Jeep Cherokee: Known Issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows139
model years1990–2022 (20)
data through2026-10-12
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Vehicle pages

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Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2022cherokee-2022-ptu-failurePower Transfer Unit failure and 4WD lossPOWER TRAIN202022-09 → 2026-08482026-08-20
2022cherokee-2022-airbag-non-deployAir bag non-deployment in crash eventsAIR BAGS32024-12 → 2026-07482026-08-20
2022cherokee-2022-shift-to-parkUnintended "Shift to Park" message and drive disengagementPOWER TRAIN42022-09 → 2024-01482026-08-20
2022cherokee-2022-turn-signal-failureTurn signal intermittent failure and water infiltrationEXTERIOR LIGHTING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL32022-12 → 2026-05482026-08-20
2022cherokee-2022-battery-drain-electricalBattery drain and electrical module shutdown failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM32024-05 → 2026-05482026-08-20
2022cherokee-2022-front-axle-cv-jointLeft front axle and CV joint recurring failureSTEERING, SUSPENSION22025-04 → 2025-06482026-08-20
2021cherokee-2021-ptu-failurePower Transfer Unit failure and loss of drive powerPOWER TRAIN722021-02 → 2026-081522026-08-21
2021cherokee-2021-recall-26v290-no-remedyRecall 26V290000 PTU remedy unavailablePOWER TRAIN142026-05 → 2026-081522026-08-21
2021cherokee-2021-airbag-nondeploymentAir bag non-deployment in frontal crashAIR BAGS52021-03 → 2022-011522026-08-21
2021cherokee-2021-unintended-stall-shutdownUnintended engine stall or shutdown while drivingENGINE82021-02 → 2024-021522026-08-21
2021cherokee-2021-electronic-parking-brake-autoengageElectronic parking brake unintended automatic engagementSERVICE BRAKES52021-12 → 2026-031522026-08-21
2021cherokee-2021-infotainment-screen-failureInfotainment screen blackout and radio inoperabilityELECTRICAL SYSTEM32024-01 → 2026-031522026-08-21
2021cherokee-2021-sunroof-shatteringSunroof panel spontaneous shatteringVISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY22022-04 → 2022-051522026-08-21
2020cherokee-2020-ptu-4wd-failurePower Transfer Unit (PTU) failurePOWER TRAIN1312024-01 → 2026-082792026-08-20
2020cherokee-2020-power-steering-lossLoss of power steering assist / steering rack failureSTEERING162024-03 → 2026-082792026-08-20
2020cherokee-2020-parking-brake-engageParking brake engages unexpectedly while drivingPARKING BRAKE102024-01 → 2026-052792026-08-20
2020cherokee-2020-engine-oil-leakEngine oil leak and cylinder wall damageENGINE82025-01 → 2026-082792026-08-20
2020cherokee-2020-active-grille-shutterActive grille shutter system malfunctionENGINE42024-10 → 2025-082792026-08-20
2020cherokee-2020-airbag-non-deploymentAirbag non-deployment and warning light faultsAIR BAGS42025-07 → 2026-032792026-08-20
2020cherokee-2020-stall-shutdownVehicle stalls or shuts off unexpectedly while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM92024-07 → 2026-062792026-08-20
2019cherokee-2019-ptu-loss-of-powerPower transfer unit failure with loss of motive powerPOWER TRAIN712025-11 → 2026-06 (sample of 200 most-recent of 1561 total)15612026-06-30
2019cherokee-2019-svc-4wd-lightService 4WD warning light with PTU diagnosisPOWER TRAIN442025-11 → 2026-06 (sample of 200 most-recent of 1561 total)15612026-06-30
2019cherokee-2019-recall-no-remedyPTU recall with no available remedy or partsPOWER TRAIN332025-11 → 2026-06 (sample of 200 most-recent of 1561 total)15612026-06-30
2019cherokee-2019-rear-differentialRear differential housing crack and snap ring failurePOWER TRAIN162025-12 → 2026-05 (sample of 200 most-recent of 1561 total)15612026-06-30
2019cherokee-2019-engine-failureEngine power loss with piston and cylinder failureENGINE132025-12 → 2026-05 (sample of 200 most-recent of 1561 total)15612026-06-30
2019cherokee-2019-stall-shift-hesitationStalling and delayed transmission shift on accelerationPOWER TRAIN, ENGINE152025-12 → 2026-06 (sample of 200 most-recent of 1561 total)15612026-06-30
2019cherokee-2019-electrical-shutoffElectrical shutoff and start-stop stall at idleELECTRICAL SYSTEM52025-12 → 2026-05 (sample of 200 most-recent of 1561 total)15612026-06-30
