Jeep Cherokee

"On take off from stand still or from slow roll, it jerks so bad that it's a good thing you have head rests. Have complained twice, but was told it was normal. The ride is like it has no suspension at all. You feel every single bump in the road with a vengeance."

"Drives like a sports car, yet is trail rated for off road."

"Transmission is not smooth from standing start for first and/or second shift. Fine after that"

"Having a v6 engine the acceleration is somewhat lacking...due to engine shutoff system when stopped. But, willing to sacrifice for the better mpg."

"Very underpowered"

"With the V6, this is a very responsive vehicle, both on the highway and off-road."

"Great acceleration, smooth cruise control. Great off road"

"Poor immediate acceleration, especially when passing"

"I love the handling, power, etc. The only change needed is that the front wheel drive spins before the rear engages. Some challenges with rough shifting bug I believe they will take care of that under warranty."

"I did not want an engine that was less than a V6 coming from a V8, this Jeep Cherokee does not disappoint and is quick and agile. Fun to drive!"

"Transmission issues"

"4 cylinder engine w/ the 9-speed transmission is very responsive and we get fuel economy."

"Quick response for acceleration & handling"

"This Jeep is a pleasure to drive. It is very responsive and accelerates quickly when needed. We love driving it!"

"Sometimes sluggish on acceleration."

"I'm very pleased with the acceleration and handling of the Cherokee Limited V6, especially for the gas mileage it gets. It's a sturdy vehicle with a solid feel, yet good for road driving as well."

"The 2017 Cherokee Trailhawk replaced our 2006 Audi A6 Avant. My expectations were that the Jeep would have a hard time living up to the Audi standard. While that is true in some respects, we have been pleasantly surprised by how well the Trailhawk does on highway trips. Of course the Trailhawk tires are somewhat more noisy, the ride and handling are pretty decent. Definitely not up to A6 standards, but surprisingly good."

"Doesn't accelerate very quickly after having slowed down or stopped."

"very slow and clumsy"

"Poor acceleration and ok handling"

"We bought the Latitude 4x4, with the v6. On HWY driving we get over 30 mpg, while overall driving is 22 - 24 mpg. The 271 hp engine w/9 speed trans has ample power and can tow 5k. We use our Jeep for our numerous camping, fishing, and shooting experiences. I handles all of it in style and rugged durability that hasn't failed us yet. Our Jeep came with a complete skid plate and moon roof. Awesome!"

"Very responsive handling and adequate acceleration!"

"Acceleration is non-existent, do not attempt to maneuver in a situation where you ade being overtaken by another vehicle from behind, you will not be able to accelerate away safely."

"Transmission shifts hard usually with a bang and a jolt if your slowing down and then suddenly change to rapid acceleration. After turning a corner then asking it to accelerate rapidly there is a lag before it accepts the command and accelerates. Disappointingly so. PLEASE NOTE STOP/START FUNCTION ON THIS VEHICLE IS A HOAX! IT ONLY WORKS IF THE BATTERY IS < 2 MONTHS OLD!!!!!"

"Have the 4 Cyl engine; 9 speed transmission works with it very well; somewhat sluggish acceleration in higher gears, BUT USING SPORT mode takes care of that issue, especially in hilly areas, and passing on two lane roads. Its selection is the answer to sluggish engine response of 4 cyl engine in AUTO mode. Handling is very good; generally flat in corners, and nicely supple over most uneven pavement conditions, like we have in our rural NW CT area. Not a jarring ride. Overall, very good!"

"Problems with check engine -transmission thumps - no 4 wheel - no parking brake - then it goes away - diagnosis showed no problem?"

"When mildly accelerating from a stop then easing up on the acellerator, the transmission sometimes makes a large clunk as if it is not sure what gear to go into."

"I have been very surprised at the handling and driving experience of the 2015 V6 Jeep Cherokee. I am a releatively spirited driver and the Jeep is very responsive and still returns great mpg's. I am able to get in and out of traffic very easily. The Cherokee is very nimble and handles great in heavy traffic or on the highway. I am still very impressed."

"EVERY SO OFTEN WHEN ACCELERATION IT FEELS LIKE IT SKIPS A GEAR"

"This car has gotten me through many snow storms and handles well on unfavorable road conditions. I like the safety features like blind side detection, and the adaptable cruise is a great feature that I use a lot."

