2018 Jeep Cherokee

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2018 Jeep Cherokee
2018 Jeep Cherokee

Key specs

Base trim shown

SUV

Body style

21

Combined MPG

5

Seating capacity

182” x 67.3”

Dimensions

Front-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

The good:

  • Refined ride
  • V-6 power
  • Steering feel
  • Uconnect 8.4 multimedia system
  • Roomy cabin
  • Sliding, reclining rear seat

The bad:

  • Sometimes-clunky nine-speed transmission
  • Transmission slow to kick down
  • Brake-pedal feel
  • Blurry backup camera image
  • Navigation system's map graphics

5 trims

Starting msrp listed lowest to highest price

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Notable features

  • New Latitude Plus trim level available
  • Five-seat compact SUV
  • Four-cylinder or V-6 power
  • Nine-speed automatic transmission
  • Three four-wheel-drive systems available
  • Automatic emergency braking available
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2018 Jeep Cherokee review: Our expert's take


What it is: The Jeep Cherokee compact SUV comes with four-cylinder or V-6 power and front-wheel drive or a choice of three four-wheel-drive systems. All models have a nine-speed automatic transmission. While certain Cherokee models have more off-road capability than the class norm, most versions compete with on-road-focused small SUVs like the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V and Nissan Rogue.


The Latitude is now the base trim and comes with standard 17-inch aluminum wheels, foglights, high-intensity-discharge headlights and a backup camera. A new Latitude Plus trim level adds an 8.4-inch touchscreen multimedia system, satellite radio, keyless access, an eight-way power driver's seat and a household power outlet. 


 

Consumer reviews

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.7

Most recent consumer reviews

1.0

Wish I never bought a jeep!!!

I am beyond disappointed with this vehicle! At 50,000 mile it practically lives at the dealer. Engine block cracked shower real.and took 13 weeks to replace. After that had it for one day car is spazzing out back to the dealer. Dealership doesn’t call with updates, I have to hound them.

4.0

Good Reliable Vehicle.

I like this car a lot. I gave up a lot of interior space when I traded in my Journey for the Cherokee and the ride is not quite as smooth along with less gas milage but every other way it is far superior. Love the 4x4 and how it handles in snow. The interior design is very nice as is the exterior design. More sleek. It is still a nice comfortable ride, especially on the highway. It is much more reliable than my last car. The seat and steering wheel warmers are an extremely nice touch. Yea, I like the Jeep Cherokee very much.

1.0

2018 Jeeps suck!

The only year between 2013 and 2023 that you can not update or get Apple Car Play? Why did they just exclude this one year? If you have the Grand Cherokee you can get it? Without this you can't use the GPS from your phone or upload software updates? I could change the Head Unit, at a cost of $2,000.00 and even then I have to take it to a dealership so they can get their piece of the action?

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Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by Jeep CPO Go
New car program benefits
Bumper-to-bumper
36 months/36,000 miles
Corrosion
60 months/unlimited distance
Powertrain
60 months/60,000 miles
Roadside assistance
60 months/60,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum age/mileage
6-10 MY and/or 75,001-120,000 miles
Basic warranty terms
3 Month 3,000 mile Max Care Warranty
Dealer certification required
125- Point Inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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