2019cherokee-2019-airbag-nondeploymentAirbag non-deployment in front impact collisionAIR BAGS32025-12 → 2026-05 (sample of 200 most-recent of 1561 total)15612026-06-30
2018cherokee-2018-ptu-recall-parts-backorderPTU recall (25V011000) remedy parts backorderPOWER TRAIN252025-04 → 2026-056792026-07-15
2018cherokee-2018-service-shifter-messageService Shifter message with all shifter lights litELECTRICAL SYSTEM292024-01 → 2026-046792026-07-15
2018cherokee-2018-oil-filter-housing-leakCracked plastic oil filter housing oil leakENGINE72024-01 → 2025-126792026-07-15
2018cherokee-2018-rear-differential-failureRear differential failure with parts backorderPOWER TRAIN52024-01 → 2025-096792026-07-15
2018cherokee-2018-parking-brake-water-corrosionElectric parking brake engagement and water corrosionSERVICE BRAKES62024-05 → 2026-056792026-07-15
2018cherokee-2018-ptu-failure-power-lossPower transfer unit failure with loss of drive powerPOWER TRAIN822024-01 → 2026-056792026-07-15
2018cherokee-2018-park-loss-rollawayLoss of park function and vehicle rollawayPOWER TRAIN102024-04 → 2026-036792026-07-15
2018cherokee-2018-engine-stallEngine stall and loss of power while drivingENGINE102024-10 → 2025-046792026-07-15
2017jeep-cherokee-2017-service-shifter-warningService Shifter warning and shift module malfunctionELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER402025-03 → 2026-0413252026-08-03
2017jeep-cherokee-2017-ptu-failurePower transfer unit (PTU) failure and recall parts delayPOWER TRAIN1032025-02 → 2026-0713252026-08-03
2017jeep-cherokee-2017-electronic-parking-brakeElectronic parking brake engagement from water intrusionSERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE102025-03 → 2026-0513252026-08-03
2017jeep-cherokee-2017-electrical-shutdownElectrical system shutdown while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE52025-06 → 2026-0413252026-08-03
2017jeep-cherokee-2017-airbag-nondeploymentAirbag non-deployment in frontal crashAIR BAGS22025-04 → 2026-0513252026-08-03
2016cherokee-2016-parking-brake-engagementElectric parking brake self-engagementELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES142024-09 → 2026-06 (within 200 most-recent of 1400 complaints)14002026-07-26
2016cherokee-2016-service-shifter-faultElectronic shifter fault with Service Shifter warningPOWER TRAIN102024-09 → 2026-07 (within 200 most-recent of 1400 complaints)14002026-07-26
2016cherokee-2016-transmission-hesitationTransmission hesitation and hard shiftingPOWER TRAIN142024-07 → 2026-02 (within 200 most-recent of 1400 complaints)14002026-07-26
2016cherokee-2016-engine-oil-consumptionEngine oil consumption and cylinder head failureENGINE82024-11 → 2026-04 (within 200 most-recent of 1400 complaints)14002026-07-26
2016cherokee-2016-ptu-service-4wdPower transfer unit failure with Service 4WD warningPOWER TRAIN972024-08 → 2026-06 (within 200 most-recent of 1400 complaints)14002026-07-26
2016cherokee-2016-engine-stallingEngine stalling while driving and at stopsENGINE142024-07 → 2026-01 (within 200 most-recent of 1400 complaints)14002026-07-26
2016cherokee-2016-parked-vehicle-fireVehicle fire while parkedFIRERELATED42025-02 → 2026-03 (within 200 most-recent of 1400 complaints)14002026-07-26
2016cherokee-2016-airbag-nondeploymentAirbag non-deployment and inadvertent deploymentAIR BAGS52025-03 → 2026-07 (within 200 most-recent of 1400 complaints)14002026-07-26
2015cherokee-2015-ptu-failure-service-4wdPower transfer unit failure with Service 4WD warningPOWER TRAIN542023-11 → 2026-06 (from 200 most-recent of 1777 total complaints)17772026-07-26
2015cherokee-2015-transmission-harsh-shiftingTransmission harsh shifting and neutral drop-outPOWER TRAIN272023-10 → 2026-05 (from 200 most-recent of 1777 total complaints)17772026-07-26
2015cherokee-2015-parking-brake-self-engagementElectric parking brake self-engagementSERVICE BRAKES182023-12 → 2026-05 (from 200 most-recent of 1777 total complaints)17772026-07-26
2015cherokee-2015-rear-differential-failureRear differential fracture and fluid leaksPOWER TRAIN62023-12 → 2025-11 (from 200 most-recent of 1777 total complaints)17772026-07-26
2015cherokee-2015-liftgate-water-intrusionLiftgate module water intrusion and recall part delayELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE282023-11 → 2026-02 (from 200 most-recent of 1777 total complaints)17772026-07-26
