Jeep Cherokee - any experiences?

Cherokee2015 replied on 06/02/2017 14:48

Posted on 06/02/2017 14:48

We're in the market for a new to us tow car but are taking our time looking about.   Whilst we would favour a Hyundai Sante Fe or Kia Sorento, those models in our price and age range are like hen's teeth.   We have seen a Jeep Cherokee Longitude nearby and as we had never considered Jeep before.    Does anyone have any experience of a Cherokee (not the Grand, just the normal) and if so, could you share your experiences?   We are looking at 2013+.

 

Many thanks in advance

Takethedogalong replied on 30/01/2019 10:38

Posted on 30/01/2019 10:38

Got to admit, Jeeps do have one or two peculiarities. But still great cars, especially for towing and off road.🤔😂

We had a very nice Cherokee, few years ago now, one of the low boxy type ones. We decided to use Wrangler for towing so left Cherokee in garage. We were away four weeks, got home, Cherokee refused to do anything, just gave out a peculiar squeak. It was in a huff, been left too long, had shut everything down, battery flat. Took a bit of figuring out but we got there. We should never have parted with this beauty.

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 30/01/2019 11:16

Posted on 30/01/2019 11:16

Mmmmm, I realise now, my first wife was obviously a Jeep Cherokee👍🏻

viatorem replied on 30/01/2019 13:03

Posted on 27/01/2019 14:29 by Cherokee2015

Almost two years on, we live the Cherokee.  The only fault is with the alarm.  It cannot be disabled therefore on ferries we have to leave the car unlocked so the alarm doesn’t go off and flatten the battery.   An initial problem with the caravan fridge when towing has now been resolved through Jeep diagnostics.   Otherwise great tow car,  very comfortable with lots of useful extras. 

Posted on 30/01/2019 13:03

Just had a look at my Jeep manual, you could try pulling fuse 36 which is the intrusion module and siren. This seems to be all it supplies so everything else should work.

 

viatorem replied on 30/01/2019 13:08

Posted on 30/01/2019 13:08

 Haven't checked where this is but maybe for LHD model

Extract from handbook page 640

Interior Fuses
The interior fuse panel is located in the passenger com-
partment on the left side dash panel under the instru-
ment panel.
Cavity Blade Fuse Description

F36 10 Amp Red Intrusion Module/Siren – If Equipped

viatorem replied on 31/01/2019 18:01

Posted on 31/01/2019 18:01

Ok here's the interior fuse box ,it is behind the cubby box to the lower right side the of the steering wheel for UK cars.As far as I can ascertain from web info fuse 36 is the bottom right red 10A fuse. There are videos on the web of US cars . The cubby box is removed by a firm pull outwards and upwards.

Fuse 36 is the alarm and siren. Haven't tested this works yet......too cold to mess about our there today!

ScreenName6C42D73D5B replied on 10/11/2022 19:15

Posted on 18/02/2017 21:40 by Cherokee2015

The deed is done - today purchased a 2015 Jeep Cherokee Limited, collect Wednesday.    Only hoping we've done the right thing undecided.   Love the car, but nervous about it pulling the van despite it being almost a perfect match via the CC site.     Has really mixed reviews on the car sites but fingers crossed it's good.    Wish us luck x

 

Posted on 10/11/2022 19:15

Hi

how did you get on with the jeep towing as l am considering 2017 Cherokee ltd model. Could not much information about towing experiences

 

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