Does the Chrysler Jeep Cherokee fail the MOT on suspension more than it should?
The Chrysler Jeep Cherokee records 28.04 suspension failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 30.48 expected for a car of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−2.44, 95% interval −3.23 to −1.66). It ranks 414 of 701 models on suspension (1 = most failures above expected).
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on suspension · check a Chrysler Jeep Cherokee by registration
What exactly fails on suspension?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Chrysler Jeep Cherokee is “A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn”, recorded 2,242 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2,242 | 11.81 |
| The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 1,166 | 6.14 |
| A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 547 | 2.88 |
| A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 307 | 1.62 |
| A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 261 | 1.37 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 18,982 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a Chrysler Jeep Cherokee gets a suspension advisory, how often does it fail next time?
19.4% of Chrysler Jeep Cherokee MOTs with a suspension advisory were followed by a fail in the same group at the next MOT, typically 12.1 months and 3,608 miles later (4,292 advisories followed).
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 4,292 (advisories followed) · Method: the same vehicles followed to their next ordinary MOT · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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