These are standard specifications for the 1997 Jeep Cherokee, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual , 4 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | 4WD |
Production Years for Series : | 1984 - 2001 |
Price : | $15,305-$27,520 |
Weight : | 2950 lbs | 1338.097 kg |
Engine & Transmission
Inline 4 | |
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Displacement : | 2458 cc | 150.0 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
Power : | 125 HP (92 KW) @ 5400 RPM |
Torque : | 140 Ft-Lbs (190 NM) |
Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.2 in | 81 mm. |
Compression : | 9.2:1 |
Valvetrain : | 8 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Throttle-body fuel injection |
Inline 6 | |
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Displacement : | 3966 cc | 242.0 cu in. | 4.0 L. |
Power : | 190 HP (139.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
Torque : | 235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) |
Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
Compression : | 9.2:1 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Multi-port Fuel Injection |
V 8 | |
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Displacement : | 5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L. |
Power : | 220 HP (161.92 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
Torque : | 300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 3600 RPM |
Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
Compression : | 9.2:1 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Multi-port Fuel Injection |
5 Manual , 4 Automatic
Production Figures
Total Jeep Production for 1997 : | 472,872 |
1997 Jeep Cherokee |
Handling
Recall
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
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Manufacturer | U.S. DRIVE RIGHT |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 08V056000 |
Summary | U.S. DRIVE RIGHT IS RECALLING 107 MY 1994-1998 RIGHT HAND DRIVE, 4-WHEEL DRIVE JEEP CHEROKEE VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 101, 'CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS;' NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT;' NO. 111, 'REARVIEW MIRROR;' NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION;' NO. 115, 'VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER;' NO. 118, 'POWER WINDOW SYSTEM;' NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS;' NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION;' AND NO. 301, 'FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY.' |
Consequence | THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIRED STANDARDS. |
Remedy | U.S. DRIVE RIGHT WILL MAKE ALL THE REQUIRED MODIFICATIONS. A REPRESENTATIVE WILL TRAVEL TO THE CUSTOMER'S LOCATION AND MAKE THE MODIFICATIONS ON SITE. THE RECALL WILL BE PERFORMED ON A REGIONAL BASIS BEGINNING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT U.S. DRIVE RIGHT AT 1-888-632-5936. |
Notes | CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
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Manufacturer | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 06E026000 |
Summary | CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. |
Consequence | WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
Remedy | PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988. |
Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO PRO-A MOTORS AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED 'LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.'CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
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Manufacturer | BRAKE PARTS, INC. |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 06E022000 |
Summary | CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. |
Consequence | LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
Remedy | AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354. |
Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AC DELCO, AIMCO, CARQUEST, AND BENDIX BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON DAIMLERCHRYSLER OR FORD VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
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Manufacturer | AJ MOTORSPORT |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 06E065000 |
Summary | CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. |
Consequence | LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
Remedy | AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026. |
Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AJ MOTORSPORT AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED 'LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.'CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
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Manufacturer | AIRTEX PRODUCTS |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 06E011000 |
Summary | CERTAIN AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 1997-2004 JEEP WRANGLER; 1997-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE; 1997-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE; AND 2000-2003 DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES. THE PLASTIC ELECTRICAL GROMMET CONNECTORS AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH AUTOMOTIVE FUELS AND MAY DEGRADE CAUSING A POTENTIAL LEAK PATH FOR FUEL. |
Consequence | IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
Remedy | AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-880-3056. |
Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, CHEROKEE, WRANGLER, OR DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR |
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Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Mfr Report Date | 19950701 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 00V136000 |
Summary | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS CAN EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD IN THE 'SALT BELT.' IF THE ROTORS ARE NOT REPLACED, THE CORROSION CAN EVENTUALLY COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER HUB SECTION OF THE ROTOR. |
Consequence | THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE. |
Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION. |
Notes | OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 5, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE |
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Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Mfr Report Date | 19960725 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 00V105000 |
Summary | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. WATER AND/OR ROAD SALT IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE COULD LEAD TO CORROSION. |
Consequence | SUCH CORROSION CAN LEAD TO ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT OR COULD ALLOW INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS. |
Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE AND LOCATE THE NEW MODULE ON THE TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL. |
Notes | OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 15, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Mfr Report Date | 19960925 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 97V194000 |
Summary | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FUEL TANK MOUNTED FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT ACCURACY CAN DEGRADE OVER TIME, INDICATING SIGNIFICANTLY MORE FUEL IN RESERVE THAN IS ACTUALLY PRESENT. |
Consequence | OWNERS MAY NOT BE AWARE THAT THEIR VEHICLE IS LOW ON FUEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH IF THE VEHICLE STOPS DUE TO NO FUEL. |
Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT. |
Notes | CHRYSLER WILL MAIL OWNER NOTIFICATIONS IN 3 PHASES.THE FIRST PHASE WILL BEGIN JUNE 16, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
Data updated January 2023
1997 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $16,900 |
Avg. Household Income : | $37,005 |
Avg. Home : | $124,100 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.22 |
1997 Jeep Cherokee FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee? A: The 1997 Jeep Cherokee has a wheelbase size of 101.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee? A: The 1997 Jeep Cherokee has a length of 165.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee? A: The 1997 Jeep Cherokee has a width of 70.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1997 Jeep Cherokee cost when new?A: The 1997 Jeep Cherokee cost approximately $15,305 to $27,520 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee? A: The 1997 Jeep Cherokee was offered as a Country Station Wagon, Grand Cherokee Laredo, Grand Cherokee Wago TSI, Grand Cherokee Wagon Limited, Grand Cherokee Wagon Orvis, Grand Cherokee Wagon TXI, SE Station Wagon, Sport Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Jeep produce in 1997? A: Jeep produced 472,872 automobiles in 1997.Q: What engines did the 1997 Jeep Cherokee have? A: The 1997 Jeep Cherokee had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2458 cc | 150.0 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 125 HP (92 KW) @ 5400 RPM and 140 Ft-Lbs (190 NM) Inline 6 (3966 cc | 242.0 cu in. | 4.0 L.) with 190 HP (139.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) V 8 (5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 220 HP (161.92 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 3600 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1997 Jeep Cherokee have? A: The 1997 Jeep Cherokee had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee?
How many 1997 Jeep Cherokee were produced?
How powerful was the 1997 Jeep Cherokee? Was the 1997 Jeep Cherokee popular? Was the 1997 Jeep Cherokee expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee? A: The 1997 Jeep Cherokee has a wheelbase size of 101.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee? A: The 1997 Jeep Cherokee has a length of 165.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee? A: The 1997 Jeep Cherokee has a width of 70.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1997 Jeep Cherokee cost when new?A: The 1997 Jeep Cherokee cost approximately $15,305 to $27,520 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee? A: The 1997 Jeep Cherokee was offered as a Country Station Wagon, Grand Cherokee Laredo, Grand Cherokee Wago TSI, Grand Cherokee Wagon Limited, Grand Cherokee Wagon Orvis, Grand Cherokee Wagon TXI, SE Station Wagon, Sport Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Jeep produce in 1997? A: Jeep produced 472,872 automobiles in 1997.Q: What engines did the 1997 Jeep Cherokee have? A: The 1997 Jeep Cherokee had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2458 cc | 150.0 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 125 HP (92 KW) @ 5400 RPM and 140 Ft-Lbs (190 NM)Similarly Sized Vehicles
from 1997
Jeep Monthly Sales Volume
March 2023
154,203