Jeep Cherokee XJ
The Jeep Cherokee XJ (1984–2001): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 81 versions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: XJ · Sold in: United States, Canada, European Union, United Kingdom, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,250 mm RDW | 4,199–4,298 mm |
| Width | 1,790–1,830 mm RDW | 1,720–1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,630 mm RDW | 1,608–1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm RDW | 2,499–2,576 mm |
| Front track | 1,473–1,524 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,473–1,518 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,448–1,580 kg RDW | 1,375–1,662 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,548–1,680 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,105–2,210 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 2,500–3,300 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 450–750 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 180 km/h RDW | – |
| Torque | 198–343 Nm ASTRA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/70R16
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, 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 | 69.1% (67.9–70.2) | 69.2% | 5,836 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 41.1% | 41.6% |
| Brakes | 40.7% | 36.4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 33.2% | 17.1% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 26.6% | 18.6% |
| Lights and electrics | 25.6% | 28.8% |
| Tyres | 14.0% | 31.2% |
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)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
4,750 complaints for model years 1984–2001. 496 crashes · 201 fires · 374 injuries · 26 deaths
- Brakes 1,050
- Body and structure 418
- Engine 382
- Speed control 296
- Airbags 177
- Fuel system 164
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 81 versions of the Jeep Cherokee XJ
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United Kingdom 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–20012.5L | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 11.7 L/100 km NEDC | 279 g/km |
| 2000–20012.5L Turbo Diesel | 2.5 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 255 g/km |
| 2000–20014.0L | 4.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 14.4 L/100 km NEDC | 341 g/km |
United States 74 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2001 | 4.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345–368 g/km |
| 1998–2001 | 4.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 325–345 g/km |
| 1998–2001SIL | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 325–345 g/km |
| 1998–2001SIL | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1997–2000SIL | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1998–2000 | 2.5 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 307–325 g/km |
| 1989–2000SIL | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 17–19 MPG (12.4–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 291–325 g/km |
| 1997 | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1991–1997(FFS) | 4.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1997 | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1997 | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1997 | 4.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 1985–1996(FFS), SIL | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18–20 MPG (11.8–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 276–307 g/km |
| 1985–1996(FFS), SIL | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 18–20 MPG (11.8–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 276–307 g/km |
| 1991–1996(FFS) | 4.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 1988–1996(FFS), SIL | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 16–18 MPG (13.1–14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 307–345 g/km |
| 1988–1996(FFS), SIL | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 307–325 g/km |
| 1995(FFS), CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1994–1995(FFS), CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1988–1990(FFS), SIL · SIL | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1988–1990(FFS), 2MODE · CLKUP · (FFS), CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1990(FFS), CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1989–1990(FFS) | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1989–1990(FFS) | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1989–1990(FFS), CLKUP | 4.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1989–1990(FFS), CLKUP | 4.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1989CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1987–1988(FFS) (SPFI), SIL · (FFS), SIL | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1988(FFS), 2MODE | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1988(FFS), SIL | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1987–1988(FFS) (MPFI), 2MODE · (FFS), 2MODE CLKUP | 4.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1988(FFS), 2MODE CLKUP | 4.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1986–1987(DSL,TRBO) (NO-CAT) | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 253 g/km |
| 1986–1987(FFS) (SPFI), SIL | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 263–276 g/km |
| 1987(FFS) (SPFI), 2MODE | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1987(FFS) (SPFI), 2MODE | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1986–1987(FFS) (SPFI), SIL | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 263–276 g/km |
| 1986–1987(FFS) (SPFI), SIL | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 276–291 g/km |
| 1987(FFS) (MPFI), SIL | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1987(FFS) (MPFI), 2MODE | 4.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1987(FFS) (MPFI), SIL | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1986(DSL,TRBO) (MPFI) (NO-CAT) | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 243 g/km |
| 1985–1986(FFS) · (FFS) (SPFI) | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1986(FFS) (SPFI) | 2.5 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1986(FFS) (SPFI), SIL | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1986(FFS) (SPFI) | 2.5 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1986(FFS) (SPFI) | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1985–1986(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1986 | 2.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1984–1986 | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1986 | 2.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1985(DSL,TRBO) | 2.1 L | Diesel | 3-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 301 g/km |
| 1985(DSL,TRBO) | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 243 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model, SIL | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) | 2.5 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1985(FFS), SIL | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1984–1985(FFS) | 2.5 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 307–325 g/km |
| 1984–1985(FFS) · (FFS), SIL | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model, SIL | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model, SIL | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1984–1985(FFS) CA model | 2.5 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 307–325 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model, SIL | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) | 2.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) | 2.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model | 2.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1984(FFS)(SIL) | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1984(FFS)(SIL) CA model · (FFS) CA model | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 2.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
Canada 4 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–2001Sport utility vehicle | 4.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 14.4–15.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 331–366 g/km |
| 1995–2001Sport utility vehicle | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 12.9–15.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 297–361 g/km |
| 1995–1999Sport utility vehicle | 2.5 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | 13.4–14.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 308–338 g/km |
| 1995–1999Sport utility vehicle | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 11.5–13.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 265–320 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.