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2023 Jeep Cherokee problems

The most common problem on the 2023 Jeep Cherokee is transmission and drivetrain. It has fewer complaints than a typical Cherokee model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
952 warranty
Worst area
Transmission
Fuel economy
22-24mpg

The worst 2023 Jeep Cherokee problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Transmission
    2
  • Airbags
    1
  • Brakes
    1

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Transmission
    2
  • Airbags
    1
  • Brakes
    1

Recalls 1

Power trainReported May 7, 2026 · 61,711 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
Risk
A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the Drivetrain Control Drivetrain Control Module, PTU, and Electronic Park Brake software, and replace the PTU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. FCA's number for this recall is 40D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on beginning May 14, 2026.

Recall number 26V290000 · Recall details

See all 1 recalls for the 2023 Jeep Cherokee

Technical service bulletins for the 2023 Jeep Cherokee 95

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 95 bulletins for the 2023 Jeep Cherokee

2023 Jeep Cherokee fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
2.4L 4‑cylAWD212924
2.0L 4‑cylAWD202622

What 2023 Jeep Cherokee owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 23, 2026 · Transmission · WA

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V290000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Feb 12, 2025 · Brakes · 54 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly came to a complete stop, after which the contact became aware that the parking brake had engaged independently. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the electronic parking brake control module. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who was unable to provide the diagnostic result for the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 54.

Filed Dec 16, 2024 · Airbags, Transmission · 11,500 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while reversing out of the garage the air bags were erroneously deployed. The contact indicated that six of the eight air bags in the vehicle deployed including the front driver and passenger air bags although no crash had initially occurred. The contact stated that after the air bags deployed the vehicle erroneously drove forward and crashed into the interior garage wall. The EMS and police were called to the scene and the contact was transported to the hospital. During the incident, the contact sustained a fractured right tibia, a chemical burn to the left leg and respiratory troubles due to inhalation of chemicals from the air bags. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a collision center. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was examined but the cause of the failure was unknown. A police report was taken at the scene. The failure mileage was 11,500.

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Questions about the 2023 Jeep Cherokee

Is the 2023 Jeep Cherokee reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2023 Jeep Cherokee, fewer than a typical Cherokee model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Jeep Cherokee?

Transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints. Next is airbags (1).

How many recalls does the 2023 Jeep Cherokee have?

1 recall, covering power train.

Was there a recall on the 2023 Jeep Cherokee transmission?

Yes, 1 recall: 26V290000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Jeep Cherokee have bad transmission?

The Jeep Cherokee model years with the most transmission complaints are 2014 (1,472 complaints), 2015 (1,007 complaints) and 2019 (840 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2023 Jeep Cherokee get?

Official estimates for the 2023 Jeep Cherokee range from 22 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, AWD) gets 21 city and 29 highway.

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