Jeep Cherokee Recalls

The Jeep Cherokee has 114 recalls spanning 1976 through the 2026 model year, with the most serious recent issue being a steering rack gear that can break on 2019–2020 models, causing a sudden and complete loss of steering control.

The 2026 model has a brake control module that can disable anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control, and a trailer tow module that can cause trailer brake lights and turn signals to stop working. On 2021–2022 models, an improperly secured connector can prevent the right-side curtain airbag from deploying in a crash. The 2021 model also has a transmission oil cooler hose that can burst and ignite, and a front lower control arm that can fracture while driving on Latitude and Limited trims, causing sudden loss of steering. The 2022 model has turn signal faults where the self-canceling feature and the right-turn lever can both fail.

The 2019–2023 model years share a recurring power transfer unit problem where the PTU can fail, cutting drive power or allowing the vehicle to roll away when parked. The 2019 model has additional engine assembly defects involving missing valve stem keepers or a reversed camshaft cap that can stall the engine. The 2018 model has a cracked oil pump housing that can cause engine stall, a fuel tube that can leak into the engine compartment, and a right front halfshaft bearing that can fail on all-wheel-drive vehicles, causing loss of drive or unexpected rollaway. On 2016 models, both halfshafts can fracture and separate from the drive axle without warning. The 2015–2016 models with the power liftgate option have water intrusion in the liftgate control module that can cause a fire even with the vehicle parked. The 2014–2015 models share an unintended side curtain and seat airbag deployment issue triggered during off-road driving, and a 9-speed transmission wire harness that can cause an unexpected shift to neutral. A software vulnerability in the infotainment system on 2014–2015 models can allow unauthorized remote control of certain vehicle functions. Cruise control on 2014–2018 models can fail to deactivate, maintaining or increasing speed despite driver input.

Going back further, the 1998 model has a brake booster vacuum diaphragm that can split and cause sudden loss of power-assisted braking, and front seat belt shoulder anchors that can fail in a crash. The 1997 model has an airbag control module that can corrode from road salt and trigger unintended airbag deployment. The 1996 model has an alternator circuit fuse connection that can arc and start an engine compartment fire, and a missing steering gear frame weld that can crack the frame rail under hard steering loads. The 1995 model has composite front brake rotors that can shed their wear surface and reduce braking, and a parking brake release button that can separate and leave the parking brake inoperative. The 1991 model has multiple brake line routing issues where tubes can be contacted by suspension or steering components and restrict hydraulic pressure. The 1987 model has a fuel hose that can chafe against an intake manifold stud and leak, and the 1984 model has a differential pinion shaft defect that can cause rear axle lockup and loss of control.