2014 Jeep Cherokee Ownership Costs: First Six Months
The only out-of-pocket ownership costs for Cars.com’s long-term 2014 Jeep Cherokee test car after six months and 11,413 miles have been fuel and the first scheduled oil change and tire rotation. The oil life indicator currently sits at 48 percent life left after 3,637 miles since the previous oil change, so we’ve still got a fair amount of time until the next scheduled maintenance.
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Cost free doesn’t mean trouble free, however. We’re still battling erratic transmission behavior after the most recent transmission software update. Quality representatives from Jeep’s parent company Chrysler read our latest transmission woes and put us in touch with a regional service advisor for a more in-depth diagnosis. We’ll have more updates on the Cherokee’s transmission after that appointment.
Otherwise, the Jeep dealership fixed a rattling overhead console and repaired a yanked-out rear AC household power outlet under warranty. We also purchased a Jeep accessory dog kennel ($142.41) that attaches to metal cargo hooks in the cargo area and a cooler ($60) that uses the Cherokee’s built-in cargo rail system, though neither have received much use after our initial testing.
Cars.com photo by Evan Sears
