Jeep Cherokee KJ
The Jeep Cherokee KJ (2002–2007): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 13 versions in the United Kingdom.
Model codes: KJ · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,500 mm RDW | 4,425–4,437 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm Traficom | 1,806–1,824 mm |
| Height | 1,820–1,870 mm RDW | 1,773–1,859 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm RDW | 2,649 mm |
| Front track | 1,524–1,549 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,518–1,549 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,717–1,931 kg RDW | 1,591–1,956 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,817–2,031 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,359–2,540 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 2,160–3,360 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 180 km/h RDW | – |
| Torque | 215–460 Nm ASTRA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/70R16, 235/65R17
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, Traficom type approvals (Finland), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 62.5% (61.7–63.3) | 69.2% | 14,556 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 50.5% | 36.4% |
| Suspension | 46.4% | 41.6% |
| Lights and electrics | 31.6% | 28.8% |
| Tyres | 25.1% | 31.2% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 24.8% | 18.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 24.6% | 17.1% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 13 versions of the Jeep Cherokee KJ
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United Kingdom 13 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–20092.8L · 2.8 | 2.8 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 246 g/km |
| 2007–20092.8 | 2.8 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 10.5 L/100 km NEDC | 277 g/km |
| 2007–20093.7 | 3.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 12.0 L/100 km NEDC | 284 g/km |
| 2003–20062.4L | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.5–10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 253–255 g/km |
| 20062.4L | 2.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.5 L/100 km NEDC | 255 g/km |
| 2002–20062.5 CRD | 2.5 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 250 g/km |
| 20062.8 CRD · 2.8L | 2.8 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 9.9 L/100 km NEDC | 262 g/km |
| 2004–20063.7L | 3.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 13.0 L/100 km NEDC | 318 g/km |
| 2002–20063.7L | 3.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 13.0–14.6 L/100 km NEDC | 314–347 g/km |
| 2002–20042.4L | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 10.6–11.0 L/100 km NEDC | 253–260 g/km |
| 2003–20042.8Td | 2.8 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 10.3 L/100 km NEDC | 274 g/km |
| 20042.8 CRD | 2.8 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 9.9 L/100 km NEDC | 262 g/km |
| 20032.5 CRD | 2.5 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 250 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.