| 2009 | 81% | 225 | 117,791 mi |
| 2008 | 76% | 300 | 124,156 mi |
| 2007 | 81% | 544 | 118,961 mi |
| 2006 | 77% | 626 | 124,408 mi |
| 2005 | 75% | 287 | 131,679 mi |
| 2004 | 71% | 210 | 119,774 mi |
| 2003 | 75% | 193 | 125,020 mi |
| 2002 | 77% | 98 | 118,619 mi |
| 2001 | 74% | 122 | 104,835 mi |
| 2000 | 77% | 91 | 122,194 mi |
| 1999 | 70% | 171 | 122,241 mi |
| 1998 | 65% | 104 | 123,197 mi |
| 1997 | 72% | 57 | 133,247 mi |
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About the Chrysler-jeep Grand cherokee
The Chrysler-jeep Grand cherokee has been tested 3,524 times in 2024 MOT data across 16 model years (1997 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and LP and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2012 model is the most reliable with a 88% pass rate from 101 tests. The 1998 model has the lowest at 65%. With a 23 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer CHRYSLER-JEEP GRAND CHEROKEEs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 7 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1997) averages 133,247 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 99,455 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
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