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1997 Jeep Cherokee SE
$8,500
Year
1997Make
JeepModel
CherokeeOdometer
40,000 (TMU)Engine
4.0L I6Fuel Type
gasolineTransmission
automaticDrivetrain
4×4VIN / Chassis #
1J4FJ28S2VL548994Seller
private partyLocation
Overland Park, KSTitle Status
clean
This 1997 Jeep Cherokee SE 4x4 has been heavily refreshed around the components that matter most on an XJ: the 4.0L inline-six, automatic transmission, transfer case, cooling system, steering, brakes, driveline, interior, and paint. Located in Overland Park, Kansas and offered by a private seller with a clean title, it is powered by a remanufactured 4.0L inline-six with approximately 40,000 miles (odometer reading ~245k mj), paired with an AW4 4-speed automatic, rebuilt transfer case, Command-Trac part-time 4WD, custom driveshaft, new radiator, rebuilt transmission, winch, new tires and wheels, fresh paint, new carpet, new headliner, and reupholstered factory seats.
- 4.0L Reman Engine and Rebuilt Drivetrain: The seller reports approximately 40,000 miles on the remanufactured 4.0L inline-six, along with a rebuilt automatic transmission and rebuilt transfer case. For an XJ with higher chassis mileage, that is exactly where buyers want the money spent: engine, transmission, transfer case, cooling, steering, brakes, and driveline components.
- Major Mechanical Work by Stomper Off-Road: The service history shows a major 2022 refresh at Stomper Off-Road in Olathe, including a replacement long block, automatic transmission replacement, fuel tank, fuel pump, fuel line, front wheel bearing/hubs, engine oil pump, exhaust pipe, alignment, and transmission service. Follow-up work in 2023 and 2024 included cooling-system repairs, steering gear replacement, rear crank seal, engine mounts, heater core, A/C evaporator, starter, stabilizer links, transmission mounts, steering damper, and compression check.
- Classic XJ 4x4 Hardware: The factory equipment list shows the right basic Cherokee setup: 4.0L inline-six, AW4 4-speed automatic, Command-Trac part-time 4WD, 3.55 rear axle ratio, Dana front axle, Dana 35 rear axle, 4-wheel ABS, roof rack, air conditioning, power windows, power locks, speed control, tilt steering, and AM/FM cassette.
- Freshened Exterior and Interior: The seller notes a new paint job, new windshield, new carpet, new headliner, and reupholstered original seats.
- Clean Title With Known History: The Cherokee is offered with a clean title, and the report shows no total loss, no title brands, no odometer rollback indication, and Kansas ownership since 2000. It also shows two older accident entries from 2005 and 2008.
About the Jeep Cherokee XJ
The Jeep Cherokee XJ remains one of the most important compact 4x4s of the modern era. Its unibody construction, compact size, solid axles, simple drivetrains, and huge aftermarket made it a go-to platform for daily use, trail builds, camping, and budget off-roading long after production ended.
The 1997 model year is also meaningful because it brought the updated XJ interior and exterior refresh while keeping the core mechanical recipe intact. For buyers today, the best XJs are not always the lowest-mile examples; they are the ones with sound structure, addressed mechanical needs, working 4WD, cooling-system health, and honest history.
Powertrain
- Remanufactured 4.0L inline-six
- Approximately 40,000 miles on remanufactured engine, per seller
- AW4 4-speed automatic transmission
- Rebuilt transmission, per seller
- Rebuilt transfer case, per seller
- Command-Trac part-time 4WD system
- 3.55 rear axle ratio
- Dana M30 / 181mm front axle
- Dana 35C / 194mm rear axle
- Custom driveshaft
- New radiator, per seller
- Pumps and filters replaced, per seller
- Heat and A/C work well, per seller
Exterior
- Black Clear Coat
- New paint job, per seller
- Winch
- New tires and wheels, per seller
- New windshield
- Roof rack
- Black grille
- Black front bumper
- Black rear bumper
- Tinted glass
- Rear window wiper/washer
- Compact inside-mounted spare tire
- Minor surface rust remains, per seller
Interior
- New carpet
- New headliner
- Original seats reupholstered
- Premium cloth high-back bucket seats
- Rear folding seat with removable cushion
- Full-length floor console
- Cargo tie-down loops
- Cargo compartment cover
- Air conditioning
- Power windows
- Power locks
- Speed control
- Tilt steering column
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- AM/FM cassette radio
- 4-speaker audio system
- Door panels need attention, per seller
- Door lock actuators stick slightly, per seller
Service & Maintenance
- Wheel lug nuts torqued (05/26)
- Vehicle serviced (01/26)
- Oil and filter changed; tires rotated (12/25)
- Coolant flange replaced; distributor cap replaced; thermostat housing/gasket replaced; thermostat replaced; valve cover gasket replaced (11/25)
- Glass repaired (05/25)
- Engine compression checked; steering damper replaced; alignment performed (08/24)
- Flywheel/flexplate replaced; starter replaced (01/24)
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