"inconsistent acceleration from stopped position - not shifting through the gears in a timely manner"

"Great acceleration and very stable making fast turns"

"I opted for the 6cyl engine. I am an enthusiast driver and I enjoy the engine responsiveness and performance I'm willing to sacrifice mileage for performance. Handling, while not a sports car, is good with level cornering and ride."

"Great acceleration, handling very good"

"we've taken the Jeep in to a dealer(s) questioning the transmission/acceleration, the east one said he fixed the problem, but it has started again. We'll take off from a stop and then the transmission feels like it dropped off the car!! A very scary thing. At first (other dealers) they didn't know what the problem was, then theist dealer said there was a fix for that an said it was repaired. However, now it' starting to do it again."

"-Starting out from a stopped position is very jerky-jerky until it gets into gear. -Auto-stop is a safety concern if you have to step in the gas fast in an emergency - Front upright posts (on either side of windshield) are 2 great blind spots."

"Wonderful in all areas. No problems at all."

"There is still issues with a "clunk" when accelerating, most recently at 30 mph. It has been solved after servicing, but returns as an issue, this time, only a few weeks after servicing."

"The acceleration from a quick stop (stop sign) is very choppy & car hesitates to accelerate. Also when backing up & then going forward quickly it hesitates or doesn't move for a few seconds. May have to do with start/stop function of vehicle. Very frustrating!!"

"Great power and acceleration with the 6 cyl. Transmission is unsatisfactory. Shifting is uneven and rough."

"Nine speed transmission supplies too much shifting on speed reduction and in stop at traffic lights."

"V6 engine has good acceleration and handling is adequate. Off road especially in sand jeep is absolutely responsive and off road features do come to life when called upon."

"With the 6-cylinder and Trailhawk package, we're able to take our Cherokee nearly everywhere offroad my tricked-out Toyota FJ40 will go, in much greater comfort and twice the gas mileage. Pulling a camping trailer is a breeze."

"when accelerating, there is a delay and it seems as though the vehicle struggles to gain momentum"

"will not go when you step on gas"

"It is a 4 cylinder. The running is a little rough at low speeds"

"Our Jeep has a V6 in it. We had the chance to drive a 4-cylinder Jeep that was similar to ours except it was a 2016 model. Other than better gas mileage, it was a dog. When driving the ''16 model, we felt that when starting from a complete stop, one of us almost needed to get out and kick the Jeep in the butt to get it going. We were really happy to get our 2015 Jeep back and give the 2016 back. We just wern't mindful of the power our Jeep has. I seriously doubt we would buy a Jeep that ha"

"Handles and rides relatively well. 4 cylinder power train sucks; thrashy gutless engine combined with a poorly designed transmission makes for an unpleasant power train. V6 much better but since this is a business fleet vehicle it was not an option."

"The 9 speed automatic transmission has odd shifting-very uncertain at times, then the vehicle does not launch for a second then wham the vehicle over launches like popping a clutch (from a stop and go). Glad I have an extended warranty for this vehicle.."

"Handles great on and off road. Very capable on trails, but mine is mostly for snow."

"I'm not too happy with the delayed acceleration when hitting the gas while the car is "off" or idling from the energy saver feature."

"The Cherokee handles very well, I sometimes forget that I am driving a Jeep 4X4."

"Zero power"

"We live in a rural area with a lot of rough roads. We need real 4 x 4 capability. Most of the SUVs are not true off road vehicles. The Jeep does it all, and it is comfortable to drive on the highway. We have gotten acceptable gas mileage also."

"We have had "software updates" for the shifting twice in the year that we have owned this car. The latest seems to have fixed the problem, but that was done one month ago so we do not have total confidence that there will not be more of this type of problem... a big "clunk" when acceleration at about 40 mph.... not every time, but often enough to make it a problem."

"Accelerates well, particularly merging into interstate traffic. Vehicle is fairly nimble."

"I find the Jeep is lacking in the acceleration department, but it could be because I'm so used to the 200."

"not a smooth transmission"

"Major problem with transmission. Hesitates upon acceleration. Jerky movements."

