Major Problems with Jeep Cherokee Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Jeep Cherokee

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Model Year	Complaints
2020 Cherokee	2
2019 Cherokee	338
2018 Cherokee	167
2017 Cherokee	407
2016 Cherokee	565
2015 Cherokee	1112
2014 Cherokee	1679
2001 Cherokee	227
2000 Cherokee	369
1999 Cherokee	363

Worst 3 Jeep Cherokee complaints

2019 Jeep Cherokee AIR BAGS Victims: 8

2018 Jeep Cherokee AIR BAGS Victims: 5 Mileage: 20000 miles

2019 Jeep Cherokee AIR BAGS Victims: 5 Mileage: 14500 miles

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Problems with POWER TRAIN, ENGINE and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Jeep Cherokee owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
POWER TRAIN 2014 jeep cherokee. consumer writes in regards to transmission problems. *smd very shortly after the vehicle was purchased the consumer...	2164 ~ 26419 miles
ENGINE a jeep authorized dealership changed the engine oil and oil filter for my vehicle. about 15 minutes after i took...	1057 ~ 30322 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when turning on the car the windshield wipers turned. the wipers were not in the on position. the indicator lights	778 ~ 31336 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER the transmission is late to put into gear. it is a very hard and late shift. when coming to a...	690 ~ 30009 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i purchased a 2014 jeep cherokee ltd. in 10/2013 for my daughter to learn to drive (with learner's permit) and...	343 ~ 24670 miles
STEERING upon acceleration 5mph multiple warning lights. transmission light red lightning bolt light shifting hard wheel locked up battery light came...	257 ~ 30595 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle does not have an electronic brake...	215 ~ 24912 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL a jeep authorized dealership changed the engine oil and oil filter for my vehicle. about 15 minutes after i took...	193 ~ 38262 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM when quickly accelerating from a complete stop (such as pressing the gas pedal all the way down) my 2014 jeep...	188 ~ 37567 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS consumer was informed that the rotors had spots on them and needed to be machined. yh nm ...	135 ~ 6563 miles
AIR BAGS i was driving 50 mpg on highway 1 to alaska through canada and my side airbags deployed without any reason...	129 ~ 32798 miles
SUSPENSION very noticeable wobble in the front (possibly the right side) of the jeep when starting from a dead stop and/or...	123 ~ 32037 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE while pulling onto a state highway my rear liftgate opened on its own even though it was shut and latched...	100 ~ 20978 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING when turning on the car the windshield wipers turned. the wipers were not in the on position. the indicator lights	96 ~ 32634 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER a jeep authorized dealership changed the engine oil and oil filter for my vehicle. about 15 minutes after i took...	81 ~ 8772 miles
SEATS i bought a pre-owned certified jeep cherokee 2014 from david's dodge jeep and chrysler last week monday june 6th 2015....	70 ~ 68032 miles
WHEELS i purchased my new jeep cherokee on 2/2/2014. from very soon after i began driving it i was aware that...	61 ~ 24311 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC @ 3000 miles car shudders when braking told operating to factory specs. independent mechanic said no dealer turned rotors @...	47 ~ 638 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC @ 3000 miles car shudders when braking told operating to factory specs. independent mechanic said no dealer turned rotors @...	45 ~ 2991 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING also a brake problem that they said they fixed by rotating and cleaning the rotors. is this fixed?*ak...	42 ~ 2333 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled...	39 ~ 17422 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS rear-end collision while stopped /pushed into another veh./airbags did not deploy/resultling in 2 injuries w/ head trauma/ vehicle a total	38 ~ 24404 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving on freeway smelled burning oil smell and smoke in cabin of car. at first stoplight off freeway smoke...	34 ~ 39669 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY vehicle is experiencing problems with the electrical system and wiring harness. consumer has purchased vehicle a week ago and within...	33 ~ 26075 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle with 10529 miles lost all power during highway driving at about 55 mph. the engine warning light came...	32 ~ 38171 miles
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle was parked on a slight downhill grade gear selector in park with the engine running. after a period of...	31
FRONT > SUSPENSION vehicle will not track constantly pulls right dealer addressed and it still pulls right. vibration felt between 35-50 mph from	29 ~ 7779 miles
SEAT BELTS since the purchase of my new 2014 jeep cherokee the transmission has shifted rough when in stop and go traffic...	22 ~ 26325 miles
TIRES purchased jeep cherokee 4wd 2001 new drove off dealership lot and noticed vibration and wheel shook slightly technician said this...	21 ~ 14079 miles
STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked the liftgate had...	17 ~ 7912 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. while in park all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated...	17 ~ 44141 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY a short time after purchasing the new 2014 jeep cherokee we started having trouble breaking at any speed. as you...	17 ~ 22454 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v154000 (service...	16 ~ 32700 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while the consumer was driving at 25-30 mph the brakes locked up suddenly. yh dt ...	16
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2014 jeep cherokee. consumer writes in regards to vehicle wobbles while being towed causing steering resistance problems. vehicle updated owners	15 ~ 19731 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that the air conditioning unit failed to work properly....	14 ~ 10944 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING while the consumer was driving at 25-30 mph the brakes locked up suddenly. yh dt ...	13
VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked the liftgate had...	12 ~ 17375 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that while at a stop the accelerator pedal was...	12 ~ 34238 miles
EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked the liftgate had...	11 ~ 34411 miles
PARKING BRAKE tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. while attempting to accelerate from a complete stop there was a sudden...	11 ~ 39291 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. while driving at a low speed the accelerator pedal was depressed and...	11 ~ 11955 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer states front rotors continue to warp after (2) replacements. when ever the truck hits a bump while traveling 50...	11 ~ 59522 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM after having driven car for approximately 6 miles and parked it and within 2-3 minutes afterwards vehicle caught on fire.	10
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. while driving 50 mph the accelerator pedal was depressed but failed to...	9 ~ 82049 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS purchased a new 2001 jeep cherokee sport. when brakes applied car weaved or pulled to the left. (2) emergencey stop...	9 ~ 8864 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING exhaust pipe sticks out too far in the rear of vehicle. when retrieving objects from rear several people have been	9 ~ 17757 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES consumer was traveling 45mph on highway and heard a noise. there was vibration inside of vehicle. he was able to...	9 ~ 13333 miles
SOFTWARE > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM new software update was done to car per recall for "reliability". this recall changes the way the car shifts such...	8 ~ 29730 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS defective brake there is a pulsation felt through brake pedal when braking to a stop.brake calipers rotors and pads replaced....	8 ~ 19302 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES door hinges fail and cause door to become unaligned. this causes the lock latch to bump against the hook. this	8 ~ 19250 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while turning a corner the steering wheel locks up and the engine stalls jeep replaced distributer. nlm...	8 ~ 25370 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN replacement failed 12/05/2001 at 16 709 miles. this replacement appears to be failing again. strong odor and intermittent howling from	8 ~ 12375 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS vehicle is experiencing problems with the electrical system and wiring harness. consumer has purchased vehicle a week ago and within...	8 ~ 15516 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that upon inspection he noticed that there was condensation...	7 ~ 7243 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS rear driver side seat belt buckle and middle rear lap seat belt buckle will not stay latched. dealer notified and	7 ~ 15786 miles
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING squeal in power steering when turning left problem corrected by dealership after 3 attempts entire steering gear housing replaced on	7
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE gas tank is made of plastic and is too close to the rear bumper. *ak...	7 ~ 13282 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the horn can only be sounded in a certain small area on the steering wheel it has to be forcefully	7 ~ 52624 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. while the vehicle was idling at a stop sign the vehicle seized...	6 ~ 30000 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2001 jeep cherokee. while driving 30 mph uphill the vehicle shook drastically. the rear passenger side...	6 ~ 10000 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2001 jeep cherokee front brake rotors corroded. *mr the rotors also flaked creating a hazardous condition. the dealer was aware...	6 ~ 26833 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM complaint received via e-mail. i have had a consistent problem with my brakes since i brought it. the first failure...	6 ~ 8772 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES while traveling over the howard-franklin bridge (this is a 6 month old 2001 jeep cherokee grand laredo with 13000 miles)...	6 ~ 20710 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION since the first day of ownership of new jeep cherokee 10/3/1999 there has been a grinding sound coming from the...	6 ~ 500 miles
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when brakes are applied the vehicle shakes and driver can hear metal grinding. the front and rear brakes need replacement	6 ~ 12167 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES vehicle is a right hand drive jeep spare tire location creates a large blind spot for consumer. *mjs ...	6
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. while turning left from a stop light the control arm fractured and...	5 ~ 28830 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1. bell for key in ignition comes on but key is out. 2. print out says four wheel drive temporarily...	5 ~ 26505 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. while accelerating from a complete stop the vehicle vibrated violently and exhibited...	5 ~ 4120 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY i was driving on interstate 25 north of denver co. it had rained about 20 minutes before but was clear...	5 ~ 1493 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY windshield crack due to stone being thrown up at highway speed. took approx. 10 days to get a new windshield....	5 ~ 2000 miles
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE for the past month i was unable to get my hood to open to get an oil change. i decided...	5 ~ 25600 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES vehicle was going 50-55mph when hood flew back into windshield. release rod broke and the outer clamps failed causing secondary	5 ~ 40940 miles
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer has had many sets of tires may be due to alignment problems. *slc...	5
