USED Jeep Cherokee review - Is it just another Jeep nightmare?

In the market for a used Jeep Cherokee? In the used car review video we break down everything you need to know if you're looking for a Jeep Cherokee, including what goes wrong? What features it comes with and whether you should buy a used Jeep Cherokee.

00:00​​​​​​​ - Intro
00:34 - What is it?
03:09 - How's the interior?
07:09 - Tech & safety?
08:53 - What's it like to drive?
11:39 - Pricing, fuel use & warranty
12:23 - What goes wrong?
18:21 - Should you buy it?

What did you think? Did we miss anything? Let us know in the comments below and don't forget to subscribe to stay up to date with all of our latest content!

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[RivaStyx]

When Jim gets nearly the same airtime as Adam, you know your answer.

[MARK]

I bought a 2018 Cherokee Trailhawk withe the 3.2 V6. When I got it as a demo with 6, 900 miles on it, was still like new. I have just under 50, 000 miles on it now. Not one single problem. Love it. Awesome in the snow and AC keeps it more than cool in the hot summer. So glad I got this, and if I ever wear it out, will be buying another.

[homiero]

I had to comment, that front seat storage is actually genius and I agree, why doesn’t every manufacturer do this

[WindsEternal]

I factory ordered my 2014 Cherokee Trailhawk, still own it and still LOVE it!!! Great vehicle overall.

[johnbambo]

Had a 2014 Trailhawk and currently have a 2019 Trailhawk. The 2014 Trailhawk suffered a Rear Diff Lock PSU Failure after 5 years and around 80k. Went to local Jeep Dealer on the GC and they (and Jeep) agreed to trade on the 2019 model as if it was mechanically 100%. The 2014 model only had a 3 year warranty. My first 2019 model was delivered sans GPS and on further investigation it was found to be a factory mis build with wrong AU wiring harness. Long story short after 6, 500k and 6 months Jeep supplied a replacement Trailhawk with an additional 12 months rego at no cost. The replacement 2019 Trailhawk has been fault free and has just had its's 4 year service at which Jeep replaced the battery (under warranty) - no cost. Off Road? Me and 3 mates went to a remote bush cabin on a cattle station near Nanango. The road to the cabin was "Propper 4wding" No Australian Market SUV (in class) sans perhaps the Landrover would have been able to traverse the track, The Trailhawk did it easily. On road the Trailhawk is entirely competent. Would I buy another Jeep, absolutely, just get one that was not built on Friday afternoon.

[kremolaconia]

Worked for Alfa for many years quite happily. Jeep came in to my showroom one day and in all my years I never had customers crying until I sold Jeeps. Then I worked for Land Rover...😬 I'm sorry. Just sorry. Nailed it guys. As always.

[Tom-vkij]

Owns a 2015 Cherokee Trail Hawk....never had a single problem, runs great.

[cdarwin]

I just turned 40K on my 2017 Cherokee KL Trailhawk. I added a Rough Country 2" lift level with 31" x 10" BF Goodrich KO2's. Wow, if you thought they didn't get great mileage stock you can expect 15/19 mph with a range of about 220 miles with this set up. But... so far I still love it and never want to get rid of it.

[maxrfinch]

I have a 2014 Cherokee Trailhawk and love it! I take it out to the dunes, rougher trails, and deep snow. Only time I got stuck was because I wasn't paying attention. Mine's modified with a 2" lift and Bilstein struts. If yours has the original struts and is approaching 90 - 100k miles, prepare for new ones and definitely get the Bilsteins for the same cost.

It's extremely comfortable. I have all the options, with the pano roof, adaptive cruise, lane assist, etc. I beat on mine and some unnormal wear has come from that, but I highly recommend! If you're getting a 2014 - 2016, check the vin to see if it's included in the extended powertrain warranty. Otherwise, see if your 2014 has a build date of 2013. Those are solid buys.

Also the skid plates have saved me more than a few times

[craigparker]

The 96 Grand Cherokee Laredo never let me down for 16 years as a daily driver. Bullet proof 4 L 6 cylinder cost me a total of 1 water pump & 2 fan belts & 1 exhaust manifold. Mostly due to all our Jeeps back then were manufactured in Austria.

[damilolaakanni]

The V6 is more popular because the 4 cylinder is generally regarded to be slow and very noisy, even in North America.

[monctonma]

As a fella jeep owner, who’s experienced nearly every one of these issues, I couldn’t help but laugh at just how accurate this was. Great video.

[d.l.horton]

I fixed my jeep. Its been running fine for a few months. 5.7 Hemi so its worth saving. They never made a diesel available to us Americans.

[ProductofNZ]

I used to work for a Jeep dealer. Factory "new" vehicles would turn up to the lot with engine lights on. JK/JL Wranglers, Compass and Renegades were the worst offenders. I wouldn't buy a Jeep....Unless it was a 4.0L XJ Cherokee from the 90s

[NCF]

I own a 2016 Cherokee Overland with the 3.2L engine. This is one of the best vehicles I have owned. No problems other than tires, brakes, wiper blades and a battery in over 90K miles. It runs like new.

[nathankizzia]

2015 Trailhawk with 140k. Only issues have been with the front suspension. Great vehicle so far!

[reubenlenoir]

Ive got a 2014 KL Trailhawk - I love it! No problems at all, handles trips into the Otways with muddy trails, has no problems tackling the hard stuff - perfect for chucking my 9ft longboard on the inside or on the roof and is perfect for snowboard missions. Something that was missed is that you can expand the cargo area by sliding the rear seats forward so if you have younger passengers that dont need legroom you get bonus boot space. It also handles well in day to day traffic and has plenty of grunt when you need to overtake on the highway. Fingers crossed it keeps up the great work but yeah, I rate it! Happy trails.

[samtoohey]

I own a KJ, so a few years older than this KL. They're great cars and is recommend them providing you can service them and keep them well looked after.

[amorl]

I got 2019 Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 w/ 45k miles. Love love it ! No issues so far

[weekendwarrior]

I've had 2 KLs trailhawks and they are great and will do 98% of trails