Jeep Cherokee problems by year
| Year | Common issues | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 3 |
| 2021 | 3 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3 | 3 |
Top NHTSA complaint areas (2014–2023)
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 5223 |
| Engine | 2150 |
| Electrical System | 2013 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1698 |
| Service Brakes | 656 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 555 |
| Steering | 455 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 367 |
Source: NHTSA complaints API, per model year (linked on each year’s issue pages).
Jeep Cherokee problems by system (all years)
Systems with sourced problem pages in two or more model years. Pages list NHTSA owner complaints and CarComplaints.com reports for that year.
Transmission (8 model years)
- 2022: Power Train complaints (29 NHTSA reports)
- 2021: 3-4 sec delay between down shifting
- 2021: PTU (power transfer unit) failure
- 2021: SVC 4WD and 4WD TEMP UNAVAIL warnings
- 2020: Power Train complaints (199 NHTSA reports)
- 2018: Went into parking assist mode while driving
- 2017: Irregular shifting
- 2017: Transmission failure
- 2016: Power Train complaints (636 NHTSA reports)
- 2016: Service transmission message
- 2016: Transmission not working properly
- 2015: Delayed shifting during acceleration
- 2015: Rough shifting
- 2015: Transmission failure check engine light on
- 2014: Loses power while driving
- 2014: Shifting roughly
- 2014: Transmission died
Engine (5 model years)
- 2022: Engine complaints (8 NHTSA reports)
- 2020: Excessive oil consumption
- 2020: Excessive oil leak from the timing synchronizer unit
- 2019: Engine shut down
- 2019: Multiple engine problems
- 2019: Oil consumption inconsistent
- 2018: Engine shuts down while driving
- 2017: Excessive oil consumption
Electrical (2 model years)
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