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We buy Jeep Cherokees from every year, 1995–2020, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Jeep Cherokee by year
The Cherokee is a SUV sold from 1995–2020 with engines including 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl and 2.0L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 86 recalls and 12,667 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Cherokee | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 15–19 | 6 | 608 |
| 1996 Cherokee | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 15–19 | 6 | 447 |
| 1997 Cherokee | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 15–20 | 4 | 390 |
| 1998 Cherokee | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 16–20 | 5 | 399 |
| 1999 Cherokee | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 16–20 | 2 | 366 |
| 2000 Cherokee | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 16–20 | 1 | 369 |
| 2001 Cherokee | 4.0L 6-cyl | 15–18 | 2 | 229 |
| 2014 Cherokee | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | 20–25 | 13 | 2,650 |
| 2015 Cherokee | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | 21–25 | 11 | 1,789 |
| 2016 Cherokee | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | 22–25 | 9 | 1,410 |
| 2017 Cherokee | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | 21–25 | 6 | 1,337 |
| 2018 Cherokee | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | 21–25 | 7 | 687 |
| 2019 Cherokee | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | 21–26 | 11 | 1,661 |
| 2020 Cherokee | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | 21–26 | 3 | 325 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Jeep Cherokee problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Cherokee, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Jeep Cherokee: questions
How much is a junk Jeep Cherokee worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Cherokees with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Jeep Cherokees that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Jeep Cherokee year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2014 Cherokee (2,650). Across all years, the most-reported components were power train, engine and electrical system.
Which Jeep Cherokee year has the most recalls?
The 2014 Cherokee has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 13. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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