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the seat belts did not fail but the belt would catch on the door latch and was rubbing holes into...	5 ~ 14820 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle functioned abnormally. the vehicle jerked forward...	4 ~ 10997 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. while driving 65 mph in the rain the windshield wiper motor failed...	4 ~ 19250 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING while driving approximately 25 mph the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering. the service power steering 4 wheel drive...	4 ~ 27031 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT 2014 jeep cherokee. consumer writes in regards to issues with car stalling. *ld the consumer stated that the vehicle shifted...	4
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS the consumer felt that the rear seat belts were not safe to use. the shoulder belt is mounted so far	4 ~ 6900 miles
WHEEL CYLINDERS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS rear brake cylinders are leaking resulting in extended stopping distance while driving.*ak...	4 ~ 36950 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the vehicle with 10529 miles lost all power during highway driving at about 55 mph. the engine warning light came...	4
LINKAGES > STEERING while traveling on a road at 40mph switch from asphalt to pavement would cause steering column to shimmy violently. vehicle...	4 ~ 21163 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving on highway at 70 mph and without warning headlights went completely out causing poor visibility which resulted in...	4
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN consumer states front rotors continue to warp after (2) replacements. when ever the truck hits a bump while traveling 50...	4 ~ 3000 miles
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE using adaptive cruise control (acc) vehicle with start to stop when a vehicle is left turn lane either already there...	3 ~ 11000 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition switch....	3 ~ 42058 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. the contact stated while the vehicle was operated at approximately 20 mph...	3 ~ 21667 miles
RIM > WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. while driving various speeds off an exit ramp the contact clipped the...	3 ~ 11667 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owned a 2014 jeep cherokee. while driving 55 mph the contact smelled a strong burning odor and...	3 ~ 19511 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS 2001 jeep cherokee the left rear wheel/tire broke free from hub rolling off the left side of road. unit 1...	3
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i took my 1999 jeep cherokee to a jeep dealership to determine a problem i was having with the gas...	3 ~ 38118 miles
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION the vehicle was in park with the engine running when all of a sudden the gear went into reverse and	3 ~ 13333 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING vehicle was at dealer for brake service. mechanic determined that tie rod sleeve was disconnecting and had to be replaced.*ak...	3 ~ 4667 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while traveling on highway and without prior warning the distributor stopped turning leaving vehicle without power. *ak consumer stated dealer	3
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer's vehicle was traveling on highway and another vehicle hit it. upon impact dual airbags didn't deploy. dealership was aware	3
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING noise coming from steering wheel when making a left turn. dealer was notified and realigned steering hose. if problem reoccurred	3
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT consumer was working under hood with a wrench it slipped out of his hand fell onto battery positive connector and...	3
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle will not track constantly pulls right dealer addressed and it still pulls right. vibration felt between 35-50 mph from	3 ~ 26000 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer was traveling about 40mph on highway while entering a ramp there was a loud grinding/loud noise. this was caused	3 ~ 1000 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN while driving vehicle swayed over to the side which could cause a loss of vehicle control. location of the rear	3
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle is used for a security company. employee driving vehicle was going up hill about 5-10 mph and it fully	3
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES consumer has had many sets of tires may be due to alignment problems. *slc...	3 ~ 20 miles
CARRIER/RACK > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT it is not possible to secure loads to the roof rack the tie-down holes are not drilled all the way...	3
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN our teenage boys were traveling at a safe speed did not hit a pothole or other object and did not...	2 ~ 32500 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. the contact noticed that the passenger side tail light did not illuminate....	2 ~ 39191 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that the air conditioning unit failed to work properly....	2 ~ 25000 miles
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL as i was driving my 2001 jeep cherokee sport down the interstate at 72 mph the vehicles began to shake...	2 ~ 97250 miles
CONCEALMENT DEVICES > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt: consumer stated the plastic that goes over the headlights was all fogged up and it affected driving at night....	2 ~ 63000 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY while driving 45 mph and without warning driver's side window fell down inside of the door frame. consumer was unable...	2
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i usually drive back roads under 50 miles per hour. my husband had taken my 2001 jeep cherokee sport on...	2 ~ 13261 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT jeep drifts from side-to-side with no effort by driver told the ball joints are defective but wont replace.*ak...	2 ~ 55000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR consumer was having brake problems. also s while driving stepped on the brakes and they did no work. dealer was	2 ~ 22450 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS when the automatic seat belt retracted back into position it was difficult for the consumer to enter the vehicle as	2 ~ 5500 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC after purchasing the vehile it was driven for roughtly 3 000 miles before the problem happened. i took it to...	2