2015cherokee-2015-service-shifter-warningService Shifter warning and shifter module faultsPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM122023-11 → 2026-05 (from 200 most-recent of 1777 total complaints)17772026-07-26
2015cherokee-2015-engine-stallEngine stall and loss of motive power while drivingENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM92023-11 → 2026-04 (from 200 most-recent of 1777 total complaints)17772026-07-26
2014cherokee-2014-ptu-failurePower Transfer Unit failure and loss of drive powerPOWER TRAIN612024-04 → 2026-0826422026-09-06
2014cherokee-2014-epb-water-intrusionElectronic parking brake water intrusion, self-engagementSERVICE BRAKES362024-04 → 2026-0626422026-09-06
2014cherokee-2014-liftgate-water-intrusionLiftgate water intrusion, electrical module failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE42024-05 → 2026-0326422026-09-06
2014cherokee-2014-tcm-shift-to-neutralTransmission control module shift-to-neutral faultsPOWER TRAIN472024-04 → 2026-0726422026-09-06
2014cherokee-2014-fuel-nozzle-shutoffFuel nozzle shutoff during refuelingFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE52024-07 → 2025-1226422026-09-06
2001jeep-cherokee-2001-seat-frame-fractureDriver seat frame and bracket fractureSEATS492010-08 → 2025-1211332026-10-01
2001jeep-cherokee-2001-engine-head-cooling-fanCracked cylinder head and cooling fan failureENGINE242011-01 → 2022-0711332026-10-01
2001jeep-cherokee-2001-hvac-blend-door-failureHVAC blend door and defroster failureVISIBILITY/WIPER112010-08 → 2013-0211332026-10-01
2001jeep-cherokee-2001-fuel-tank-rear-crash-riskRear-mounted fuel tank crash and leak riskFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM282012-06 → 2021-0711332026-10-01
2001jeep-cherokee-2001-electrical-stall-lightingElectrical stalling and exterior lighting failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM172010-11 → 2021-0311332026-10-01
2001jeep-cherokee-2001-steering-death-wobbleFront-end death wobble and steering seizureSTEERING162011-06 → 2017-0211332026-10-01
2001jeep-cherokee-2001-seat-heater-fireHeated seat element overheating and fireELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEATS152010-11 → 2015-1211332026-10-01
2001jeep-cherokee-2001-airbag-warning-nondeployAirbag warning light and non-deployment in crashesAIR BAGS122013-10 → 2023-1111332026-10-01
2000cherokee-2000-seat-frame-fractureDriver seat frame or bracket fractureSEATS172012-02 → 2022-1018852026-09-25
2000cherokee-2000-cracked-cylinder-headCracked cylinder head with coolant and oil intermixingENGINE62013-02 → 2018-0918852026-09-25
2000cherokee-2000-engine-stallsEngine stalls or shuts off without warning while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE422012-02 → 2020-0518852026-09-25
2000cherokee-2000-death-wobbleDeath wobble in front end at highway speedSTEERING, SUSPENSION122012-07 → 2020-0518852026-09-25
2000cherokee-2000-airbag-warning-lightAir bag warning light illuminated or clock spring failureAIR BAGS182013-03 → 2016-0918852026-09-25
2000cherokee-2000-fuel-tank-leakFuel tank leak or exposure in rear-impact crashesFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE202012-02 → 2018-0818852026-09-25
2000cherokee-2000-tail-light-failureBrake and tail light failure from melted socket housingsEXTERIOR LIGHTING102012-07 → 2018-1118852026-09-25
1999jeep-cherokee-1999-fuel-tank-skid-plate-rustFuel tank skid plate corrosion and leakFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM332011-05 → 2021-0521132026-09-25
1999jeep-cherokee-1999-seat-frame-failureDriver's seat frame and bracket failureSEATS302011-01 → 2017-1121132026-09-25
1999jeep-cherokee-1999-brake-caliper-seizureFront brake caliper seizure and corrosionSERVICE BRAKES152011-04 → 2018-0521132026-09-25
1999jeep-cherokee-1999-heater-defroster-failureHeater and defroster blend door failureVISIBILITY92010-11 → 2014-0821132026-09-25
1999jeep-cherokee-1999-airbag-clock-springAirbag warning light from faulty clock springAIR BAGS342010-12 → 2023-0821132026-09-25
1999jeep-cherokee-1999-engine-stall-while-drivingEngine stalling while drivingENGINE362011-04 → 2021-0521132026-09-25
1999jeep-cherokee-1999-death-wobble-front-endFront-end shake ("death wobble") at highway speedSTEERING102011-07 → 2017-0921132026-09-25
