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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  OIIIIO thrills - 1997 Jeep Cherokee
  By OIIIIO driver - October 7 - 2:00 am

  I have a 93 indestructible Cherokee. I just bought this 97 Cherokee, with 245K miles on it. Paid $1500 for him. My 93 is a standard this 97 is an automatic. IF you can find one get one. I easily expect to get 300 K out of this Jeep. I have 2 new cars a 4runner and a Pontiac, but would rather drive my 97 Jeep any day than these due to the fact "he" is solid as a rock. If the powers that be ever read these blogs , they would re invent these Jeeps, and would have a new following, I love mine and dread the day (if ever) I get rid of it.

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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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  outstanding vehicle - 1997 Jeep Cherokee
  By wizak - April 9 - 10:00 am

  this is the best car i have ever owned! Within the last 12 months I have driven in a blizzard (One of only two cars that was able to get around), driven through a desert, driven from sea level to 14,000 feet high and not one problem. the jeep heats up quickly in cold weather, the ac works wonders in hot temps and its roomy enough to carry a family around town if you wanted it too.

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  A true SUV - 1997 Jeep Cherokee
  By Lara - February 10 - 3:46 am

  I purchased my Jeep Cherokee sport a year ago and I love it. Despite getting bad gas mileage (16 mpg city), I realize that this is an SUV, so its understandable. The only complaint I have is that the engine is extremely loud and roaring. Otherwise, its a very sturdy car. It accelerates well, has great steering, has comfortable front seats, and pretty good road traction. The real fun begins when you go off road, though. This is not an SUV for someone who really needs a station wagon (aka Ford Explorers, Expeditions). The ride on rocky ground with bumps is surprisingly smooth. This is a classic, REAL SUV that will remain a favorite of mine. And, whats cooler than having a JEEP?

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  Beware - 1997 Jeep Cherokee
  By Whitney - June 18 - 9:23 am

  My Jeep has had nothing but problems. Radiator cracked, windows leak, doesnt start most of the time. I have replaced many sensors, hoses, and more. Has had about $4,000 put into it and still doesnt run well. Hasnt held up like I expected. Has a little over 100,000 miles.

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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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  I LOVE THIS THING! - 1997 Jeep Cherokee
  By bradthecarman - December 13 - 2:00 am

  Im completely in love with my cherokee. I have over 260k miles on it, all ive really had to do is preventative care and regular maintance. Its one of the best values Ive ever seen. I wish I would of bought two. It is without a doubt one of the best daily drivers out there.

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  Jeep - 1997 Jeep Cherokee
  By ESB - November 18 - 3:30 am

  Love this baby! Cant seem to want to trade it in. I have put 170,000 on it. Very minor problems such as water pump,starter, and oxygen sensor. Other than that, oil, gas and tires. It gets the gas mileage that it should get for a 4.0 engine. People who complain need a smaller car not a SUV! This baby is fast too.