Model year
2023 Jeep Cherokee
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 3 complaints for the 2023 Jeep Cherokee (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (2), AIR BAGS (1), PARKING BRAKE (1). NHTSA rated the SUV AWD 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 22–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,800–$3,050, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 369 complaints
- 2001 229 complaints
- 2014 2,650 complaints
- 2015 1,792 complaints
- 2016 1,412 complaints
- 2017 1,337 complaints
- 2018 687 complaints
- 2019 1,669 complaints
- 2020 331 complaints
- 2021 176 complaints
- 2022 52 complaints
- 2023 3 complaints
- 2026 8 complaints
Recalls
26V290000 · May 7, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
Complaints
3 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee 4WD · 2.4L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2023 Jeep Cherokee at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.