Jeep CHEROKEE - 2017
148.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2017 is 137.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Jeep CHEROKEE, model year 2017.
Sample size: 586 cars, 1,255 tests and 1,859 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 586 cars
The 2017 Jeep Cherokee has a higher overall defect rate than the average car of the same year, recording 148 defects per 100 vehicles compared to the yearly average of 134. Notably, the Cherokee shows significantly better performance in steering and equipment issues, with defects rates of just 1.43% and 1.12% respectively, both well below the average. However, it struggles with brake defects, at 92.4%, which is notably above the average of 71.3%. Additionally, as mileage increases, defects tend to rise, particularly in the higher mileage segments. Overall, while the Jeep Cherokee excels in certain categories, it faces challenges with brakes and other unspecified issues.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 586 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▼ 27.4% worse
92.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 72.5 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 75.0% better
1.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.6 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 20.0% better
11.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.5 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▼ 9.3% worse
22.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.4 / 100 tests
- A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 1.2% better
141.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 143.1 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 22.9% better
5.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.0 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 59.3% better
1.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.7 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 128.9% worse
20.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.0 / 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
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 389
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 357
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 188
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 113
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 87
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 78
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 77
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 76
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 35
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 24
Serious faults (Top 10)
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 77
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 76
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Headlamp aim unable to be tested
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 11