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING when getting into third gear transmission would not shift transmission will roar up dealership replaced transmission twice. *ak consumer is...	2
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving consumer could see smoke after pulling over consumer could see there was a fire in the engine compartment...	2
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING engine blewout while driving at highway speed of 65-70 mph. dealer notified. *akvehicle jerks while in motion at hywy speeds....	2
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i was driving and heard a noise come from the front right. the jeep then pulled hard to the left...	2
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer was working under hood with a wrench it slipped out of his hand fell onto battery positive connector and...	2 ~ 25500 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE engine check light comes on intermittently if hitting a bump engine check light comes on. dealer says that gas cap	2
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS while driving on highway at 70 mph and without warning headlights went completely out causing poor visibility which resulted in...	2
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle experienced fire starter failure is suspected to be the cause claim 53-c679-292. *slc...	2
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY power windows stop working this time everything on the driver's door not working (windows locks rear view mirror adjustment) this	2
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE prior to recall notice (02v104000) consumers vehicle experienced an under hood fire in which a mouse nest had ignited consumer	2 ~ 13400 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE the main belt in the engine compartment broke twice causing vehicle to stall unexpectedly and resulting in a crash. dealer	2
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING oxygen sensor failed. yh...	2 ~ 32000 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer's foot slips off the brake pedal when shoes are wet has resulted in 3 accidents. this has never occurred	2
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING when we use our turn signals the emergency flashers come on. the first time we took it in the dealership...	2 ~ 50000 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission grinds when shifting growls when clutch not depressed pops out of gear at highway speeds when raining pass. side...	2
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY contacted chrysler damiler several times hood paint is chipped under the undercoat on section of 2001 car and chipping off....	2 ~ 32500 miles
MULTIPLE AXLE > SUSPENSION consumer had the rotors replaced twice and is currently in need of new rotors again. *jg ...	2
INFOTAINMENT > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT uconnect system malfunctioning. while driving it automatically switch the controls between radio to car play to a/c high fan speed...	1 ~ 250 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. while driving 30 mph the headrest on the front passenger seat popped...	1
TRAILER HITCHES tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep cherokee that was hitched to a recreational vehicle. while driving the recreational vehicle...	1 ~ 30000 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. while driving 65 mph in the rain the windshield wiper motor failed...	1 ~ 37000 miles
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2014 jeep cherokee. consumer writes in regards to vehicle wobbles while being towed causing steering resistance problems. vehicle updated owners	1
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES vehicle was purchased brand new on 4/16/16 in lansing michigan. have consistently had issues with tires holding correct pressure. have...	1 ~ 24000 miles
SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY 2014 jeep cherokee. consumer writes in regards to recall notice repairs. *smd the consumer stated the rear hatch came down	1
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. while driving approximately 20 mph an abnormal noise emitted from the engine....	1 ~ 13700 miles
CHILD SEAT fraying of the harness straps near the seat base. *tr...	1
STRAP/WEBBING > HARNESS > CHILD SEAT fraying of the harness straps near the seat base. *tr...	1
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL while driving on freeway smelled burning oil smell and smoke in cabin of car. at first stoplight off freeway smoke...	1 ~ 70 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. whenever the front driver and passenger seat heaters were activated and set...	1 ~ 4 miles
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE opened rear tailgate to put in groceries and the tail gate came down and struck the back of my head	1 ~ 110000 miles
VALVE > TIRES faulty tire valve stems - 2 of them. *tr...	1
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i own a 2000 jeep grand cherokee 4x4 it has 116 000 miles on it. i have a problem with...	1
EXTERNAL > WARNINGS > BACK OVER PREVENTION tl*the contact owns a 2001 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that the security system alarm kept sounding in the vehicle....	1 ~ 40000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY as my husband and i were on our way to a relatives last weekend the passenger side window lowered on...	1 ~ 138398 miles
INTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY the vehicle's interior rear view mirror became detached from the windshield. *nm the consumer and the dealer have had to	1 ~ 57876 miles
STRAP/WEBBING > TETHER > CHILD SEAT consumer received a recall notice(04c002000) regarding the harness straps!! no parts were available. *jb...	1
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY while driving 50 mph the hood popped open. this caused cinsumer to pull to the side of the road. *ak...	1
