Jeep Cherokee / Liberty — TIMING CHAIN OR BELT?

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The Jeep Cherokee is a SUV ( D-segment in Europe) produced by the American manufacturer Jeep, within the Italian conglomerate FCA (now Stellantis). It dates back to 1974, when it was first marketed as a full-size SUV (F-segment). The Jeep Cherokee was sold as a variant of the Jeep Wagoneer, and has evolved into a midsize SUV. Currently, this vehicle has a total of 5 generations. Jeep also sells the Jeep Grand Cherokee, a luxury version of this SUV.

The Cherokee became truly popular during its second generation, in which Jeep even replaced traditional sedans and estate cars. Such was the demand that its replacement, the Jeep Grand Cherokee, was released as a completely independent vehicle. This initiated a successive line of vehicles that evolved to what is now considered Jeep’s flagship.

The Jeep Cherokee changed its name in the United States starting with the third generation and was renamed Jeep Liberty to differentiate it from the Grand Cherokee. The marque has also shown intentions to change this name in other markets in the future. It had a size similar to the previous generation’s. It was the smallest car by the brand until the Jeep Patriot and the Jeep Compass were launched.

The fourth generation of Cherokee / Liberty was also sold as Dodge Nitro. Due to its inability to meet emission regulations, the diesel variant wasn’t available in the United States.

The fifth and current generation of this vehicle lost some of its off-road bodywork to become a more standard SUV or crossover. The Cherokee Gen 5 is the first Jeep vehicle to be built on the FCA Compact Wide platform, jointly developed by Chrysler and Fiat.

Just as the Cherokee had already changed its name in the United States so that it would not be confused with the Grand Cherokee, the head of the Cherokee Nation asked Jeep to change the name of this model in 2021. Stellantis said they would ponder the request.

Alternatives to the Jeep Cherokee include the Land Rover Freelander, Mitsubishi Montero, Kia Sorento, although the current model competes against luxury SUVs such as the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, BMW X3 and Audi Q5.

Jeep Cherokee / Liberty. Timing Belt or Timing Chain?

Down below you will see a list with all the Jeep Cherokee models which have been produced so far. They are classified by model identifier, year and type of bodywork. Above each list, we show you a series of pictures so that you can have a visual reference for each model. In some cases, both the original and its updated design are displayed to help you identify them with ease.

In this guide you will find all the Jeep Cherokee models.

■ Timing Belt / Cam Belt (Correa / Faja de Distribución)
■ Timing Chain (Cadena de Distribución / Cadena de Tiempo)
■ Gear Driven (Distribución por Engranajes)
■ 100% Electric, No Timing (Sin Distribución)
■ Unknown / Not Updated (Información desconocida)

If a car model is specified in blue, it means its motor engine has a timing chain; that is, it has no timing belt. The rest of the vehicles marked in grey have a timing belt/cam belt.

Jeep Cherokee I – First Generation (SJ) (1974)

SUV

Diesel Engines

There were no diesel-engined versions of the Jeep Cherokee Gen 1.

Petrol Engines

• W280 2.8 4×4 110 CV (1983 – 1986)
• N360 5.9 4×4 174 CV (1980 – 1986)

Jeep Cherokee II – Second Generation (XJ) (1984)

SUV

Diesel Engines

• 2.1 D 87 CV (1984 – 1987)
• J8S 742 2.1 D 4×4 80 CV (1986 – 1992)
• J8S 2.1 TD 87 CV (1984 – 2001)
• J8S 2.1 TD 80 CV (1989 – 1992)
• ENC 2.5 TD 116 CV (1995 – 2001)
• ENC 2.5 TD 4×4 116 CV (1988 – 2001)
• ENC 2.5 Tdi 4×4 116 CV (1996 – 2001)

