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Jeep Cherokee Problems

Are you having problems with your Jeep Cherokee? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Jeep Cherokee issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the Jeep Cherokee in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

Sportage GT or Cherokee Sport?

Timely query — at the risk of repeating myself, the Sportage.

Cherokee multimedia failure

Jeep is committed to helping you and company boss Pat Dougherty says the car will be fixed at no cost.

2015 Jeep Cherokee recalled over fire risk
Fiat Chrysler Australia (FCA) has issued a recall for its 2015 KL Jeep Cherokee due to a fire risk.
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Good choice SUV for travelling

I'm a fan of the XC60, which still gets The Tick, but you should also consider the Skoda wagon lineup and test drive both the Octavia and Superb as they are from the Volkswagen family but better value.

Cherokee rattles at start up

A cold-start rattle is not unusual while oil gets to the top of an engine but you should push Jeep for a serious investigation. A better-quality oil might also help.

Correct tyre pressure for my 2014 Jeep Cherokee

You should go with the tyre placard. That's the official figure from the company that designed and built the car.

Delayed delivery of Jeep parts

Fiat Chrysler Australia boss Pat Dougherty replies: "I have asked my guys to expedite and we will call Mr Haman directly to advise. If there is a delay for any reason I will call (the US supplier) to get it resolved."

Jeep improvements

So things are improving but a 12-month wait - while Jeep sorted transmission problems that affected hundreds of thousands of Cherokees - is still not good.

Capped-price Jeep servicing?

Fiat Chrysler, which handles Jeep in Australia, is working on what it describes as a "transparent" pricing program for its vehicles. It's close but I do not have an introduction date yet.

Used Jeep Cherokee review: 1994-2014
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