Jeep Cherokee
SJ · 1974–1983 · 8 model years · 3 trims
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Photo: Jeep J10 Cherokee SJ series by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Jeep J10 Cherokee SJ Golden Eagle by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1974 Jeep Cherokee S - Beach by Plasticboob, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1981 Jeep Wagoneer (10189530853) by Niels de Wit from Lunteren, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: SJ Jeep Cherokee (rear) by Accord14, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: Jeep J10 Cherokee SJ series by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Jeep J10 Cherokee SJ Golden Eagle by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1974 Jeep Cherokee S - Beach by Plasticboob, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Jeep Wagoneer (10189530853) by Niels de Wit from Lunteren, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: SJ Jeep Cherokee (rear) by Accord14, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | |||||
| Base · SUV | 4.2 L 6-cylinder, in-line | 110 | — | 4-speed manual (3-speed automatic optional) | 4WD |
| 1982 | |||||
| Base · SUV | 4.2 L 6-cylinder, in-line | 110 | — | 4-speed manual (3-speed automatic optional) | 4WD |
| 1981 | |||||
| Base · SUV | 4.2 L 6-cylinder, in-line | 110 | — | 4-speed manual (3-speed automatic optional) | 4WD |
| 1980 | |||||
| Base · SUV | 4.2 L 6-cylinder, in-line | 110 | — | 4-speed manual (3-speed automatic optional) | 4WD |
| 1977 | |||||
| 4MT · SUV | 4.2L Inline-6 OHV | 110 | — | 4-speed manual | 4WD |
| Auto · SUV | 4.2L Inline-6 OHV | 110 | — | 3-speed automatic | 4WD |
| 1976 | |||||
| 4MT · SUV | 4.2L Inline-6 OHV | 110 | — | 4-speed manual | 4WD |
| Auto · SUV | 4.2L Inline-6 OHV | 110 | — | 3-speed automatic | 4WD |
| 1975 | |||||
| 4MT · SUV | 4.2L Inline-6 OHV | 110 | — | 4-speed manual | 4WD |
| Auto · SUV | 4.2L Inline-6 OHV | 110 | — | 3-speed automatic | 4WD |
| 1974 | |||||
| 4MT · SUV | 4.2L Inline-6 OHV | 110 | — | 4-speed manual | 4WD |
| Auto · SUV | 4.2L Inline-6 OHV | 110 | — | 3-speed automatic | 4WD |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 | — |
| 1982 | 2 | — |
| 1981 | 2 | — |
| 1980 | 3 | — |
| 1977 | 1 | — |
| 1976 | 4 | — |
| 1975 | 5 | — |
| 1974 | 3 | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.