"FCA needs to continue to work on refining the 9 speed transmission"

"I have owned a variety of off-road-capable vehicles. The usual trade-off is that the better it is off-road, the less comfortable it is to drive at highway speed. This Cherokee drives like a car at 80 mph, and performs like a Jeep in the rocks.and snow. It is the best at combining both functions I have ever experienced."

"Handling is very good. Acceleration on this model sometimes leaves a little to be desired - especially when needed for merging onto the highway, etc."

"see previous"

"Acceleration with V6 is more than adequate. Stop-start has never failed."

"The acceleration and power my V6 jeep has beat every other similar vehicle I test drove."

"My wife loves this little Jeep. Great acceleration for a 4 cylinder with the Fiat transmission."

"Performs excellent great pickup handles easily and breaks good"

"The automatic stop/start feature results in a sudden jerk when I don't stop completely. I experience this every day at a nearby intersection which has a slight incline. I slow down to an almost stop and when traffic allows, I accelerate and get a sudden jerk as the vehicle goes forward."

"With the four cylinder engine acceleration is pretty sluggish. Merging with highway traffic requires putting the gas petal to the floor."

"With the Limited trim level the seats are amazingly comfortable. The ride is very smooth and again comfortable with very little noise from inside or out. There is not a very noticeable level of road noise inside the cabin and no noticeable rattles or squeeks coming from inside the cabin."

"While adequate the seats are fairly low quality. The ride got better and softer after a few months and the road noise is fairly low. Stability in winter driving is excellent."

"The seats have multiple settings that are adjustable and very comfortable. The cabinet noise and ride are very smooth."

"This Jeep is the most comfortable car I've ever had. It has wonderful lumbar support! The drivers seat has adjustable lumbar that's easy to adjust. Because of the comfort of this car, we are able to drive much longer before having to stop than with the dodge."

"The ease of making and receiving phone calls without compromising my attention while driving"

"the sun screen continually rattles. (very disturbing while driving). Seats are sometimes difficult to adjust."

"The seats are easily adjustable with lumbar support which is great when you have a bad back. Also they are heated which is one of the best conveniences."

"I drove alone from the west coast to the east coast in 6 days. I found the vehicle to be very comfortable - even with driving for so many hours."

"Unable to adjust driver seat for driving comfort (distance from steering wheel/petals, height of seat) Acceleration from a stop is slow/jerky, excessive time between gear changing. In general not a smooth ride (unless driving of a recently/new road surface)"

"Seats are very comfortable for short and long trips. Comfortable ride, minimal road noise."

"This is a great car, comfortable, quiet, easy to drive."

"bad ride getting in and out"

"Very comfortable seats front and rear. Visibility is ok, could be better. Smooth, quiet ride."

"Very quiet, seats comfortable even after long travel, handles bumps smoothly"

"The seats are comfortable including the head section"

"Leather heated seats are great since we live in northern US. Electric seats to adjust easily. Rear seats don't flatten completely which would be nicer, but necessary."

"The ride is a little rough sometimes over bad roads."

"This is a VERY tight and quiet car. Very well built!"

"Car is very quiet."

"Fantastic. I do a lot of driving and it's the most quiet, comfortable of any car in it's class. More than a Audi q5 I rented recently. Seats are perfect"

"Very comfortable and quiet ride."

"Low road noise, seats very comfortable, excellent ride."

"Constant rattle coming from the wheels, technitions narrowed it to the hub caps."

"I like the styling of my Jeep, and all the other features of this car. I would have liked back up beepers and a quieter and a smoother ride"

"Well made - great fit and finishes"

"Your NASTY reports are based on a cheap model with the cheap cloth seats. The leather seats are well padded, comfortable, and hold well when going off road. You should have bought the 6 cyl with leather, which MOST people buy, rather than the cheapest model and then bashing it in your report."

"Seats are uncomfortable on long road trips. Climate control always defaults to ECO, which is an annoyance since I always have to switch it off to get max heating or AC."

"The seats are VERY comfortable and the ride is nice and smooth. We get good MPG on trips even when we use the a/c. Love that the stirring wheel warms up in the winter. We are very happy with this purchase."

