Jeep Cherokee years to avoid and best years
Newer Jeep Cherokee years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2014 has the most complaints per year, at 333 (2,646 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2023 at 1 (from 3 complaints), 2022 at 7 (from 51 complaints), and 2021 at 17 (from 162 complaints). The 2026 Jeep Cherokee is too early to compare, at 0 per year so far, from 0 complaints. On the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, 940 of 2,646 complaints name Powertrain.
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Jeep Cherokee reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Jeep Cherokee. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | 37 |
| 2023 Fewest | 1 | 3 | 1 | Parking brake | 23 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 7 | 51 | 3 | Powertrain | 23.6 |
| 2021 → Fewest | 17 | 162 | 4 | Powertrain | 23.2 |
| 2020 → | 17 | 303 | 3 | Powertrain | 23.1 |
| 2019 → | 205 | 1,640 | 11 | Powertrain | 23.1 |
| 2018 → | 103 | 684 | 7 | Powertrain | 23 |
| 2017 → | 136 | 1,334 | 6 | Powertrain | 23 |
| 2016 → | 102 | 1,406 | 9 | Powertrain | 23.2 |
| 2015 → | 242 | 1,787 | 11 | Powertrain | 23.1 |
| 2014 → Most | 333 | 2,646 | 13 | Powertrain | 22.3 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 (2.4L Tigershark); 5W-20 (3.2L V6) · 5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/60R17 to 245/45R20 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Early KL years (especially 2014) draw heavy NHTSA powertrain filings. Recall 19V-447 covers certain 2014 Cherokees with the 3.2L V6: if a clutch sticks, transmission software may shift to neutral and cut drive; dealers update transmission software (FCA V69). Recall 16V-529 covers certain 2014-2015 Cherokees with the 9-speed: insufficient crimps in the transaxle range-sensor harness can default the gearbox to neutral; dealers reprogram and replace the harness as needed (FCA S55). Recall 20V-343 covers certain 2014-2017 Cherokees with a two-speed PTU: spline wear between the PTU and transmission can lose drive or Park; dealers apply software that keeps rear drive and sets the electronic park brake (FCA W47). Recall 26V-290 covers certain 2019-2023 Cherokees for PTU failure with possible loss of drive or rollaway; dealers update drivetrain/PTU/park-brake software and replace the PTU as needed.
Frequently asked questions
Which Jeep Cherokee years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2023 at 1 (from 3 complaints), 2022 at 7 (from 51 complaints), and 2021 at 17 (from 162 complaints).
Which Jeep Cherokee year has the most owner complaints?
2014 has the most complaints per year, at 333 (2,646 complaints). On the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, 940 of 2,646 complaints name Powertrain.
How do Jeep Cherokee owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Jeep Cherokee years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Jeep Cherokee years are too early to compare?
The 2026 Jeep Cherokee is too early to compare, at 0 per year so far, from 0 complaints.
What oil does a Cherokee take?
0W-20 (2.4L Tigershark); 5W-20 (3.2L V6)
What does NHTSA recall 19V-447 cover on the Jeep Cherokee?
Recall 19V-447 covers certain 2014 Cherokees with the 3.2L V6: if a clutch sticks, transmission software may shift to neutral and cut drive; dealers update transmission software (FCA V69).
What generation is the 2015 Jeep Cherokee?
KL generation (2014-2023).