Which year to buy
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2014CAREFULSerious complaints 2.2× usual, mostly power train and engine Extended coverage
2,339 serious complaints of 2,647, the most about power train (1,469) and engine (515); per car on the road, 2.2× this model's usual year. 13 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA21002: desiccated air bag inflator rupture. NHTSA investigation PE22009: electronic parking brake water ingress.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. While driving approximately 40 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and "service transmission" appeared on the instrument panel. While approaching a red light, the speed decreased. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle did not accelerate.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Aug 2019
“My jeep in currently being serviced for the third time, same problem. My jeep will stop on the highway, at highway speeds, transmission goes to neutral, engine idles. You stop the car, shift to park and turn the engine off, then you can start it up, all the dash board lights are lit and when you shift to drive it bangs.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Jun 2018
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage Some customers may experience a reduction in clutch pedal stroke. Clutch Pedal Operation X62 Extended Warranty This bulletin involves the replacement of the hydraulic clutch master cylinder and reservoir hose. (06-001-16, Jan 2016)
- Extended coverage Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. (2101721, May 2021)
- Extended coverage 2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ● Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. ● Excessive oil consumption. (09-018-24, Aug 2024)
- Extended coverage Hydraullic Clutch Master Cylinder / Reservoir Hose To announce an extended warranty on the Hydraullic Clutch Master Cylinder / Reservoir Hose Effective Immediately (D-16, Jan 2016)
- Extended coverage (X62) Hydraulic Clutch Master Cylinder / Reservoir Hose - 2013-2015 Dodge Dart and 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee (Rev. A) To announce an extended warranty on the Hydraulic Clutch Master Cylinder/ Reservoir Hose on the following vehicles: ? 2013-2015 Dodge Dart (PF) ? 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee (KL) (D-160-1, Aug 2016)
- Extended coverage Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission (X80 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves extending the warranty on the nine-speed automatic transmissions. (21-025-19, May 2019)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
2,647 owner complaints · 13 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 20–25 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2014 trims and features
Every Cherokee year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl; 3.2L 6-cyl · Drive: 4WD, AWD, FWD
2014 Cherokee trims
| Latitude | Limited | Longitude | Sport | Trailhawk |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Jeep reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Jeep aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 210 hp | AWD | 37 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 5 | Fuel/propulsion system (3) | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 22–24 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 3 | Power train (2) | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.4L 4-cyl 3.2L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 21–26 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 51 | Power train (28) | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.4L 4-cyl 3.2L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 21–26 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 166 | Power train (96) | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.4L 4-cyl 3.2L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 21–26 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 309 | Power train (178) | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.4L 4-cyl 3.2L 6-cyl | 4WD, AWD, FWD | 21–26 mpg | 4 of 5 | 11 | 1648 | Power train (808) | No |
| 2018 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.2L 6-cyl | 4WD, AWD, FWD | 21–25 mpg | 4 of 5 | 7 | 686 | Power train (295) | No |
| 2017 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.2L 6-cyl | 4WD, AWD, FWD | 21–25 mpg | 4 of 5 | 6 | 1335 | Power train (648) | No |
| 2016 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.2L 6-cyl | 4WD, AWD, FWD | 22–25 mpg | 4 of 5 | 9 | 1406 | Power train (629) | No |
| 2015 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.2L 6-cyl | 4WD, AWD, FWD | 21–25 mpg | 4 of 5 | 11 | 1788 | Power train (1003) | No |
| 2014 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.2L 6-cyl | 4WD, AWD, FWD | 20–25 mpg | 4 of 5 | 13 | 2647 | Power train (1469) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: Cherokee 2020–2026 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | JEEP CHEROKEE SUV HEV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 4 | 5 |
| 2023 | Jeep Cherokee SUV AWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 3 |
| 2022 | Jeep Cherokee SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | No | 3 | 51 |
| 2022 | Jeep Cherokee SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | No | 3 | 51 |
| 2021 | Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | No | 4 | 166 |
| 2021 | Jeep Cherokee SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | No | 4 | 166 |
| 2020 | Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 309 |
| 2020 | Jeep Cherokee SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 309 |
| 2019 | Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 11 | 1648 |
| 2019 | Jeep Cherokee SUV 2WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 11 | 1648 |
| 2018 | Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 686 |
| 2018 | Jeep Cherokee SUV 2WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 686 |
| 2017 | Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 1335 |
| 2017 | Jeep Cherokee SUV 2WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 1335 |
| 2016 | Jeep Cherokee SUV 2WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 9 | 1406 |
| 2016 | Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 9 | 1406 |
| 2015 | Jeep Cherokee SUV 2WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 11 | 1788 |
| 2015 | Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 11 | 1788 |
| 2014 | Jeep Cherokee SUV 2WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 13 | 2647 |
| 2014 | Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 13 | 2647 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Cherokee AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 37 |
| 2023 | Cherokee 4WD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 24 |
| 2023 | Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2022 | Cherokee 4WD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
22–24 |
| 2022 | Cherokee FWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
23–26 |
| 2022 | Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L | 21 |
| 2021 | Cherokee 4WD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
22–24 |
| 2021 | Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
21–23 |
| 2021 | Cherokee FWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
23–26 |
| 2021 | Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L | 21 |
| 2020 | Cherokee 4WD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
22–24 |
| 2020 | Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
21–23 |
| 2020 | Cherokee FWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
23–26 |
| 2020 | Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
21–22 |
| 2019 | Cherokee 4WD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
22–24 |
| 2019 | Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
21–23 |
| 2019 | Cherokee FWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
23–26 |
| 2019 | Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
21–22 |
| 2018 | Cherokee 4WD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, FFV Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
23 |
| 2018 | Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
21–23 |
| 2018 | Cherokee FWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, FFV Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
24–25 |
| 2018 | Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
21–22 |
| 2017 | Cherokee 4WD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, FFV Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
23 |
| 2017 | Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
21–23 |
| 2017 | Cherokee FWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, FFV Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
24–25 |
| 2017 | Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
21–22 |
| 2016 | Cherokee 4WD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, FFV Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
23 |
| 2016 | Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
22–23 |
| 2016 | Cherokee FWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, FFV Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
24–25 |
| 2016 | Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
22 |
| 2015 | Cherokee 4WD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, FFV |
23 |
| 2015 | Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
21–23 |
| 2015 | Cherokee FWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, FFV Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
24–25 |
| 2015 | Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
22 |
| 2014 | Cherokee 4WD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
22–23 |
| 2014 | Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
21–23 |
| 2014 | Cherokee FWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
22–25 |
| 2014 | Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
20–22 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.