Jeep Cherokee Maintenance Costs

A Jeep Cherokee will cost about $10,607 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service.

This is more than the industry average for popular SUV models by $2,357. There is also a 31.13% chance that a Cherokee will require a major repair during that time. This is 7.66% worse than similar vehicles in this segment. The chart below illustrates how these costs and repair probabilities will increase over time.

Probability of a Major Vehicle Repair (%)
Est Annual Maintenance/Repair Costs ($)

Jeep Cherokee Maintenance Costs

Year Major Repair Probability Annual Costs
1 3.21% $409
2 5.33% $487
3 5.98% $609
4 10.55% $807
5 15.12% $969
6 17.01% $1,226
7 18.34% $1,424
8 23.72% $1,501
9 26.21% $1,553
10 31.13% $1,622
11 48.22% $1,722
12 59.99% $1,879

Jeep Cherokee Maintenance Schedule

Mileage Recommended Maintenance
7,500 Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter
15,000 Rotate Tires, Lubricate Ball Joints, Change Oil and Filter
22,500 Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter
30,000 Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter, Transmission Fluid Service, Spark Plugs Replacement, Lubricate Ball Joints, Transfer Case Fluid Replacement
37,500 Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter, Transmission Fluid Service
45,000 Rotate Tires, Lubricate Ball Joints, Cooling System Flush, Change Oil and Filter
52,500 Rotate Tires, Cooling System Flush, Change Oil and Filter
60,000 Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Ignition Cable (Spark plug wires) Replacement, Transmission Fluid Service, Spark Plugs Replacement, Lubricate Ball Joints, Transfer Case Fluid Replacement, Change Oil and Filter
67,500 Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter
75,000 Rotate Tires, Cooling System Flush, Change Oil and Filter, Transmission Fluid Service, Lubricate Ball Joints
82,500 Rotate Tires, Cooling System Flush, Change Oil and Filter
90,000 Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter, Transmission Fluid Service, Spark Plugs Replacement, Lubricate Ball Joints, Transfer Case Fluid Replacement
97,500 Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter
105,000 Rotate Tires, Lubricate Ball Joints, Cooling System Flush, Change Oil and Filter
112,500 Rotate Tires, Cooling System Flush, Change Oil and Filter, Transmission Fluid Service
120,000 Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Ignition Cable (Spark plug wires) Replacement, Transmission Fluid Service, Spark Plugs Replacement, Lubricate Ball Joints, Transfer Case Fluid Replacement, Change Oil and Filter
127,500 Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter
135,000 Rotate Tires, Lubricate Ball Joints, Cooling System Flush, Change Oil and Filter
142,500 Rotate Tires, Cooling System Flush, Change Oil and Filter
150,000 Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter, Transmission Fluid Service, Spark Plugs Replacement, Lubricate Ball Joints, Transfer Case Fluid Replacement

What About Jeep Cherokee Insurance Costs?

The average cost to insure a Jeep Cherokee is about $2,082 per year. This adds up to around $10,410 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike regular maintenance, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own a Jeep Cherokee. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure

Jeep Cherokee Maintenance Rankings


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Other Jeep Cherokee Costs of Ownership

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