Owners have filed 10,132 complaints with NHTSA about the Jeep Cherokee from 2014 to 2023. Across every year, the most reported problem areas are the transmission and drivetrain, the engine and cooling and the electrical system. The years with the most complaints are 2014, 2015 and 2019.
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Every year at a glance
| Year | Vs. other years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Cherokee | Among the worst years | 2,651 | 13 |
| 2015 Cherokee | Worse than most years | 1,794 | 11 |
| 2016 Cherokee | About average | 1,414 | 9 |
| 2017 Cherokee | About average | 1,339 | 6 |
| 2018 Cherokee | One of the better years | 689 | 7 |
| 2019 Cherokee | About average | 1,677 | 11 |
| 2020 Cherokee | One of the better years | 335 | 3 |
| 2021 Cherokee | One of the better years | 178 | 4 |
| 2022 Cherokee | Too new to judge | 52 | 3 |
| 2023 Cherokee | Too new to judge | 3 | 1 |
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Jeep Cherokee questions
What are the worst Jeep Cherokee years?
Compared with its other years, the Cherokee years with the most owner complaints to NHTSA are 2014. The most reported problem area across all years is the transmission and drivetrain.
What are the best Jeep Cherokee years?
The Cherokee years with clearly fewer complaints than a typical year are 2018, 2020 and 2021. Years from 2022 on are too new to rate fairly, since complaints keep coming in as cars age.
What are the most common Jeep Cherokee problems?
Across 2014 to 2023, owners report problems with the transmission and drivetrain, the engine and cooling and the electrical system most often. Each model year has its own pattern, so check the year you are looking at.
How many recalls does the Jeep Cherokee have?
NHTSA lists 68 recalls across the 2014 to 2023 Cherokee, counted per model year. A recall can cover several years.
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