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2026 Jeep Cherokee problems

NHTSA lists 5 complaints for the 2026 Jeep Cherokee, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-09.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as JEEP CHEROKEE.

At a glance

Complaints
5
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
4
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
844,027
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
91

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. This model year is too recent for a sales denominator.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM360.0%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER240.0%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM120.0%
ENGINE120.0%
POWER TRAIN120.0%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
electrical electronic360.0%0.71
loss of control120.0%0.94
noise or comfort120.0%0.93
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
moderate480.0%0.77
low120.0%0.77

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 5 tagged complaints of 5 complaints (100.0%).

Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.

Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.

Recalls

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4 recalls.

26V559000

Date: 2026-09-01. Systems: TIRES.

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2025 Jeep Wagoneer L, 2025-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to a software error, the tire pressure monitoring system may fail to detect low tire pressure and/or fail to illuminate the tire pressure mo (excerpt)

Consequence: A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of low tire pressure increases the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: Dealers will update the radio frequency hub software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 54D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

26V531000

Date: 2026-08-13. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to (excerpt)

Consequence: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

26V223000

Date: 2026-04-09. Systems: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The brake system control module may fail to operate properly, which can cause a loss of anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).

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

Remedy: Dealers will update the brake system control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 29D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

26V059000

Date: 2026-02-02. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.

Consequence: Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 10, 2026.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

91 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM63
STRUCTURE22
POWER TRAIN8
UNKNOWN OR OTHER7
ENGINE6
BACK OVER PREVENTION2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
SERVICE BRAKES2

11037462

Date: 2026-09-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE.

Hybrid Cooling Pump Emergency Mode Condition Customers may comment on one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: a 12V battery is draining. NOTE: The auxiliary heat and battery coolant pumps can enter emergency mode and drain the 12V battery. a A pump running at full speed noise may be heard from th

11037331

Date: 2026-09-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.

Flash: Power Liftgate Module (PLGM) Update Customers may comment on one or more of the following: a The power liftgate chime remains active continuously and does not stop after the liftgate is closed or after an ignition cycle. a The vehicle will not start due to a discharged battery. NOTE: Batt

11037262

Date: 2026-09-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Airbag Warning Light On or Intermittent. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) May Have The Following DTCs (Active/Stored)

11036748

Date: 2026-08-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Malfunction Indicator Illuminated (MIL) - P04DF-00 Has Set Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): a P04DF-00 - Evap System Purge Control Valve 1 Performance/Stuck Open.

11036778

Date: 2026-08-26. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.

***Recall Completion Prior to Sale of Vehicle***

11036779

Date: 2026-08-26. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.

***Recall Completion Prior to Sale of Vehicle***

11036747

Date: 2026-08-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Malfunction Indicator Illuminated (MIL) - P04DF-00 Has Set Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): a P04DF-00 - Evap System Purge Control Valve 1 Performance/Stuck Open.

11036365

Date: 2026-08-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

HANDLE BRACKET - EXTERIOR DOOR & BRACKET - DOOR HANDLE

11036270

Date: 2026-08-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.

Door Latch 12V Battery Drain Customers must experience the following: SYMPTOM: a The 12v battery is depleted. NOTE: Battery depletion is due to a door latch module issue. This bulletin involves replacing both front door and both rear door latch modules.

11036176

Date: 2026-08-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Cluster Assembly When the technician connects to the vehicle via Witech, they observe Stored and/or Pending DTC in the IPC for KM49, LB, KM74 Programs. The instrument cluster should not be replaced based solely on the presence of stored or pending DTCs in the IPC. Replacement should only be consider

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
CHEROKEE5

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