Is the Jeep Cherokee Reliable?
2014–2023 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Jeep Cherokee Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 85 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 1 | 36 | 4 | — | 79 | Good |
| 2021 | 3 | 102 | 7 | — | 69 | Good |
| 2020 | 3 | 203 | 5 | — | 68 | Good |
| 2019 | 7 | 1163 | 49 | — | 35 | Poor |
| 2018 | 2 | 424 | 5 | — | 70 | Good |
| 2017 | 2 | 904 | 18 | — | 53 | Fair |
| 2016 | 3 | 1009 | 25 | — | 49 | Fair |
| 2015 | 4 | 1331 | 24 | — | 43 | Poor |
| 2014 | 7 | 1928 | 38 | — | 34 | Poor |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Cherokee Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Cherokee scores 9 points below the average suv. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Jeep Cherokee Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 7103 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Jeep Cherokee reliable?+
The Jeep Cherokee scores 59/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 33 recall campaigns and 7103 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Cherokee is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2023 Cherokee achieved the highest reliability score of 85/100 with 1 recall and 3 complaints.
How many miles does a Cherokee last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Jeep Cherokee owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Cherokee will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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