Model year guide

1987 Jeep Cherokee

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1987 Jeep Cherokee is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.

1987 Jeep Cherokee at a glance

Combined16–25 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1987 Jeep Cherokee MPG & running costs

Combined16–25 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway22 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,645
EPA size classSpecial Purpose Vehicles
Transmission3 options
Forced inductionTurbocharged
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,227 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 11 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1987 Jeep Cherokee costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,225
Fuel only$18,225
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1987 Jeep Cherokee vehicles on record

Other Jeep Cherokee model years

1987 Jeep Cherokee — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1987 Jeep Cherokee get?

The 1987 Jeep Cherokee has U.S. EPA estimates of 16–25 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (11 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.