Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Jeep Cherokee, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
1985
1990
1995
2000
2015
2020
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2014 Jeep Cherokee - 2,245 complaints in its first 8 years (2,649 to date)
- 2015 Jeep Cherokee - 1,597 complaints in its first 8 years (1,789 to date)
- 2017 Jeep Cherokee - 1,266 complaints in its first 8 years (1,336 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 1992 Jeep Cherokee - 87 complaints in its first 8 years (113 to date)
- 1990 Jeep Cherokee - 154 complaints in its first 8 years (270 to date)
- 1991 Jeep Cherokee - 155 complaints in its first 8 years (233 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Jeep Cherokee | 7 | 7 | 4 |
| 2023 Jeep Cherokee | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Jeep Cherokee | 51 | 51 | 3 |
| 2021 Jeep Cherokee | 168 | 168 | 4 |
| 2020 Jeep Cherokee | 320 | 320 | 3 |
| 2019 Jeep Cherokee | 1,654 | 1,654 | 11 |
| 2018 Jeep Cherokee | 687 | 687 | 7 |
| 2017 Jeep Cherokee | 1,336 | 1,266 | 6 |
| 2016 Jeep Cherokee | 1,409 | 1,248 | 9 |
| 2015 Jeep Cherokee | 1,789 | 1,597 | 11 |
| 2014 Jeep Cherokee | 2,649 | 2,245 | 13 |
| 2006 Jeep Cherokee | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 Jeep Cherokee | 229 | 185 | 2 |
| 2000 Jeep Cherokee | 369 | 302 | 1 |
| 1999 Jeep Cherokee | 366 | 302 | 2 |
| 1998 Jeep Cherokee | 399 | 347 | 5 |
| 1997 Jeep Cherokee | 390 | 354 | 4 |
| 1996 Jeep Cherokee | 447 | 379 | 6 |
| 1995 Jeep Cherokee | 608 | 565 | 6 |
| 1994 Jeep Cherokee | 519 | 471 | 5 |
| 1993 Jeep Cherokee | 418 | 355 | 3 |
| 1992 Jeep Cherokee | 113 | 87 | 1 |
| 1991 Jeep Cherokee | 233 | 155 | 5 |
| 1990 Jeep Cherokee | 270 | 154 | 5 |
| 1989 Jeep Cherokee | 191 | 100 | 3 |
| 1988 Jeep Cherokee | 97 | 30 | 0 |
| 1987 Jeep Cherokee | 57 | 7 | 5 |
| 1986 Jeep Cherokee | 21 | 0 | 4 |
| 1985 Jeep Cherokee | 17 | 0 | 3 |
| 1984 Jeep Cherokee | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| 1981 Jeep Cherokee | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V559000 | 2026 | Tires | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2025 Jeep... |
| 26V531000 | 2026 | Back Over Prevention | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep... |
| 26V290000 | 2019-2023 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail. |
| 26V223000 | 2026 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The brake system control module may fail to operate properly, which can cause a loss of anti-lock brakes... |
| 26V059000 | 2026 | Exterior Lighting | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram... |
| 25V011000 | 2017-2019 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential,... |
| 24V516000 | 2021-2022 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the right-side curtain air bag may prevent the air bag from... |
| 24V239000 | 2022 | Steering | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. |
| 23V338000 | 2014-2016 | Structure | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a power liftgate. |
| 23V302000 | 2016-2017 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential,... |
| 21V310000 | 2021 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The transmission oil cooler hose may have been incorrectly cured, allowing transmission fluid to leak. |
| 20V657000 | 2021 | Suspension | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude and Jeep Cherokee Limited vehicles. One or both of the front lower control arms may fracture while driving. |
| 20V191000 | 2020 | Back Over Prevention | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango,... |
| 20V343000 | 2014-2017 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a two-speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU). |
| 19V637000 | 2019-2020 | Steering | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The steering rack gear may break, possibly causing a loss of steering control. |
| 19V449000 | 2019 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The impact and acceleration sensors may fail and reduce the air bag system's ability to properly detect... |
| 19V447000 | 2014 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.2L engines. |
| 19V248000 | 2019 | Seats | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The front passenger seat mounting bolts may be loose. |
| 18V917000 | 2019 | Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The instrument cluster may fail resulting in a lack of activation of warning chimes, messages, and gauges. |
| 18V739000 | 2019 | Power Train | Chrysler(FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Improper transmission calibration may result in a stall. |
| 18V524000 | 2018-2019 | Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and... |
| 18V523000 | 2019 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. |
| 18V494000 | 2018 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee all-wheel-drive vehicles. |
| 18V492000 | 2019 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica non-hybrid vehicles. |
| 18V344000 | 2019 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines. |
| 18V332000 | 2014-2018 | Vehicle Speed Control | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab... |
| 18V282000 | 2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. |
| 17V824000 | 2014-2016 | Equipment | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. |
| 17V670000 | 2018 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee and Compass vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. |
| 17V543000 | 2017-2018 | Wheels | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The tire and rim size information required to be on the Certification label was omitted during... |