Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2014. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cherokee | 8 | 4 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Cherokee | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Cherokee | 52 | 3 |
| 2021 Cherokee | 176 | 4 |
| 2020 Cherokee | 331 | 3 |
| 2019 CherokeeMost complaints | 1,669 | 11 |
| 2018 Cherokee | 687 | 7 |
| 2017 CherokeeMost complaints | 1,337 | 6 |
| 2016 CherokeeMost complaints | 1,412 | 9 |
| 2015 CherokeeMost complaints | 1,792 | 11 |
| 2014 CherokeeMost complaints | 2,650 | 13 |
| 2006 Cherokee | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 Cherokee | 229 | 2 |
| 2000 Cherokee | 369 | 1 |
| 1999 Cherokee | 366 | 2 |
| 1998 Cherokee | 399 | 5 |
| 1997 Cherokee | 390 | 4 |
| 1996 Cherokee | 447 | 6 |
| 1995 Cherokee | 608 | 6 |
| 1994 Cherokee | 519 | 5 |
| 1993 Cherokee | 418 | 3 |
| 1992 Cherokee | 113 | 1 |
| 1991 Cherokee | 233 | 5 |
| 1990 Cherokee | 270 | 5 |
| 1989 Cherokee | 191 | 3 |
| 1988 Cherokee | 97 | 0 |
| 1987 Cherokee | 57 | 5 |
| 1986 Cherokee | 21 | 4 |
| 1985 Cherokee | 17 | 3 |
| 1984 Cherokee | 7 | 3 |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | 0 | 2 |
| 1981 | 1 | 2 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Power train5,689
- Electrical system2,372
- Engine2,189
- Unknown or other1,789
- Service brakes, hydraulic1,186
- Vehicle speed control944
- Structure860
- Service brakes674
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 939 Cherokee vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 439 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 | 2 |
| 2021 | 23 | 11 |
| 2020 | 63 | 32 |
| 2019 | 167 | 77 |
| 2018 | 53 | 24 |
| 2017 | 81 | 28 |
| 2016 | 133 | 40 |
| 2015 | 114 | 46 |
| 2014 | 72 | 33 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 34 | 19 |
| 2000 | 25 | 15 |
| 1999 | 34 | 24 |
| 1998 | 32 | 21 |
| 1997 | 14 | 11 |
| 1996 | 24 | 12 |
| 1995 | 9 | 6 |
| 1994 | 11 | 11 |
| 1993 | 7 | 1 |
| 1992 | 8 | 6 |
| 1991 | 6 | 4 |
| 1990 | 5 | 5 |
| 1989 | 4 | 2 |
| 1988 | 3 | 1 |
| 1987 | 4 | 3 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 12 model-year variants; 0 of 10 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2027 JEEP CHEROKEE SUV HEV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2026 | 2026 JEEP CHEROKEE SUV HEV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Jeep Cherokee SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 16.9 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Jeep Cherokee SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 16.9 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 16.9 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 16.9 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Jeep Cherokee SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 17.4 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Jeep Cherokee SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 17.4 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Jeep Cherokee SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 17.4 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Jeep Cherokee SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 17.4 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Jeep Cherokee SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 17.4 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Jeep Cherokee SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 17.4 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 18 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 6.3–13.8 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Cherokee Hybrid · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 6.1 | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| 2023 | Cherokee 4X4 Active Drive I · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.2 | 8.0 | 9.8 |
| 2022 | Cherokee · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.4 | 7.6 | 9.1 |
| 2021 | Cherokee · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.4 | 7.6 | 9.1 |
| 2020 | Cherokee · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.4 | 7.6 | 9.1 |
| 2019 | Cherokee · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.4 | 7.6 | 9.1 |
| 2018 | Cherokee FFV · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.0 | 7.8 | 9.6 |
| 2017 | Cherokee · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.0 | 7.8 | 9.6 |
| 2016 | Cherokee · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.9 | 7.7 | 9.5 |