"I think the outside looks like a station wagon and the seats do not adjust well for short people. i sit on a pillow"

"One annoying little oversight...there's no way to open the back hatch either from the inside or from the key fob. The only way to open it is to go old-school, walk up to it and push he thinger and lift it. I know it's a small thing, but on a rainy day with groceries it's annoying. We have been so spoiled with convenience features in late model vehicles, that this issue seems to me to be a glaring oversight in that regard."

"Heated/cooled seats are a plus in extreme weather. Head rests are not for resting, their angle will cause pain after just a few minutes of use. Rests should be more like the Grand Cherokee."

"The seats are heated and cooled very nice if it is hot or cold outside."

"This is one of the absolute most comfortable vehicles I have ever ridden in. It has a smooth ride, the seats are incredibly inviting from the moment you sit down."

"noisier than I like, rides is harder than I like"

"Comfortable seats, good visibility, very quiet, air & heat work great (climate/temp. wise)."

"This SUV was designed with a tall person in mind. If you are under 5'2 you will not be able to raise the seat too high because your feet will not tough. The arm rest is only good if you can move your seat back. I can't because I am not 6' tall."

"I find the seats to be a bit uncomfortable"

"Front seat backs don't fit my tall back very well. A small pillow helps a lot."

"Quiet cabin. Seats are very adjustable for comfort. 6 cylinder is responsive"

"Seating supports back and maintains stability when turning, u connect system is easy to use with good options to communicate with it. Other controls are very accessible."

"Good pickup, great gas mileage for 4wd car, seats very comfortable."

"Excellent Comfort. Heated Seats, Vented Seats a plus"

"This vehicle is very comfortable for me to both drive and ride in. The seats fit me very well."

"Climate control is excellent. Driver's seat is automatic with many adjustable controls for lumbar comfort. Heated front seats and heated steering wheel are excellent. Noise comfort is above average and ride is mostly smooth - with exception for the most bumpy roads."

"Interior rattles and creaks give the impression of low build quality."

"the jeep does not shift gears well. it 'pulls' itself from 1st to 2nd gear if I am idling from a stop. it does not shift up past that gear unless I 'let up' on the gas and allow it to 'catch up.' as a result, it feels awful and gets really bad city mpg"

"Very comfortabl, quiet, smooth ride"

"the ride is very stiff"

"don't drive it in sand useless"

"I purchased my 2015 Jeep Cherokee Limited basicly loaded. At the time it had all of the current 'tech' features available in most vehicles. I had spec'd out several other SUV's the same size or category with the same level of features which were all more expensive; or did not offer many of the same features. Tothis day I feel that I got a great deal on this Jeep and would probably purchase another one similarly spec'd."

"Decent car for the price."

"Pretty and fun vehicle, but so far we've had two major problems that were due to manufacturing defect and lots of recalls."

"Compared to other SUV's, I value the Jeep reliability and driving characteristics higher than comparable Ford or Chevy. Also the interior cabin is roomier and nicer."

"Excellent value compared to other vehicles purchased, minimal cost of repairs, excellent dealer provided service."

"This is a cheap version of the Cherokee. They xxxxxx you into buying what you think is the jeep your father bought years ago"

"After leasing this Jeep for 3 years, we liked it well enough to buy it. Very happy with our 2015 Jeep Cherokee."

"I thought the value was very good & the car looked great."

"I was able to get more upgrades in my price range. It is a attractive car. I would like a smoother ride. It has been a good car for me"

"Best mpg for small suv, reliability thus far for 4 yrs."

"I paid the same as I had for my 2006 Jeep Liberty"

"this is the 14th Jeep that I have purchased over the years and definitely the worst. The only good thing is that I now get about 24 mpg instead of 13 that I got with my last Jeep which was a 2012 Grand Cherokee"

"This is my first jeep I'm very happy with it. I was interested in a American made mid size suv"

"We downsized to our 2015 V6 Cherokee from a 2011 Grand Cherokee and we don't feel like we lost hardly anything. We actually saved $10,000 to 12,000 by downsizing into a car that better fit my 5' 0" wife and our needs. The Cherokee is actually more powerful and responsive than the V6 Grand Cherokee we owned, rides and drives like a heavier car and has a similar level of equipment to the Grand Cherokee, which doesn't leave much wanting. We checked out all the competitive models before settling on"

"Steel wheels started rusting after a couple years"

"I like the styling, both inside & outside. It has great lines."

"looks like a station wagon"