Jeep Cherokee 2WD

19872001 · 56 configurations

Lowest
16
Average
18
Best
21

The Jeep Cherokee 2WD has been tested by the EPA across 56 different configurations spanning model years 1987 through 2001. Over this period, the Cherokee 2WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 16 MPG to 21 MPG, with an overall average of 18 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2001
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750142016MPG
2001
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300162118MPG
2000
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,300162118MPG
2000
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182320MPG
2000
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500142017MPG
2000
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1999
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,500162017MPG
1999
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182320MPG
1999
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750142016MPG
1999
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1998
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,300162018MPG
1998
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182320MPG
1998
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
1998
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300162118MPG
1997
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182320MPG
1997
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
1997
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (L4)Regular
$3,750142016MPG
1996
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172119MPG
1996
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750142016MPG
1996
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300162118MPG
1995
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,750151716MPG
1995
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150182219MPG
1995
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
1995
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1994
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150182219MPG
1994
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750142016MPG
1994
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1993
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150182219MPG
1993
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
1993
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1992
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172219MPG
1992
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
1992
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300162018MPG
1991
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300172118MPG
1991
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750142016MPG
1991
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1990
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1990
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182220MPG
1990
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172219MPG
1990
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750152016MPG
1990
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1989
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1989
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182220MPG
1989
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172219MPG
1989
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750142016MPG
1989
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
1988
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1988
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,850192421MPG
1988
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182220MPG
1988
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750152016MPG
1988
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1987
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172219MPG
1987
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,850192421MPG
1987
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182320MPG
1987
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750152016MPG
1987
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300162118MPG

Historical Efficiency

2001
18
2000
20
1999
20
1998
20
1997
20
1996
19
1995
19
1994
19
1993
19
1992
19
1991
18
1990
20
1989
20
1988
21
1987
21

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Cherokee 2WD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Jeep Cherokee 2WD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Jeep Jeep / Kaiser-Jeep / Willys- Jeep Cherokee (1984-on) (For Grand Cherokee for 2014 on use 02-422.) grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
2,339
Total Deaths
1,563

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
32.3%
Fire Occurrence
3.6%
Speeding Involved
17.7%
DUI Involved
22.5%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

80%
Front
13%
Side
8%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes117
Fatalities
92
Deaths/Crash
0.79
2022
Fatal Crashes139
Fatalities
93
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2021
Fatal Crashes180
Fatalities
125
Deaths/Crash
0.69
2020
Fatal Crashes191
Fatalities
130
Deaths/Crash
0.68
2019
Fatal Crashes201
Fatalities
147
Deaths/Crash
0.73
2018
Fatal Crashes263
Fatalities
178
Deaths/Crash
0.68
2017
Fatal Crashes284
Fatalities
178
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2016
Fatal Crashes303
Fatalities
191
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2015
Fatal Crashes315
Fatalities
205
Deaths/Crash
0.65
2014
Fatal Crashes346
Fatalities
224
Deaths/Crash
0.65

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2001
1
2000
1
1998
2
1997
4
1996
3
1995
3
1994
3
1993
2
1992
1
1991
2
1990
2
1989
3
1987
9
Critical
Moderate
Advisory