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Free Jeep Cherokee XJ VIN Decoder

Decode your Jeep Cherokee XJ VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 7 variants (1997+). No registration.

1997+ 7 variants SUV Petrol

Jeep Cherokee XJ specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Cherokee XJ variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
4.0L 4AT AWD (190 HP) 1997 Petrol 4.0 L 190 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp — —
4.0L 4AT RWD (190 HP) 1997 Petrol 4.0 L 190 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD —
4.0L 5MT AWD (190 HP) 1997 Petrol 4.0 L 190 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
4.0L 4AT AWD (178 HP) 1997 Petrol 4.0 L 176 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp — —
2.5L 5MT AWD (125 HP) 1997 Petrol 2.5 L 125 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.5L 5MT RWD (125 HP) 1997 Petrol 2.5 L 125 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.5L 5MT AWD (118 HP) 1997 Petrol 2.5 L 117 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —

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Other Cherokee XJ generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

Cherokee

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Jeep Cherokee XJ VIN FAQ

What does a Jeep Cherokee XJ VIN tell you?+
A Jeep Cherokee XJ VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Jeep Cherokee XJ?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Jeep Cherokee XJ made?+
Our database covers the Jeep Cherokee XJ for model years 1997+, across 7 variants.
Is the Jeep Cherokee XJ VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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