| 2015 | Cherokee · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.9 | 7.7 | 9.5 |
| 2014 | Cherokee · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.9 | 7.7 | 9.5 |
| 2001 | Cherokee 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 15.2 | 11.5 | 13.6 |
| 2000 | Cherokee 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 15.4 | 11.8 | 13.8 |
| 1999 | Cherokee · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 12.9 | 10.2 | 11.7 |
| 1998 | Cherokee · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 13.2 | 9.4 | 11.5 |
| 1997 | Cherokee · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 13.6 | 11.2 | 12.5 |
| 1996 | Cherokee · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 13.6 | 11.1 | 12.5 |
| 1995 | Cherokee · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 13.4 | 11.0 | 12.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
2,855 Cherokee cars are on the New Zealand register; 24% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 88 | 86 | 1 |
| 2020 | 100 | 100 | 0 |
| 2019 | 85 | 80 | 3 |
| 2018 | 37 | 30 | 6 |
| 2017 | 260 | 245 | 12 |
| 2016 | 295 | 271 | 19 |
| 2015 | 398 | 369 | 22 |
| 2014 | 199 | 150 | 46 |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 2012 | 61 | 36 | 25 |
| 2011 | 64 | 40 | 24 |
| 2010 | 72 | 42 | 28 |
| 2009 | 78 | 60 | 17 |
| 2008 | 44 | 22 | 21 |
| 2007 | 65 | 39 | 24 |
| 2006 | 58 | 24 | 32 |
| 2005 | 118 | 97 | 20 |
| 2004 | 115 | 91 | 19 |
| 2003 | 110 | 79 | 27 |
| 2002 | 71 | 43 | 24 |
| 2001 | 56 | 42 | 11 |
| 2000 | 35 | 26 | 8 |
| 1999 | 51 | 39 | 11 |
| 1998 | 51 | 30 | 18 |
| 1997 | 68 | 34 | 31 |
| 1996 | 89 | 31 | 58 |
| 1995 | 87 | 0 | 84 |
| 1994 | 49 | 0 | 45 |
| 1993 | 18 | 0 | 17 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
2,393 Cherokee cars are on Dutch roads; 42% arrived later as imports, and 315 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 22 | €69,938 |
| 2016 | 40 | €66,066 |
| 2015 | 59 | €67,568 |
| 2014 | 84 | €63,736 |
| 2008 | 43 | €53,931 |
| 2007 | 34 | €40,883 |
| 2006 | 112 | €40,829 |
| 2005 | 121 | €44,374 |
| 2004 | 123 | — |
| 2003 | 124 | — |
| 2002 | 130 | — |
| 2001 | 224 | — |
| 2000 | 231 | €45,376 |
| 1999 | 231 | — |
| 1998 | 154 | — |
| 1997 | 131 | €46,709 |
| 1996 | 54 | — |
| 1995 | 42 | — |
| 1994 | 43 | — |
| 1993 | 42 | — |
| 1992 | 64 | — |
| 1991 | 45 | — |
| 1990 | 36 | — |
| 1989 | 49 | — |
| 1988 | 31 | — |
| 1987 | 32 | — |
| 1986 | 36 | — |
| 1985 | 30 | — |
| 1979 | 26 | — |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
126 Cherokee cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 40% petrol, 60% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 8 | 127,000 km |
| 2017 | 8 | 146,000 km |
| 2016 | 22 | 168,000 km |
| 2015 | 27 | 192,000 km |
| 2014 | 11 | 210,000 km |
| 1994 | 5 | 260,000 km |
| 1993 | 6 | 282,000 km |
| 1992 | 18 | 278,000 km |
| 1991 | 6 | 317,000 km |
| 1990 | 15 | 301,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 216 Cherokee cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 5 of those collisions were fatal and 37 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | 0 | 8 |
| 2024 | 33 | 1 | 7 |
| 2023 | 49 | 2 | 7 |
| 2022 | 59 | 2 | 11 |
| 2021 | 45 | 0 | 4 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
11,182 Cherokee cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | — |
| 2022 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | 3 | — |
| 2020 | 4 | — |
| 2019 | 23 | — |
| 2018 | 305 | 5 |
| 2017 | 514 | 19 |
| 2016 | 1,333 | 69 |
| 2015 | 1,822 | 93 |
| 2014 | 1,059 | 71 |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 466 | 165 |
| 2009 | 448 | 166 |
| 2008 | 311 | 161 |
| 2007 | 785 | 644 |
| 2006 | 743 | 621 |
| 2005 | 539 | 507 |
| 2004 | 603 | 785 |
| 2003 | 536 | 967 |
| 2002 | 295 | 665 |
| 2001 | 216 | 436 |
| 2000 | 222 | 465 |
| 1999 | 220 | 447 |
| 1998 | 266 | 628 |
| 1997 | 181 | 467 |
| 1996 | 124 | 468 |
| 1995 | 83 | 378 |
| 1994 | 43 | 229 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
11,173 Cherokee cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 68% passed first time, against 67% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 319 | 85% |
| 2017 | 554 | 83% |
| 2016 | 1,465 | 79% |
| 2015 | 2,067 | 76% |
| 2014 | 1,223 | 72% |
| 2010 | 149 | 54% |
| 2009 | 181 | 61% |
| 2007 | 568 | 53% |
| 2006 | 702 | 54% |
| 2005 | 731 | 55% |
| 2004 | 705 | 56% |
| 2003 | 636 | 55% |
| 2002 | 447 | 61% |
| 2001 | 264 | 62% |
| 2000 | 277 | 61% |
| 1999 | 251 | 72% |
