Research · 16 model years

Jeep CherokeeEvery model year, 1996–2026

Across the 16 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 115 recall campaigns and 16,897 owner complaints for the Jeep Cherokee. The 2014 model year has the most complaints (2,651).

01 —Model years

Jeep Cherokee years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	NCAP overall	MPG comb.
2026	4	0	0	Not rated	37
2023	1	3	1	4 of 5	23
2022	3	52	3	4 of 5	24
2021	4	177	10	4 of 5	23
2020	3	334	9	4 of 5	23
2019	11	1,673	40	4 of 5	23
2018	7	688	11	4 of 5	23
2017	6	1,338	24	4 of 5	23
2016	9	1,413	37	4 of 5	23
2015	11	1,794	45	4 of 5	23
2014	13	2,651	56	4 of 5	22
2001	8	1,111	105	Not rated	17
2000	7	1,829	136	Not rated	17
1999	8	2,004	164	Not rated	17
1997	10	1,380	156	Not rated	17
1996	10	450	57	Not rated	18

Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026

02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road

450

1.4k

2.0k

1.8k

1.1k

2.7k

1.8k

1.4k

1.3k

688

1.7k

334

177

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Model year	NHTSA complaints
1996	450
1997	1,380
1999	2,004
2000	1,829
2001	1,111
2014	2,651
2015	1,794
2016	1,413
2017	1,338
2018	688
2019	1,673
2020	334
2021	177
2022	52
2023	3
2026	0

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Cherokee years with the most complaints

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026

03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 2026 Cherokee

4 campaigns

26V-559

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Free remedy

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 Wagoneer L, 2025-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to a software error, the tire pressure monitoring system may fail to detect low tire pressure and/or fail to illuminate the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."

TiresReported Sep 1, 2026NHTSA 26V559000

26V-531

Back over prevention: camera

Free remedy

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 Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Back over preventionReported Aug 13, 2026NHTSA 26V531000

26V-223

Electronic stability control (esc)

Free remedy

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 (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).

Electronic stability control (esc)Reported Apr 9, 2026NHTSA 26V223000

All 2026 recalls

Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 28, 2026

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