Overview & Reviews

A new interior sporting modern instrumentation debuts. Front and rear styling is refined, and the rear liftgate is now stamped from steel. Multiplex wiring is designed to improve reliability of the electrical system, while a new paint process aims to polish the finish of all Cherokees.

• Cheap and loaded with rugged character, dual airbags, optional ABS, optional full-time 4WD, optional 4.0-liter six-cylinder engine

User Reviews:

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  Still good for the money - 1997 Jeep Cherokee
  By ksherinian - July 11 - 2:00 am

  The negatives first: - noisy - poor ride - horrible gas quality Positives: - excellent, bare bones, interior design - superb off-road performance - superb winter (snow & ice) performance - 112,500 miles and still no major repairs

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  Good Vehicle - 1997 Jeep Cherokee
  By george - August 24 - 8:23 am

  Ive 237,000 plus miles on this vehicle. Major repairs include clutch replacement (twice), fuel pump, radiator, water pump, air conditioning (freezes up intermittently, still does), and Ive replaced the battery harness once. Despite these repairs, its been a great utility truck for driving on construction job sites. I love power of base inline 6 engine. Ive gotten consistently 23 mpg. average city/hwy. If Jeep makes this vehicle again, I would buy another one. Its a classic.

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  I love my Jeep - 1997 Jeep Cherokee
  By Chris Jeep - May 22 - 2:00 am

  The Jeep has been dependable, reliable and a great fun to drive. I have enjoyed my Jeep and very sad to let it go. I wish these vehicles were still in production. If so, I would have bought another just like it. The engine light came off and on, but you learn this was just a malfuction and nothing mechanically wrong. My wife never like the ride, but she just could not appreciate it.

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  Like the Energizer bunny, it keeps going - 1997 Jeep Cherokee
  By jeep4ever@puertorico - February 2 - 6:33 pm

  Always wanted a Cherokee since high school and it came true about 7 years ago. Bought it with 60,000, in RED no less and with the 4.0. Picked a 2wd (less weight/better fuel econ). Repairs have been few: water pump;radiator;gas pump;starter. Take good care of it and it will last forever!

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  "Jack-of-all-trades" yet master of many - 1997 Jeep Cherokee
  By Mr. Sam - July 27 - 10:00 am

  Ive had my Cherokee for almost two years now and I still love it. Only problems Ive had have been the O2 senser and a R134a leak (which is still not solved). No major problems (knock on wood). Bullet proof off-road capiblity. One of the fastest SUVs out there. Buy one and join the family!

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  Endless reliability internally, falling apart externally - 1997 Jeep Cherokee
  By Jack Nelson - August 5 - 9:18 pm

  Ive had my cherokee for roughly 4 years now, bought it used at 120,000 miles, and I have yet to even touch the motor in terms of repairs. It is a modern day sherman tank mechanically. Ive obviously had to replace my share of wear and tear parts such as the alternator, tie rods, brakes, etc. But never anything on the motor, or even the transmission for that matter. Unfortunately, as with all cars, it is falling apart at the seams in terms of appearance. The bumper fell off the other day for no reason, and it has a crackle when idling (most likely the catalytic converter). Its a pretty big gas guzzler as well. All around Id say it is the perfect "point A to point B" vehicle.

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  Only in a Jeep - 1997 Jeep Cherokee
  By Jeep1413 - July 8 - 10:00 am

  My 97 cherokee Sport has 119,000k and still running. Not as peppy around town as the older models. Great stock off- road capability. I have a few problems like a cracked exhaust manifold,and a vacuum leak. I only get 14 miles per gallon. I have plans to trade it in for a 1996.

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  Second one... - 1997 Jeep Cherokee
  By se - February 12 - 9:03 pm

  97 Cherokee with 154k. Rebuilt the cooling system last year at 145k, the first time it was touched. Virtually indestructible, its done everything asked of it. Its a Jeep..not quiet..not smooth..just good road manners & traction to spare. We always keep a Jeep around for deep snows and the 97 is far better than the 95 we had before. If you need a pack mule to pull or haul & get decent mileage, consider a Cherokee.

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  best bet in class - 1997 Jeep Cherokee
  By Brian - January 25 - 10:20 am

  I drive my 97 Cherokee Country pretty hard. Never had any issues; gas mileage isnt great but I knew that when I decided to get an SUV. This thing accelerates great out of the gate, is comfortable on the highway and is unstoppable off-road. I challenge anyone to get this thing stuck.

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  Jeep Cherokee Country - 1997 Jeep Cherokee
  By Lightnin - January 31 - 10:00 am

  One of the best cars Ive owned. A little wind noise that I would prefer to not have. At 153,000 miles, its worth far more to me than the trade in value offered.