Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Jeep Cherokee has problems

10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system40
Power train30
Engine20
Vehicle speed control10
Engine and engine cooling10
Structure10
Electrical system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2026 Jeep Cherokee recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

15%repaired · 2026 Q3

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

New

Recall 26V-559 · Sep 1, 2026 · 201,975 vehicles · 30,335 repaired

Risk. A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of low tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

91%repaired · 2026 Q3

Sensing system: camera

New

Recall 26V-531 · Aug 13, 2026 · 844,028 vehicles · 764,056 repaired

Risk. A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electronic stability control (ESC)

New

Recall 26V-223 · Apr 9, 2026 · 241 vehicles · 223 repaired

Risk. A loss of anti-lock brakes or electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

48%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control

New

Recall 26V-059 · Feb 2, 2026 · 456,287 vehicles · 219,449 repaired

Risk. Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.

Best & worst years

2026 vs. every other Cherokee year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cherokee median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2026 Jeep Cherokee safety ratings

2026 JEEP CHEROKEE SUV HEV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What Cherokee owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

While driving my vehicle, the check engine light came on after driving for about 10 minutes. It remained on and I called the dealer and they said that I should bring the vehicle in to be checked. They looked at the check engine light and said it was probably because the gas cap was not on properly.…
Complaint 11773012 · Oct 22, 2026
I was driving on a busy street. The fuel gauge said I had 10-12 miles of range left before I was out of fuel. 2 miles later, at a major intersection, my car stalled in middle of the intersection. A kind stranger help me push it off of the road. I could have been hit by a car. This is a major safety…
Complaint 11764248 · Sep 14, 2026
When i pulled into my garage the fuel gauge read 20 miles remaining and the needle was still in the yellow. The next morning when I got in my car it wouldn't start. Out of gas. Upon putting in a gallon of gas, the vehicle started and the gauge read "low". This is the second time this has happened.…
Complaint 11764247 · Sep 14, 2026

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