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Jeep CHEROKEE - 2014

195.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2014 is 198.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Jeep CHEROKEE, model year 2014. Sample size: 1,265 cars, 2,801 tests and 5,466 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,265 cars

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee has an overall defect rate of 195 per 100 vehicles, which is slightly above the average of 194 per 100. It shows a notable increase in defects with mileage, particularly in the higher mileage categories, where it performs worse compared to the average vehicle. However, the Cherokee excels in several areas, including steering and visibility, with defect rates significantly lower than the average. On the downside, it has a higher incidence of issues classified as "other," which stands out at 31% compared to the average of 15%. Overall, while this model is comparable to others of the same year, it shows some specific strengths and weaknesses that potential buyers should consider.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,265 cars

Categories

Brakes
▼ 1.8% worse
94.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 84.0% better
1.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 25.0% better
12.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.2 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 26.3% better
29.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 39.5 / 100 tests
  • A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 4.5% worse
207.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 198.8 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 32.1% better
10.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 53.3% better
2.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 4.5 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 100.0% worse
31.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.7 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 361 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,015
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 840
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 599
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 384
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 322
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 282
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 227
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 131
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 84
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 81

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 282
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 131
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 84
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 67
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 61
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 52
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 49
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 33
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 32
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 32