MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Jeep Cherokee Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 9,931 total NHTSA owner complaints and 68 federal recall campaigns for the Jeep Cherokee.
Best Cherokee Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All Cherokee Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Cherokee | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 Cherokee | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 Cherokee | 6.5 / 10 | 3(0.4/10k) | 1 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 Cherokee | 6.7 / 10 | 48(5.6/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 Cherokee | 4.8 / 10 | 152(17.9/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 Cherokee | 4.6 / 10 | 281(33.1/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 Cherokee | 3.5 / 10 | 1,612(189.6/10k) | 11 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 Cherokee | 3.6 / 10 | 681(80.1/10k) | 7 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 Cherokee | 3.6 / 10 | 1,328(156.2/10k) | 6 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 Cherokee | 3.5 / 10 | 1,403(165.1/10k) | 9 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 Cherokee | 3.3 / 10 | 1,783(209.8/10k) | 11 | Critical Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 Cherokee | 3.5 / 10 | 2,640(310.6/10k) | 13 | Critical Risk | Audit 2014 |