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Jeep Cherokee vs Subaru Crosstrek

Jeep Cherokee vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews

Jeep Cherokee

$520

Average Annual

Repair Cost

Subaru Crosstrek

$492

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 Subaru Crosstrek Reliability Rating is 4.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 1st out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $492 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are both much lower than other vehicles, so the Crosstrek is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.

Cost

Average annual repairs total

$520

inexpensive

expensive

$492

inexpensive

expensive

Frequency

Average annual repair shop visits

0.19

not often

very often

0.13

not often

very often

Severity

Percentage of annual repairs that are urgent

12%

not urgent

urgent

not urgent

urgent

Overall Car Ratings & Details

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

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397 known problems

81 known recalls

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8 known problems

5 known recalls

Vehicle Comparison Rundown

The Jeep Cherokee and the Subaru Crosstrek are in two different vehicle size classes. The Cherokee is a compact two-row SUV, while Crosstrek is a compact two-row, car-based, five-door hatchback SUV. The Cherokee comes with front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive. The Crosstrek comes with standard all-wheel drive.

The Cherokee has more power, with a standard engine putting out 180 horsepower, as well as an optional engine with 271 horsepower. Crosstrek comes in second-best, with only a single engine option, putting out just 152 horsepower. There’s no contest in this area; the Cherokee is the clear winner.

Interestingly, the Subaru Crosstrek, with its sloping hatchback roofline, beats the Jeep Cherokee on cargo space. The Crosstrek contains 55.3 cubic feet of space when its rear seats are folded. This is a shade more than the Cherokee’s 54.9 cubic feet rating with its rear row flat.

Making a decision between the Jeep Cherokee and the Subaru Crosstrek has a lot to do with power. If the Crosstrek’s standard and only engine doesn’t have enough oomph for you, you may be better off with the Cherokee. But the Cherokee costs many thousands of dollars more, and all-wheel drive is an additional option. The Crosstrek, with its standard all-wheel drive, is the clear value proposition here.

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