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2026 Jeep Cherokee Recalls and Problems

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints for the 2026 Jeep Cherokee.

Recalled components: tires, backover prevention and rearview camera, stability control, and exterior lighting.

Too new to rank against other Cherokee years

The 2026 Cherokee has not had three full years of owner complaints yet.

Years to avoid: 2014 and 2015; best year: 2021. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every Cherokee year ranked

4Safety recalls
9Owner complaints
0Complaints citing a crash
0Complaints citing a fire

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Data: NHTSA recall, complaint and investigation filesUpdated

Excludes the larger Grand Cherokee.

4 safety recalls for the 2026 Jeep Cherokee

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for the fix and the full notice.

Tires

Sep 1, 2026

pressure monitoring and regulating systems

  • Fails federal standard 138 (tire pressure monitoring)
  • NHTSA 26V-559
  • 201,975 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 monitoring system (TPMS) warning light as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."

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

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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.

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.

NHTSA listing: CHEROKEE. Jeep campaign 54D.

Backover prevention and rearview camera

Aug 13, 2026

sensing system · camera

  • Fails federal standard 111 (rear visibility)
  • NHTSA 26V-531
  • 844,028 vehicles

The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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.

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.

NHTSA listing: CHEROKEE. Jeep campaign 78D.

Stability control

Apr 9, 2026

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).

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

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles.

NHTSA listing: CHEROKEE. Components: Stability control; Brakes: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module. Jeep campaign 29D.

Exterior lighting

Feb 2, 2026

brake lights

Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.

Risk: 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.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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.

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.

NHTSA listing: CHEROKEE. Components: Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control; Exterior lighting: brake lights; Exterior lighting: turn signal. Jeep campaign 03D.

Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA investigations

NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2026 Jeep Cherokee.

What owners report

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Cherokee. Below, they are sorted by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.

A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.

Jeep Cherokee recalls and complaints by model year

The highlighted bars are the 2026 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2014 Cherokee drew the most (999).

Owner complaints

2026: 9 complaints

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Owner complaints by model year, Jeep Cherokee
Model yearComplaints
20142,652
20151,794
20161,415
20171,342
2018692
20191,683
2020337
2021183
202252
20233
20269

Safety recalls

2026: 4 recalls

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Safety recalls by model year, Jeep Cherokee
Model yearRecalls
201413
201511
20169
20176
20187
201911
20203
20214
20223
20231
20264

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

Tested versionOverallFrontalSideRollover
JEEP CHEROKEE SUV HEV AWD
Not ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

2026 Cherokee MPG

EPA rates the 2026 Jeep Cherokee up to 37 mpg combined as a hybrid.Every version and fuel cost

Questions

Is NHTSA investigating the 2026 Jeep Cherokee?

No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2026 Jeep Cherokee.

How do I check if my Cherokee has an open recall?

Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Jeep dealers.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Nov 12, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
  • NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Nov 11, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
  • NHTSA investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
  • NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
  • NHTSA model names covered: CHEROKEE.

Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.