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2017 Jeep Cherokee

9 years ago

I am considering buying a new 2017 Jeep Cherokee latitude. I have always loved jeeps growing up but never owned one. I have always been told that Dodge was a horrible vehicle and i can not get that out of my head. Any suggestions or comments?

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cooper8828

9 years ago

I can't speak to the new ones, but I have a 99 Cherokee going strong.

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Sherry8aNorthAL
9 years ago
My favorite vehicle was a 1993 Jeep Cherokee. I loved it. I wouldn't of sold it, but my husband didn't want to fix it. We paid 35,000 for a new vehicle. I would of rather of put 35,000 into the Jeep. So now I have something that is ok, but not great.
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jemdandy
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Check Consumers Reports. They panned many Jeep models while the company was going through the transition of melding Chrysler with Fiat. The ratings of select models did go up n later years, but not all. Sometime after 1999, Jeep changed from solid axle construction to independent suspension to gain a better ride. That did work, but may have sacrificed some ruggedness.

In my opinion, you should not buy the lowest power engine offered.
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jrb451
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CR does not recommend any of the Jeep vehicles in their 2017 car report issue.
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jemdandy
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I have a 1998 Jeep Cherokee that has given me good service. It has the 4.0 liter in-line 6 cyl engine rated at 190 hp; Automatic transmission, 4 speed with torque converter lock-up clutch. The engine and transmission is yet good. It is aging out due to too many winters in road salt. Holes have appeared in the rocker panel. The remainder of the body is good. There has been a few electrical circuit losses in the body wiring due to corrosion, namely the fog lamps below the bumper and the washer pump for the rear window. It is stiffly sprung and jarring over bumps and railroad tracks. Fuel mileage is not good compared to modern offerings, but not bad for 190 hp. It gets about 19 mi/gal on the average and maybe 20 mi/gal at steady freeway speeds. Gas mileage does improve when touring on roads limited to 55 mph.

The ride is stiff - keeps you awake on long road trips. Interior noise is a bit too much for long trips. Its a driver's machine. For long trips, there are plenty of other offerings that are more comfortable with better mileage, but still, there is something about this thing that I like.

My model has the 3-mode transfer case: part time, full time, and gear reduction. Its a great vehicle for snow, but the heater output could be better. In winter, it never gets really hot unless it is loaded. The cooling system has two fans: the bigger one is electric an only comes on if the coolant goes above a set point or the air-conditioner is turned on. The second fan is smaller an belt driven with a viscous drive. When the coolant is cool, the fan idles at low slip speed and increases as the unit get hotter. Under normal driving conditions, this fan is enough.

It is fully gauged: volts, fuel, temperature, oil pressure, speedometer, tachometer, trip meter, and turn signal indicators. Optional equipment is an overhead display that can display, among other things, outside temperature and 8-point compass directions. The radio has very good sound.

According to CONSUMER REPORTS 2017 Buying Guide, Jeeps to avoid are:

Cherokee 2014- - 2015

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Old Vermonter
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My next door neighbor has a 2016 Cherokee and can't say enough nice things about it.
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jrb451
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