UNIVERSAL JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN while down shifting to second gear at 40 mph the engine accelerated at a higher rate. the consumer pulled over...	1 ~ 64000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i had several trips to the dealership with the jeep. i purchased the jeep on july 26 2000 new. i...	1 ~ 150 miles
FOG LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING fuel gauge reads empty when tank is full dealer cannot find problem. will drive for about 30 miles and then...	1 ~ 50615 miles
HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer stated while driving the left turn signal does not work and the hazard lights come on by themselves.*jb...	1
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING while driving the vehicle at 60mph the bolts of the gear box of the power steering broke and consumer lose	1
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT while the consumer was driving at 25-30 mph the brakes locked up suddenly. yh dt ...	1
UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT while the consumer was driving at 25-30 mph the brakes locked up suddenly. yh dt ...	1
CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE purchased jeep cherokee 4wd 2001 new drove off dealership lot and noticed vibration and wheel shook slightly technician said this...	1
NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY > AXLE > REAR consumer stateed the rear carrier bearings in the rear axel were worn. * ts consumer stated the vehicle was running	1 ~ 36000 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION vehicle had been parked for about 3 minutes and smoke started coming from hood. this was due to the wiring...	1
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING when traveling dark area of roadway the headlights on high beam suddenly lights go dark. switching back to low beam...	1
CONNECTION > LINK > DRAG while traveling on highway vehicle oversteered to the right without prior warning vehicle lost control and overturned dealership was aware...	1
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE no parts available: recall number b06 to install a debris shield on the intake manifold. exum nissan jeep kia 1800	1
SHAFT SECTOR > GEAR BOX > STEERING consumer was backing out of the driveway and discovered the steering column had disconnected from the wheel.*ak. consumer was informed...	1
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE while vehicle jumped out of gear emergency brake did not hold vehicle while in reverse and moving. consumer had to	1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving about 45mph and exiting onto freeway accelerator stuck to floor . consumer had to pull on side of	1
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN the dealer said they have seen this problem in many wranglers with the same clutch and transmission. the throw-out bearing...	1
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN clutch makes a noise when consumer pushes clutch in. consumer has taken vehicle into dealer 11 times in past 6	1
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM temperature into red on several occasions and lowers when heat turned on. oil pressure to zero at start up and...	1
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 'check gauges' light comes on multiple times temperature gauge to redline for a few minutes then back to normal. brought...	1
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT there is vibration in the steering wheel. gears are stuck when trying to change gears. dealership is aware of problem.*ak...	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE right front fuel line broke causing fuel leakages and leading to an engine compartment fire. manufacturer was notified. feel free	1
DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC there was a problem with the brakes a noise in the motor and the differential was leaking.dt jb...	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC structure underneath is rusting out. also brake line is corroded/ exhaust is pitted and steering spindle rusted and corroded. front	1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i took the car to the dealer on thornton road called chrysler and they originally stopped the car from saying...	1
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING vehicle fire originated underhood vehicle taken to dealer and informed consumer that problem was due to headlight selected switch. vehicle	1
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES interior lights dont work with the tailgate latch replaced problem reoccurred. *ak...	1
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE seam leak water soaked carpet&dash. dealer sealed.leaks again...	1
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION fog light shortage from the interior switch rear left shock squeaks non stop at low speeds loss of electrical power...	1
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN abs brakes had to be replaced. also replaced front brake rotors and 4-wheel drive locking hubs. *ak...	1
BACK UP LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING when backing up or when the vehicle is in reverse the back up lights intermittently illuminate cause unknown. please give	1
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING passenger's door doesn't open and alarm system goes on and off intermittently. also muffler system drags all the way down	1
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE no summary...	1
COLUMN > STEERING consumer states that the steering wheel "shimmers" excessively when driving making it difficult to maintain vehicle control. dealer diagnosed cracked	1 ~ 6000 miles
HUB > WHEELS every 3000 miles brakes go out. brakes and calipers have been repaired four times. front rims are hot to the...	1
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT the vin number identified the vehicle as a 2000 jeep cherokee when it was actually a 1999 model consumer found	1
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS trucks rear seats do not come equipped with a head rest. consumer feels "due to the occupants head not being...	1 ~ 25000 miles

FAQ

What year Jeep Cherokee is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 10 years, Jeep Cherokee models of 2020, 2018, 2001 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Jeep Cherokee?

Jeep Cherokee models of 2014 and 2015 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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