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Jeep Cherokee recalls & safety

SUV · model years 2020-2024 · NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP ratings

Across model years 2020-2024, the Jeep Cherokee has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns on record (a typical-to-moderate number of recall campaigns) — most often the power train system, plus 422 owner complaints and a NCAP overall rating of about 4/5 stars. This is the model's recall history, not your car's status — the only way to know if a recall is still open on your vehicle is to check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: NHTSA Recalls API. Data as of June 2026.

Verify with your VIN. Recalls are issued continuously and tie to your exact vehicle. Confirm open recalls for your Jeep Cherokee at nhtsa.gov/recalls — or use our VIN check helper. Data as of June 2026.

Jeep Cherokee safety at a glance

MetricJeep Cherokee
Recall campaigns7
Recalls filed since 20243
Owner complaints (NHTSA)422
Complaints mentioning a crash22
Complaints mentioning a fire9
NCAP overall rating★★★★☆ (4/5)
Recall rank (1 = most of 51)#41

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP (2020-2024). Data as of June 2026.

Recent Jeep Cherokee recall campaigns

The most recent recall campaigns on record for 2020-2024. The remedy (repair) is free at a franchised Jeep dealer; quote the campaign number.

POWER TRAIN · NHTSA #26V290000 · filed 2026-05-07 · model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.

Consequence: A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 40D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN · NHTSA #24V516000 · filed 2024-07-08 · model years 2021, 2022

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the right-side curtain air bag may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 71B.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL · NHTSA #24V239000 · filed 2024-03-28 · model year 2022

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles.  The turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence: Turn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the driver's intention to change vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 24B.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLER/RADIATOR:HOSES AND FITTINGS · NHTSA #21V310000 · filed 2021-05-04 · model year 2021

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The transmission oil cooler hose may have been incorrectly cured, allowing transmission fluid to leak.

Consequence: A transmission fluid leak increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the hose, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y18.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM · NHTSA #20V657000 · filed 2020-10-27 · model year 2021

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude and Jeep Cherokee Limited vehicles. One or both of the front lower control arms may fracture while driving.

Consequence: A front lower control arm fracture while driving may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W81. Note: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired if needed.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · NHTSA #20V191000 · filed 2020-09-10 · model year 2020

Over-the-air fix

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Consequence: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.

STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK · NHTSA #19V637000 · filed 2019-08-29 · model year 2020

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The steering rack gear may break, possibly causing a loss of steering control.

Consequence: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V99.

Most-recalled systems on the Jeep Cherokee

Component / systemRecall campaigns
POWER TRAIN5
AIR BAGS2
BACK OVER PREVENTION1
STEERING1
SUSPENSION1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1

Source: NHTSA recalls (2020-2024). Data as of June 2026.

Jeep Cherokee owner complaints by model year

Model yearNHTSA complaints
2020248
2021130
202242
20232
20240

Source: NHTSA complaints (2020-2024). Data as of June 2026.

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA, not confirmed defects. Newer model years often have fewer simply because fewer are on the road and less time has passed.

Jeep Cherokee NCAP crash-test ratings

Model yearOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020★★★★☆ (4/5)★★★★☆ (4/5)★★★★★ (5/5)★★★★☆ (4/5)
2021★★★★☆ (4/5)★★★★☆ (4/5)★★★★★ (5/5)★★★★☆ (4/5)
2022★★★★☆ (4/5)★★★★☆ (4/5)★★★★★ (5/5)★★★★☆ (4/5)
2023★★★★☆ (4/5)★★★★☆ (4/5)★★★★★ (5/5)★★★★☆ (4/5)

Source: NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings (2020-2024). Data as of June 2026.

NCAP stars are federal crash-test results. A blank means that test was not separately published; "Not rated" means NHTSA did not crash-test that configuration.

How the Jeep Cherokee compares

Similar suvs by recall-campaign count:

Jeep Cherokee and peer vehicles. Source: NHTSA, model years 2020-2024.
VehicleRecall campaignsComplaints
Jeep Cherokee (this vehicle)7422
Hyundai Tucson7795
Nissan Pathfinder8338
Toyota 4Runner5141
Jeep Compass5517
Kia Sorento10447

Frequently asked questions

Does the Jeep Cherokee have any recalls?

Across model years 2020-2024, the Jeep Cherokee has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns on record, most often involving the power train system. This is a recall history, not your car's status. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if any recall is still open on your specific Jeep Cherokee.

How do I check if my Jeep Cherokee is under recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at the free NHTSA recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls). It shows any unrepaired safety recall on that exact Jeep Cherokee. The repair, called the remedy, is free at a franchised Jeep dealer.

How many complaints does the Jeep Cherokee have?

NHTSA has 422 owner complaints on file for the Jeep Cherokee across 2020-2024, of which 22 mention a crash. Complaints are unverified owner reports, useful as a signal of possible issues, not confirmed defects.

What is the Jeep Cherokee crash-test rating?

The Jeep Cherokee has a NHTSA NCAP overall safety rating of about 4 out of 5 stars across the tested model years in 2020-2024. See the year-by-year frontal, side and rollover stars on this page.

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Sources & accuracy

Recalls, complaints and crash-test ratings: NHTSA (model years 2020-2024), US public domain, captured June 2026. This is a dated snapshot of a model's history and can lag NHTSA. It is not your vehicle's recall status and is not safety advice — always verify open recalls with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See the methodology and disclaimer.

Last updated: 2026-06-20