Jeep Cherokee years to avoid
More than twice the Cherokee's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Jeep Cherokee years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Jeep Cherokee complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Jeep Cherokee problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission5,692
- Engine2,795
- Electrical2,341
- Brakes1,871
- Acceleration851
- Body845
- Fuel system728
- Steering636
- Airbags473
- Driver assistance453
- Suspension346
- Visibility275
Most reported problems on the Jeep Cherokee
ABS 263Sudden acceleration 208Brake failure 204Start-stop 106Key fob 49Backup camera 48
Jeep Cherokee problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 9 | Fuel system | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 3 | Transmission | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2022 | 85 | 52 | Transmission | 60,000 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2021 | 83 | 180 | Transmission | 62,000 | 4 | 10 | |
| 2020 | 84 | 336 | Transmission | 50,000 | 3 | 9 | |
| 2019 | 37 | 1,678 | Transmission | 21,275 | 11 | 40 | Avoid |
| 2018 | 70 | 690 | Transmission | 33,200 | 7 | 11 | |
| 2017 | 47 | 1,339 | Transmission | 41,000 | 6 | 24 | |
| 2016 | 43 | 1,415 | Transmission | 44,000 | 9 | 37 | Avoid |
| 2015 | 34 | 1,794 | Transmission | 27,500 | 11 | 45 | Avoid |
| 2014 | 20 | 2,652 | Transmission | 37,415 | 13 | 56 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 95 | 17 | Visibility | 26,235 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 80 | 226 | Brakes | 59,650 | 2 | 25 | |
| 2000 | - | 361 | Brakes | 72,000 | 1 | 26 | |
| 1999 | - | 366 | Brakes | 77,000 | 2 | 41 | |
| 1998 | - | 398 | Brakes | 98,000 | 5 | 34 | |
| 1997 | - | 390 | Fuel system | 108,000 | 4 | 44 | |
| 1996 | - | 446 | Brakes | 136,650 | 6 | 57 | |
| 1995 | - | 607 | Body | 108,000 | 6 | 90 | |
| 1994 | - | 519 | Body | 115,000 | 5 | 53 | |
| 1993 | - | 416 | Brakes | 130,000 | 3 | 50 | |
| 1992 | - | 113 | Brakes | 125,880 | 1 | 18 | |
| 1991 | - | 233 | Brakes | 174,735 | 5 | 13 | |
| 1990 | - | 269 | Brakes | 142,868 | 5 | 15 |
Recalls 67
Jeep Cherokee warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Compare the Cherokee
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Jeep Cherokee in the news
- Jeep extends warranty coverage on 2014-2023 Cherokee (power train)
- Jeep recalls 2024-2026 Grand Cherokee, 2026 Cherokee and 2024-2025 Wagoneer and other models over pressure monitoring and regulating systems problem (201,975 vehicles)
- Jeep recalls 2026 Grand Cherokee, 2026 Wrangler and 2026 Cherokee and other models over back over prevention camera problem (844,028 vehicles)
Questions about the Jeep Cherokee
What years of the Jeep Cherokee should you avoid?
2014, 2015, 2016 and 2019. Each has more than twice the Jeep Cherokee's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2014 alone has 2,652, mostly about transmission and engine.
What is the best year for a used Jeep Cherokee?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Jeep Cherokee?
Transmission, with 5,692 complaints across all years, followed by engine (2,795) and electrical (2,341).
How many recalls does the Jeep Cherokee have?
67 recalls between 1990 and 2026. The 2014 model year has the most, with 13.
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