1999jeep-cherokee-1999-brake-light-turn-signal-failureBrake light and turn signal failureEXTERIOR LIGHTING102011-06 → 2016-1221132026-09-25
1997jeep-cherokee-1997-tire-blowoutTire blowout or sidewall failureTIRES42010-05 → 2013-1215162026-10-01
1997jeep-cherokee-1997-fuel-tank-rear-impactRear-impact fuel tank leak, rupture, and recall delayFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE812008-08 → 2019-0315162026-10-01
1997jeep-cherokee-1997-engine-stall-ecmEngine stall or shutdown linked to control module wiringENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM632008-08 → 2020-1015162026-10-01
1997jeep-cherokee-1997-steering-front-end-vibrationSteering failure or violent front-end vibration at speedSTEERING142011-05 → 2015-1015162026-10-01
1997jeep-cherokee-1997-airbag-deploymentAir bag failure to deploy or erroneous deploymentAIR BAGS102009-10 → 2020-1015162026-10-01
1997jeep-cherokee-1997-seat-frame-rear-impactSeat frame breakage in low-speed rear-impact collisionSEATS42010-01 → 2015-0315162026-10-01
1996cherokee-1996-highway-speed-shakeFront-end shaking at highway speedSTEERING, SUSPENSION112002-11 → 2018-115002026-10-08
1996cherokee-1996-steering-gear-mountingSteering gear box bolt and frame failureSTEERING72003-08 → 2013-115002026-10-08
1996cherokee-1996-engine-mount-boltsEngine mount bolts sheared offENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING102001-04 → 2012-125002026-10-08
1996cherokee-1996-park-to-reverse-rollawayVehicle moving out of Park into ReversePOWER TRAIN172001-07 → 2005-065002026-10-08
1996cherokee-1996-door-hinge-separationDriver door hinge separating from bodySTRUCTURE122001-01 → 2016-045002026-10-08
1996cherokee-1996-front-brake-rotorsFront brake rotor warping and corrosionSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC142001-01 → 2003-015002026-10-08
1996cherokee-1996-heater-switch-harnessHeater blower switch and wiring harness meltingELECTRICAL SYSTEM82002-05 → 2012-045002026-10-08
1996cherokee-1996-fuel-pump-failureRepeated fuel pump failure and stallingFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE112001-11 → 2005-115002026-10-08
1995cherokee-1995-door-hinge-weld-separationDoor hinge weld separationSTRUCTURE542000-10 → 2008-056702026-10-08
1995cherokee-1995-engine-mount-bolt-shearEngine mount bolt shearingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING322000-10 → 2007-106702026-10-08
1995cherokee-1995-brake-rotor-failure-recallBrake rotor failure and recall repairSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC82000-11 → 2016-036702026-10-08
1995cherokee-1995-park-rollaway-gear-jumpRollaway and gear jump out of parkPOWER TRAIN142001-07 → 2002-076702026-10-08
1995cherokee-1995-sudden-accelerationUnintended acceleration on start or shiftVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL102000-10 → 2002-106702026-10-08
1995cherokee-1995-ignition-blower-wiring-heatIgnition switch and blower wiring overheatingELECTRICAL SYSTEM92000-10 → 2018-096702026-10-08
1994cherokee-1994-door-hinge-weld-failureDoor hinge weld separationSTRUCTURE632000-03 → 2004-095852026-10-09
1994cherokee-1994-seat-belt-buckle-failureDriver seat belt buckle fails to latchSEAT BELTS202000-04 → 2010-085852026-10-09
1994cherokee-1994-front-brake-rotor-failureFront brake rotor failure and recall 99V-340 reimbursementSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC192000-03 → 2007-015852026-10-09
1994cherokee-1994-unintended-vehicle-movementUnexpected vehicle movement after gear selectionPOWER TRAIN92001-07 → 2007-075852026-10-09
1994cherokee-1994-engine-stallingEngine stalling or shutting off while drivingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING112000-03 → 2015-105852026-10-09
1994cherokee-1994-engine-mount-bolt-breakageEngine mount bolt breakageENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING62000-03 → 2005-125852026-10-09
1994cherokee-1994-electrical-overheating-fireElectrical wiring and connector melting or fireELECTRICAL SYSTEM52000-12 → 2002-085852026-10-09
1993cherokee-1993-door-hinge-weld-failureDoor hinge and weld separationSTRUCTURE391998-07 → 2018-095172026-10-09
1993cherokee-1993-seat-belt-buckle-releaseSeat belt buckle latch failureSEAT BELTS51999-12 → 2001-015172026-10-09
1993cherokee-1993-tire-tread-separationTire tread and sidewall failureTIRES72000-09 → 2015-125172026-10-09
