1997 Jeep Cherokee SE

VIN 1J4FJ27S1VL550463

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1997 Jeep Cherokee SE

VIN 1J4FJ27S1VL550463

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NHTSA build data for 1J4FJ27S1VL550463

Trim

Engine

4.0L · V6

Drivetrain

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

1997

Made by

FCA US LLC

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✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$2,910 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 16 MPG combined.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1997 Jeep Cherokee has 10 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 16 MPG.

10 recall campaigns on this model year

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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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.

NHTSA campaign 08V056000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.

NHTSA campaign 09E025000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.

NHTSA campaign 06E065000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 1997 Jeep Cherokee from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 28, 2026.

Market by model year

Gen 1 · 1984–2001

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2001	22	$8,444	100%	173,770 mi
2000	26	$7,499	89%	162,587 mi
1999	20	$5,997	71%	195,722 mi
1998	17	$5,950	70%	170,620 mi
1997	11	$6,388	76%	195,071 mi
1996	16	$4,350	52%	183,152 mi