Is the Jeep Cherokee 3.7 limited auto reliable?

The Jeep Cherokee 3.7 limited auto has an average MOT pass rate of 71% across 3 years, based on 459 tests in 2026. That's 11 points below the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2002 with a 72% pass rate.

Which year Jeep Cherokee 3.7 limited auto is best?

The 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 limited auto has the highest MOT pass rate at 72%, while the 2001 model has the lowest at 70%. There's a 2 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Jeep Cherokee 3.7 limited auto

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 459 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

71%

Total Tests

459

Best Year

2002 (72%)

Years Covered

About the Jeep Cherokee 3.7 limited auto

The Jeep Cherokee 3.7 limited auto has been tested 459 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2001 to 2003), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2002 model is the most reliable with a 72% pass rate from 258 tests. The 2001 model has the lowest at 70%. With just a 2 point spread, the Cherokee 3.7 limited auto is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Reliability Trend

The JEEP CHEROKEE 3.7 LIMITED AUTO has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2001) averages 108,648 miles, while the newest (2003) averages 95,540 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 3.7 limited auto is 7 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Jeep models.