Short answer
Among Jeep Cherokee model years through 2024, 2000 and 2023 have the fewest NHTSA recall campaigns on record (1) and 2014 has the most (13). Recall counts are not a reliability score; they show how often a safety defect had to be corrected.
Quick read
Jeep Cherokee: Key Facts
- Model years with data
- 13 (2000–2026)
- Distinct recall campaigns
- 45
- Fewest recalls
- 2000 and 2023 (1)
- Most recalls
- 2014 (13)
- Most recalled system
- Power train (23)
Jeep Cherokee Recalls and Ratings by Model Year
| Model year | Recall campaigns | Overall crash rating | Most recalled systems |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Recent: still collecting recalls | 4 | Not rated | Back over prevention, Electronic stability control (esc), Exterior lighting |
| 2023 | 1 | 4 stars | Power train |
| 2022 | 3 | 4 stars | Air bags, Exterior lighting, Power train |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 stars | Power train, Air bags, Suspension |
| 2020 | 3 | 4 stars | Back over prevention, Power train, Steering |
| 2019 | 11 | 4 stars | Power train, Electrical system, Air bags |
| 2018 | 7 | 4 stars | Electrical system, Power train, Engine and engine cooling |
| 2017 | 6 | 4 stars | Power train, Air bags, Electrical system |
| 2016 | 9 | 4 stars | Power train, Structure, Electrical system |
| 2015 | 11 | 4 stars | Structure, Equipment, Power train |
| 2014 | 13 | 4 stars | Power train, Equipment, Structure |
| 2001 | 2 | Not rated | Child seat, Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2000 | 1 | Not rated | Fuel system, gasoline |
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The scale of the difference
Recall Campaigns by Model Year
Distinct NHTSA recall campaigns per model year. Years after 2024 are recent and still collecting recalls.
- 20264 recalls
- 20231 recall
- 20223 recalls
- 20214 recalls
- 20203 recalls
- 201911 recalls
- 20187 recalls
- 20176 recalls
- 20169 recalls
- 201511 recalls
- 201413 recalls
- 20012 recalls
- 20001 recall
Jeep Cherokee: Analysis
How to read recall counts
A recall campaign is a safety defect that the manufacturer or NHTSA required to be fixed. Counts depend on how long a model year has been on the road, so recent years look better than they will in time; this page therefore ranks only model years through 2024. A high count can also mean a manufacturer reacts quickly to small defects, so it says little about breakdowns or running costs.
What the recalls were about
Across all model years, the systems named most often in Jeep Cherokee recalls are power train (23), electrical system (8), equipment (7), structure (7) and air bags (6). The number in brackets counts model-year entries, so one campaign that covers several years is counted in each.
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA has an overall star rating for 10 of these 13 model years. Ratings before 2011 come from an earlier version of the program and are not directly comparable with later years. A range such as 4–5 means versions of the same model year were rated differently.
FAQ: Jeep Cherokee Best and Worst Years
What are the best years for the Jeep Cherokee?
By NHTSA recall campaigns, 2000 and 2023 are the cleanest model years through 2024, with 1 each.
Which Jeep Cherokee model years have the most recalls?
2014 has the most, with 13 recall campaigns each.
Does a recall mean the car is unreliable?
No. A recall is a safety correction filed with NHTSA, usually repaired free of charge. It does not measure breakdowns or running costs, so use these counts together with a vehicle history report and an inspection.
Sources & methodology
Recalls and crash ratings come from the NHTSA datasets and APIs, retrieved on 2026-10-03. A record counts for this model when its make matches and its model name starts with the same words as "Cherokee", so variants such as body styles are included. Only model years from 2000 are used, and each recall campaign is counted once per model year. The data does not say whether an individual car was repaired, so check a specific car by VIN.
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