Oil level rising (DPF regeneration)
usually 60,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: 'Change oil' warning, oil level above max
Fix: Change oil earlier; avoid only short trips
€0–150
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Jeep Cherokee (KL)
2014–2023
1
engines covered
6
known faults
5,567
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
Enter your VIN and mileage and get a plan built for your exact engine and gearbox.
The Jeep Cherokee (KL) was built from 2014 to 2023.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 6 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is EGR / DPF: it usually appears at 100,000–180,000 km and costs €300–1,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 100–150 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (10.6 %), tyres and wheels (8.0 %), suspension (7.9 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: exhaust, emissions and leaks. It fails less often than average on: brakes, body and corrosion.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 / 2.0 MultiJet II (JTDm / DDiS) | Diesel | Belt · 120,000 km | 5W-30 · Fiat 9.55535-S1 · ~4.2–4.9 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
1.6 / 2.0 MultiJet II (JTDm / DDiS)
EGR / DPF
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Power loss, DPF light
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Timing belt tensioner and water pump
usually 100,000–140,000 km · High risk
Signs: Noise from belt area
Fix: Replace with the belt kit
€400–800
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Dual-mass flywheel
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
€700–1,400
Automatic (Aisin 6-speed / ZF 9HP)
ZF 9HP rough shifts / software
usually 20,000–120,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Harsh or delayed shifts
Fix: Software update; fluid service
€0–400
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.6 / 2.0 MultiJet II (JTDm / DDiS) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 120,000 km or every 96 months | €450–900 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 5,567 tests.
| thousand km | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 3.4 % | 4.7 % | 8.0 % |
| Suspension | 4.1 % | 7.9 % | 11.6 % |
| Steering | 0.1 % | 0.1 % | 0.1 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 4.7 % | 8.0 % | 9.0 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 10.0 % | 10.6 % | 13.1 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.3 % | 1.2 % | 1.0 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 2.7 % | 4.3 % | 7.5 % |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 33,363, of which 9 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 Diesel2.2 (2,184 cm³) · 147 kW (200 hp) · Diesel | 26.2 % | 2015–2020 | 150 g/km | — |
| 1.6 / 2.0 MultiJet II (JTDm / DDiS)2.0 (1,956 cm³) · 125 kW (170 hp) · Diesel | 21.1 % | 2014–2019 | 152 g/km | — |
| 2.2 Diesel2.2 (2,184 cm³) · 143 kW (194 hp) · Diesel | 18.6 % | 2018–2021 | 198 g/km | 8.1 L |
| 1.6 / 2.0 MultiJet II (JTDm / DDiS)2.0 (1,956 cm³) · 103 kW (140 hp) · Diesel | 16.9 % | 2014–2021 | 141 g/km | — |
| 2.2 Diesel2.2 (2,184 cm³) · 136 kW (185 hp) · Diesel | 4.2 % | 2015–2019 | 149 g/km | — |
| 1.6 / 2.0 MultiJet II (JTDm / DDiS)2.0 (1,956 cm³) · Diesel | 3.6 % | 2014–2019 | 139 g/km | — |
| 2.2 Diesel2.2 (2,184 cm³) · Diesel | 2.8 % | 2015–2017 | 151 g/km | — |
| 3.2 Petrol3.2 (3,239 cm³) · 200 kW (272 hp) · Petrol | 2.4 % | 2014–2020 | 231 g/km | — |
| 3.0 Diesel3.0 (2,987 cm³) · 184 kW (250 hp) · Diesel | 1.9 % | 2014–2016 | — | — |
| 2.0 Petrol2.0 (1,995 cm³) · 200 kW (272 hp) · Petrol | 1.2 % | 2019–2022 | 230 g/km | 10.2 L |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Owner complaints in the US
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 6,589 complaints.
Common questions
Does the Jeep Cherokee (KL) have a timing chain or a timing belt?
1.6 / 2.0 MultiJet II (JTDm / DDiS): belt · 120,000 km.
What are the known problems with the Jeep Cherokee (KL)?
The faults with the highest risk: timing belt tensioner and water pump (100,000–140,000 km, €400–800); EGR / DPF (100,000–180,000 km, €300–1,500); dual-mass flywheel (150,000–220,000 km, €700–1,400); clutch wear (120,000–200,000 km, €500–900). The full list by engine is on this page.
What does the Jeep Cherokee (KL) most often fail its roadworthiness test on?
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 100–150 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (10.6 %), tyres and wheels (8.0 %), suspension (7.9 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: exhaust, emissions and leaks. It fails less often than average on: brakes, body and corrosion.
What should you check when buying a used Jeep Cherokee (KL)?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether the car has any open recalls. If the engine has a timing belt, ask for the invoice for its replacement: with no proof, assume it has not been done. On the test drive, watch for these signs: noise from belt area; power loss, DPF light. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other generations
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Suzuki Vitara 2015–Fiat Grande Punto / Punto 2005–2018Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2010–2020Fiat 500X 2014–Fiat Doblò II 2010–2022Suzuki SX4 2006–2014Alfa Romeo MiTo 2008–2018Opel Combo D 2011–2018
Other Jeep models
Jeep Renegade (EU) 2014–Jeep Compass II (EU) 2017–Jeep Grand Cherokee 2010–Jeep Wrangler (JL) 2018–Jeep Wrangler (JK) 2007–2018Jeep Avenger 2023–
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026