Jeep Cherokee XJ (1984–2001)
Jeep Cherokee XJ (1984–2001) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Jeep Cherokee — body generations
Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.
Engines used in the Cherokee
Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.
| Engine | Years in this model | Also used in | VIN builds ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep 4.0L 6-cylinder | 1987–2001 | 10 models | 260 |
| Jeep 2.4L 4-cylinder | 1998–2023 | 12 models | 109 |
| Jeep 2.5L 4-cylinder | 1984–2000 | 10 models | 80 |
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About this generation
The Jeep Cherokee is a line of sport utility vehicles (SUV) manufactured and marketed by Jeep over six generations. Marketed initially as a variant of the Jeep Wagoneer (SJ), the Cherokee has evolved from a full-size station wagon to one of the first compact SUVs and into its latest generation as a crossover SUV.
Source: Wikipedia — Jeep Cherokee, CC BY-SA.
Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 9 | 364 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle Speed Control |
| 1991 | 9 | 242 | Service Brakes (Hydraulic), Service Brakes, Seat Belts |
| 1992 | 5 | 117 | Service Brakes (Hydraulic), Vehicle Speed Control, Power Train |
| 1993 | 7 | 517 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Structure |
| 1994 | 9 | 527 | Structure, Engine And Engine Cooling, Service Brakes (Hydraulic) |
| 1995 | 11 | 612 | Structure, Engine And Engine Cooling, Service Brakes (Hydraulic) |
| 1996 | 10 | 450 | Service Brakes (Hydraulic), Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling |
| 1997 | 10 | 1,380 | Power Train, Fuel System (Gasoline), Service Brakes (Hydraulic) |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 8 | 2,113 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power Train |
| 2000 | 7 | 1,885 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Engine And Engine Cooling |
| 2001 | 8 | 1,133 | Service Brakes, Visibility, Hydraulic |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
For sale right now
- 1987 Jeep Cherokee Base — $29,995 · 41,238 mi · Reading, PA
- 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport — $12,950 · 144,365 mi · Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania
- 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport — $2,500 · 169,000 mi · York, PA
- 1995 Jeep Cherokee Sport — $21,500 · 112,510 mi · Johnstown, PA