Jeep Cherokee 2.5 crd sport
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 250 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
70%
Total Tests
250
Best Year
2002 (75%)
Years Covered
3
How reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 crd sport?
Jeep Cherokee 2.5 crd sport by Year
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About the Jeep Cherokee 2.5 crd sport
The Jeep Cherokee 2.5 crd sport has been tested 250 times in 2024 MOT data across 3 model years (2001 to 2003), with an average pass rate of 70%. That's 12 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2002 model is the most reliable with a 75% pass rate from 140 tests. The 2003 model has the lowest at 61%. The 14 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2001) averages 138,802 miles, while the newest (2003) averages 124,447 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Jeep brand average of 78%, the Cherokee 2.5 crd sport is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Jeep models.
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