Petrol Engines

• EPE 2.5 121 CV (1990 – 2001)
• EPE 2.5 122 CV (1986 – 2001)
• EPE 2.5 132 CV (1990 – 1995)
• EPE 2.5 126 CV (1995 – 2000)
• EPE 2.5 4×4 122 CV (1986 – 1990)
• EPE 2.5 4×4 118 CV (1984 – 1986)
• EPE 2.5 4×4 132 CV (1990 1995)
• EPE 2.5 4×4 126 CV (1995 – 2000)
• EPE 2.5 4×4 121 CV (1990 – 1996)
• EPE 2.5 i 4×4 122 CV (1986 – 1990)
• EPE 2.5 i 4×4 118 CV (1984 – 1996)
• EPE 2.5 SE 118 CV (1996 – 1999)
• 2.8 4×4 112 CV (1983 – 1985)
• M400L 4.0 178 CV (1986 – 1990)
• ERH 4.0 193 CV (1990 – 1999)
• ERH 4.0 175 CV (1986 – 1987)
• ERH 4.0 180 CV (1987 – 1990)
• M400L 4.0 4×4 178 CV (1986 – 1990)
• ERH 4.0 4×4 193 CV (1990 – 1999)
• ERH 4.0 4×4 175 CV (1986 – 1987)
• ERH 4.0 4×4 180 CV (1987 – 1990)
• 4.0 4×4 197 CV (1990 – 2001)
• MX 4.0 i 184 CV (1999 – 2001)
• ERH 4.0 i 185 CV (1988 – 2001)
• ERH 4.0 i 173 CV (1998 – 2001)
• MX 4.0 i 184 CV (1991 – 2001)
• ERH 4.0 i 170 CV (1990 – 2001)
• ERH 4.0 i 4×4 178 CV (1995 – 2001)

Jeep Cherokee / Liberty III – Third Generation (KJ) (2002)

SUV

Diesel Engines

R 425 2.5 CRD 4×4 143 CV (2001 – 2008)
ENR 2.8 CRD 163 CV (2004 – 2006)
ENR 2.8 CRD 4×4 150 CV (2002 – 2008)
ENR 2.8 CRD 4×4 163 CV (2004 – 2008)

Petrol Engines

ED1 2.4 152 CV (2001 – 2005)
ED1 2.4 4×4 147 CV (2001 – 2008)
ED1 2.4 4×4 152 CV (2001 – 2005)
ED1 2.4 Laredo 147 CV (2001 – 2004)
EKG 3.7 214 CV (2001 – 2008)
EKG 3.7 4×4 211 CV (2001 – 2008)
EKG 3.7 4×4 204 CV (2003 – 2008)
EKG 3.7 4×4 214 CV (2001 – 2007)
EKG 3.7 4×4 205 CV (2001 – 2007)
EKG 3.7 Laredo 204 CV (2001 – 2004)

Jeep Cherokee / Liberty IV – Fourth Generation (KK) (1008)

SUV

Diesel Engines

• ENS 2.8 CRD 4×4 177 CV (2008)
• ENS 2.8 CRD 4×4 200 CV (2010)

Petrol Engines

• EKG 3.7 V6 205 CV (2008 – 2013)
• EKG 3.7 V6 213 CV (2008)
• EKG 3.7 V6 4×4 213 CV (2008 – 2012)
• EKG 3.7 V6 4×4 205 CV (2008)

Jeep Cherokee / Liberty V – Fifth Generation (KL) (2013)

SUV

Diesel Engines

• EBT 2.0 CRD 140 CV (2014 – 2018)
• EBT 2.0 CRD (AWD) 170 CV (2014 – 2018)
• EBT 2.0 CRD 4×4 170 CV (2014 – 2018)
• EBT 2.0 CRD 4×4 140 CV (2014 – 2018)
• EBV 2.2 CRD 195 CV (2018)
• EBV 2.2 CRD 150 CV (2018)
• EBV 2.2 CRD 4×4 (EBV) 195 CV (2018)
• EBU 2.2 CRD 4×4 185 CV (2015 – 2018)
• EBU 2.2 CRD 4×4 200 CV (2015 – 2018)

Petrol Engines

• EC1 2.0 T-GDi 272 CV (2019)
• EC1 2.0 T-GDi 4×4 272 CV (2018)
• ED6 2.4 184 CV (2015)
• ED8 2.4 182 CV (2018)
• ED6 2.4 177 CV (2013)
• ED8 2.4 186 CV (2013)
• ED6 2.4 4×4 184 CV (2015)
• ED8 2.4 4×4 182 CV (2018)
• ED6 2.4 4×4 177 CV (2013)
• EHK 3.2 4X4 275 CV (2014)
• EHK 3.2 V6 272 CV (2013)
• EHB 3.2 V6 4×4 272 CV (2013)
• EHB 3.2 V6 4×4 271 CV (2014)

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