| 1998 | 309 | 67% |
| 1997 | 196 | 60% |
| 1996 | 129 | 63% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Cherokee | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 13.3% | 13.6% |
| Brakes | 12.0% | 8.8% |
| Suspension | 9.5% | 10.8% |
| Tyres | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.6% | 4.4% |
| Visibility | 4.4% | 5.5% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.0% | 1.7% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
42,587 new Jeep Cherokee cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (2), Spain (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 233 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 175 | 211 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 1,991 | 203 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 4,430 | 200 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 2,309 | 200 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 5,065 | 150 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 6,499 | — |
| 2015 | 11,548 | — |
| 2014 | 7,901 | — |
| 2013 | 404 | — |
| 2012 | 440 | — |
| 2011 | 377 | — |
| 2010 | 1,445 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Cherokee in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
An incorrectly fitted retaining ring in the Power Transfer Unit may cause an unexpected loss of traction and/or failure of the parking function, increasing the risk of an accident and injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and …
The connection between the transmission and the differential could become disrupted, which can lead to a sudden loss of driving force while in motion or to the failure of the parking function when stationary, creating a risk of an accident. The product does no…
The differential could be damaged.This may result in a loss of drive power and/or the parking function, increasing the risk of an accident.
A pinion in the power steering system may be defective and could break.As a result, the steering wheel may lock up, increasing the risk of an accident.
The airbag control device may lose its connection to the connected accelerometers. This could reduce the effectiveness of the airbag system, leading to delayed airbag deployment or airbag failure.
The bolts on the passenger seat may not have been tightened to the required torque. As a result, the passenger seat could detach, increasing the risk of an injury.
Incorrect coating of the brake pistons can result in the formation of gas in the hydraulic system. This may adversely affect the functioning of the brakes on the rear-axle wheels.
There is an internal fault in the control module for the occupant restraint controller. In the event of an accident involving a rear-end collision, this may lead to the active head restraints not being triggered.
The seat fasteners were not tightened to the required torque. In the event of an accident, there could be a greater risk of injury for the occupants.
The front drive shaft may break, which may cause further damage to the underbody and lead to an accident.
The control module may have the wrong parameters for headlamp levelling. This can mean that the switch for the headlamp levelling has to be operated in the wrong direction in order to achieve the desired levelling of the headlamps. This can cause an accident.
Water may penetrate the cable connectors of the electric control for the rear door, which may cause a fire, even after the engine has been switched off.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
82 campaigns cover the Cherokee; the latest 12 are below.
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."
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."
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
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).
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 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.
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, resulting in a loss of drive power and/or loss of park function.
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 deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a power liftgate. An electrical short in the power liftgate module may lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.
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, resulting in a loss of drive power or loss of park function.
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.
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.
NHTSA recalls