Jeep Cherokee in version III (KJ) was produced in the years 2001 – 2008. Below we present the specifications of batteries suitable for specific engines.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Jeep Cherokee (2001-2008):

Layout	Terminal types	Base hold-down
0 – positive on the right side	1	B13
1 – positive on the left side	1	B13

As you can see, in case of Jeep Cherokee, even the basic parameters of the batteries (battery layout, terminal types and base hold-down) are not identical for all engine versions. For this reason, care must be taken to match the battery to a specific engine.

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Jeep Cherokee III (KJ) – petrol engines:

• 2.4 4WD
• 2.4 Laredo
• 3.7 4WD
• 3.7 Laredo

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S3 S30 08	70 Ah 640 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Bosch S4 S40 08	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Bosch S5 S50 08	77 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide Classic EC700	70 Ah 640 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide Excell EB740	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide Premium EA770	77 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Essentials HB 096	70 Ah 640 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Standard HCB 096	76 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Premium LP096	75 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Supreme LS096	78 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Black Dynamic E13	70 Ah 640 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic E11	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic E44	77 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More

For the 2.4 4WD, 2.4 Laredo, 3.7 4WD petrol engines and others from the above list, we select batteries measuring 276x175x190 mm or 278x175x190 mm with a capacity exceeding 67 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Halfords Essentials HB 096 which capacity is 70 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 640 A. The most powerful battery is Lucas Supreme LS096 of a capacity 78Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 780 A. The base hold-down of the above batteries is B13.

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Jeep Cherokee III (KJ) – diesel engines:

• 2.5 CRD 4WD
• 2.8 CRD 4WD

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 09	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide Excell EB741	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic E12	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More

For the Jeep Cherokee III (KJ) with 2.5 CRD 4WD or 2.8 CRD 4WD diesel engines, we recommend batteries sized 278x175x190 mm, with a minimum capacity of 71 Ah. All the batteries in the above list have the same capacity 74Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 680 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

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If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Jeep Cherokee , or if you want to help others in their selection, please send us a photo of your current battery in the comment section at the bottom of the page. You can also send the picture to contact@whatbattery.co.uk (we will place it in the comments to also help other users). Be sure to specify the car model, year, type, as well as the engine capacity and power. We’ll do our best to assist you!

See also information about other cars of this manufacturer

Jeep Cherokee II (XJ) (1984-2001) battery

Jeep Cherokee IV (KK) (2008-2013) battery

Jeep Grand Cherokee I (ZJ) (1991-1999) battery

Jeep Grand Cherokee II (WJ) (1999-2004) battery

Jeep Grand Cherokee III (WK) (2005-2010) battery

Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) (2010-) battery

Jeep Wrangler I (YJ) (1987-1995) battery

Jeep Wrangler II (TJ, LJ) (1997-2007) battery

Jeep Wrangler III (JK) (2007-) battery