1993cherokee-1993-unintended-gear-changeTransmission shifting or leaving gear unexpectedlyPOWER TRAIN52001-07 → 2002-105172026-10-09
1993cherokee-1993-front-rotor-hub-separationFront brake rotor separation from hubSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC171998-09 → 2003-015172026-10-09
1993cherokee-1993-unintended-accelerationSudden acceleration after shifting gearVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL81999-07 → 2007-045172026-10-09
1993cherokee-1993-engine-stall-while-drivingEngine stall or shutoff while drivingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING101998-12 → 2004-025172026-10-09
1993cherokee-1993-steering-wobble-over-bumpsFront-end wobble after hitting bumpsSTEERING, SUSPENSION32004-09 → 2018-085172026-10-09
1992cherokee-1992-exhaust-manifold-cracksCracked exhaust manifold and exhaust fumesENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING31996-09 → 1999-111662026-10-10
1992cherokee-1992-brake-rotor-separationFront brake rotor corrosion and hub separationSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC181997-01 → 2019-081662026-10-10
1992cherokee-1992-brake-loss-pedalLoss of braking and brake pedal to floorSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC111995-08 → 2001-101662026-10-10
1992cherokee-1992-sudden-accelerationSudden acceleration when shifted into gearVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL221995-05 → 2004-041662026-10-10
1992cherokee-1992-liftgate-door-failuresLiftgate cylinder failure and doors openingSTRUCTURE81995-01 → 1999-101662026-10-10
1992cherokee-1992-vehicle-firesFire in engine compartment or electrical systemELECTRICAL SYSTEM61995-05 → 2003-071662026-10-10
1992cherokee-1992-seat-belt-failuresSeat belts not locking or coming apartSEAT BELTS41997-08 → 2005-041662026-10-10
1991cherokee-1991-abs-recall-96v260ABS recall 96V260 repair and parts disputesSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC491997-01 → 2017-082862026-10-12
1991cherokee-1991-park-rollawayVehicle movement from park or gear after exitPOWER TRAIN61997-01 → 2006-042862026-10-12
1991cherokee-1991-seat-belt-buckleSeat belt buckle and latch failureSEAT BELTS71997-05 → 2005-082862026-10-12
1991cherokee-1991-abs-pump-brake-lossABS pump failure with loss of power brake assistSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC351997-01 → 2019-022862026-10-12
1991cherokee-1991-front-rotor-recallFront brake rotor failure and recall 98V005SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC91998-03 → 2000-092862026-10-12
1991cherokee-1991-electrical-fireElectrical system smoke and fireELECTRICAL SYSTEM51997-11 → 2002-042862026-10-12
1991cherokee-1991-sudden-accelerationSudden acceleration resulting in collisionVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL61997-05 → 1999-112862026-10-12
1990cherokee-1990-front-rotor-failureFront brake rotor failuresSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC131997-10 → 2002-063642026-10-12
1990cherokee-1990-seat-track-belt-buckleSeat track and seat belt buckle failuresSEATS71998-03 → 2002-093642026-10-12
1990cherokee-1990-abs-pump-brake-lossABS pump and actuator brake failuresSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC611997-08 → 2022-103642026-10-12
1990cherokee-1990-brake-hose-master-cylinderBrake hose and master cylinder leaksSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC81998-04 → 2004-113642026-10-12
1990cherokee-1990-high-idle-accelerationHigh idle and unintended accelerationVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL251997-09 → 2013-083642026-10-12
1990cherokee-1990-fuel-injector-leaksFuel injector and fuel injection leaksFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE51997-09 → 2003-013642026-10-12

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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Jeep Cherokee [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/jeep/cherokee
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_jeep_cherokee_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Jeep Cherokee},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/jeep/cherokee}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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