NHTSA has 8 owner complaints on file for the 2026 Jeep Cherokee[1]. None of them mention a crash, a fire or an injury[1].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups, biggest first. These are unverified reports from owners.
- Fuel/Propulsion System. 3 complaints[4]. In the stories we read, owners describe a fuel gauge that showed plenty of range, then the car ran dry or stalled much sooner. Some say it was slow to restart after adding a little fuel.
- Power Train. 3 complaints[5]. Owners describe a car that would not shut off or go into gear, and a car that lost power on the highway early in its life.
- Unknown Or Other. 2 complaints[6]. These reports do not point to a clear part, so we say little about them.
- Engine. 1 complaint[7]. An owner describes an engine that kept running after parking and would not turn off.
- Electrical System. 1 complaint[8]. The report is brief, so we leave out details.
- Structure. 1 complaint[9]. An owner describes a hood latch that let go while the car sat in slow traffic.
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2026 Cherokee is necessarily included.
- Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems (26V559), September 2026. About 201,975 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[10]
- Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera (26V531), August 2026. About 844,027 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[11]
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (26V223), April 2026. About 241 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[12]
- Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control (26V059), February 2026. About 456,287 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking, reduced visibility. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee AWD, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, All-Wheel Drive[3] | 39 / 35 / 37 | $1,800 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA lists these versions as not rated: SUV AWD[14].
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jeep Cherokee with 1.6L 4-cylinder[15] | 170 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
| Version | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE 4DR SUV[16] | 188 in | 75 in | 67 in | 113 in | 4,295 lb |
| GRAND CHEROKEE 4xe BASE 4DR SUV[17] | 193 in | 78 in | 71 in | 117 in | 5,368 lb |
| GRAND CHEROKEE 4xe TRAILHAWK/OVERLAND/SUMMIT 4DR SUV[18] | 193 in | 78 in | 71 in | 117 in | 5,483 lb |
| GRAND CHEROKEE L 4DR SUV AWD V8[19] | 205 in | 78 in | 71 in | 122 in | 5,225 lb |
| GRAND CHEROKEE L LAREDO/LIMITED 4DR SUV AWD V6[20] | 205 in | 78 in | 71 in | 122 in | 4,658 lb |
| GRAND CHEROKEE L LAREDO/LIMITED 4DR SUV RWD[21] | 205 in | 78 in | 71 in | 122 in | 4,524 lb |
How 2026 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 608 | 6 |
| 1996 | 447 | 6 |
| 1997 | 390 | 4 |
| 1998 | 399 | 5 |
| 1999 | 366 | 2 |
| 2000 | 369 | 1 |
| 2001 | 229 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2,650 | 13 |
| 2015 | 1,792 | 11 |
| 2016 | 1,411 | 9 |
| 2017 | 1,337 | 6 |
| 2018 | 687 | 7 |
| 2019 | 1,669 | 11 |
| 2020 | 328 | 3 |
| 2021 | 176 | 4 |
| 2022 | 51 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 |
| 2026 | 8 | 4 |
NHTSA's counts for the Cherokee show 8 complaints and 4 recalls for 2026[2]. Among the 18 model years listed, 1 have fewer complaints than 2026 and 16 have more[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2023 (3) and the most are for 2014 (2,650)[2]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2026 Cherokee?
The 2026 Jeep Cherokee has a small complaint file so far, with 8 reports on record[1]. None of them mention a crash, a fire or an injury[1]. Fuel system and power train reports are the biggest groups, with 3 complaints each[4][5]. The page also lists 4 recalls for this year[2]. Counts like these are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough signal.
Frequently asked questions
- What problems do owners report with the 2026 Jeep Cherokee?
- Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA[1]. The biggest groups are fuel/propulsion system[4] and power train[5].
- Does the 2026 Jeep Cherokee have recalls?
- Yes, the by-year data shows 4 recalls[2]. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.
- How many complaints are there for the 2026 Jeep Cherokee?
- NHTSA has 8 owner complaints on file[1]. None mention a crash, a fire or an injury[1].
- What gas mileage does the 2026 Jeep Cherokee get?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
- Is the 2026 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
- The complaint file is small, with 8 reports so far[1]. Check the complaint groups and the Recalls section on this page before you decide.
Keep exploring
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 8 owner complaints on file for the 2026 Jeep Cherokee (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Jeep Cherokee model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Cherokee AWD, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 39 city / 35 highway / 37 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 3 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 26V559, filed September 1, 2026: Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 26V531, filed August 13, 2026: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 26V223, filed April 9, 2026: Electronic Stability Control (Esc). NHTSA recall database
- Recall 26V059, filed February 2, 2026: Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control. NHTSA recall database
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2026 Jeep Cherokee with 1.6L 4-cylinder: rated 170 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CHEROKEE 4DR SUV: length 188 in, width 75 in, height 67 in, wheelbase 113 in, curb weight 4,295 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, GRAND CHEROKEE 4xe BASE 4DR SUV: length 193 in, width 78 in, height 71 in, wheelbase 117 in, curb weight 5,368 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, GRAND CHEROKEE 4xe TRAILHAWK/OVERLAND/SUMMIT 4DR SUV: length 193 in, width 78 in, height 71 in, wheelbase 117 in, curb weight 5,483 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, GRAND CHEROKEE L 4DR SUV AWD V8: length 205 in, width 78 in, height 71 in, wheelbase 122 in, curb weight 5,225 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, GRAND CHEROKEE L LAREDO/LIMITED 4DR SUV AWD V6: length 205 in, width 78 in, height 71 in, wheelbase 122 in, curb weight 4,658 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, GRAND CHEROKEE L LAREDO/LIMITED 4DR SUV RWD: length 205 in, width 78 in, height 71 in, wheelbase 122 in, curb weight 4,524 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov