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2018 Jeep Cherokee

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$24,395

starting MSRP

Key specs

Base trim shown

SUV

Body style

21

Combined MPG

5

Seating capacity

182” x 67.3”

Dimensions

Front-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

(282 reviews)

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

Consumer reviews

(282 reviews)
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.7
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Most recent consumer reviews

This vehicle is the worst vehicle I have ever owned when

This vehicle is the worst vehicle I have ever owned when it came to reliability. Full head gasket failure at 80,000 miles. The vehicle was well maintained, even early oil changes. Full head gasket failure 10,000 miles later. Over $9000 in repairs. You never feel secure or comfortable in this vehicle because something is always breaking. Even during the very rare times the vehicle is not having issues, it runs terrible.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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I have a 2018 Cherokee latitude plus.

I have a 2018 Cherokee latitude plus. More than 140k miles. Very nice SUV. I think most of this bad reviews are not fair. I will buy a new one in the near future.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Bought 2018 Jeep Cherokee brand new consumed oil from day

Bought 2018 Jeep Cherokee brand new consumed oil from day one. Have to dump extra 1-2 quarts of oil inbetween oil changes. Vinyl peels off doors. Service shifter keeps coming on starting doing it from start. Speakers tic. Center console came loose in the first year. All around hunk of junk. Front is all plastic cheap made. Made cheap enough a dog can destroy it to the point of not working.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Does not recommend this car
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Safety

Based on the 2018 Jeep Cherokee base trim.
Combined side rating front seat
5
Combined side rating rear seat
5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4
Overall rating
4
Overall side crash rating
5
Risk of rollover
17.4%
Rollover rating
4
Side barrier rating
5
Side barrier rating driver
5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5

Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by Jeep
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
5 model years or newer/less than 75,000 miles
Basic warranty terms
3 months/3,000 miles
Powertrain
7 years/100,000 miles
Dealer certification required
125-point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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