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Jeep Cherokee vs Toyota RAV4

Jeep Cherokee vs. Toyota RAV4

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Jeep Cherokee

$520

Average Annual

Repair Cost

Toyota RAV4

$429

Average Annual

Repair Cost

Overall Reliability Rating

Excellent

The Jeep Cherokee Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 9th out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $520 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is average and the frequency of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the Cherokee.

Excellent

The Toyota RAV4 Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 3rd out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $429 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are both much lower than other vehicles, so the RAV4 is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.

Cost

Average annual repairs total

$520

inexpensive

expensive

$429

inexpensive

expensive

Frequency

Average annual repair shop visits

0.19

not often

very often

0.26

not often

very often

Severity

Percentage of annual repairs that are urgent

12%

not urgent

urgent

10%

not urgent

urgent

Overall Car Ratings & Details

(30 Reviews)

(47 Reviews)

5		(1)
4		(16)
3		(9)
2		(2)
1		(2)

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The Jeep Cherokee ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in fuel economy.

“Bought my 1990 Jeep Cherokee Laredo new, it will be 21 years old in May, 2011. What a fantastic vehicle this has been. True, I don't drive a lot compared to most people, and the vehicle has been...”

“Bought my 1990 Jeep Cherokee Laredo new, it will be 21 years old in May, 2011. What a fantastic...”

397 known problems

81 known recalls

5		(8)
4		(18)
3		(15)
2		(6)
1		(0)

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“Love this car!”

902 known problems

116 known recalls

Vehicle Comparison Rundown

The Jeep Cherokee and the Toyota RAV4 are compact, two-row SUVs. Both the Cherokee and the RAV4 come with front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive.

Looking at their standard engines, the Jeep Cherokee’s 180 horsepower and the Toyota RAV4’s 176 horsepower make them similar in power output. If you’d like extra power, the Cherokee’s optional 271-horsepower engine is a nice boost over the standard choice. The RAV4 does not offer an optional higher-powered engine, but it does offer a hybrid option for improved fuel efficiency.

The Jeep Cherokee is not nearly as space-efficient as the Toyota RAV4. The Cherokee has 54.9 cubic feet of cargo space when you fold the rear seats down. The RAV4 tops this handily, with a whopping 73.4 cubic feet available with the rear seats folded. RAV4 wins by a mile here.

If you plan on taking regular off-road excursions, the Jeep Cherokee has all the traditional Jeep capabilities, and can be specially equipped to excel in this area. The Toyota RAV4 is more of an on-road vehicle, and will do just fine in normal, pavement-based duties.

One benefit that the RAV4 offers is its standard suite of advanced driver assistance features, available on every model in the line.

For power and off-road capability, the Cherokee is a great choice. For space and safety, the RAV4 wins. How will you be using your SUV? Depending on your answer, one of these vehicles will be right for you.

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