Overview
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic 9-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 271
- Power to weight
- 0.058 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 1.56
- Cyl
- 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,600EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- CO₂
- 377 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Eco Score
- 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 6/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 190 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Width
- 76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Height
- 69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Wheelbase
- 115 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 4,676 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Optional
- Lane-departure warning
- Optional
- Recalls
- 9
- Owner complaints
- 1,393
- Reported injuries
- 22
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- POWER TRAIN31%
- ENGINE15%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER15%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14%
- SERVICE BRAKES5%
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 2,031 total.
Jeep Cherokee: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
PE22009opened Jul 22, 2022PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE
Electronic Parking Brake Water Ingress
EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
299 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Mar 4, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS1408000384 REV.J
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
Feb 14, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS1408000384 REV.I
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
Dec 19, 2025POWER TRAINS1721000016 REV.B
Service 4wd Light On, AWD System Service Required Message Illuminated. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C14A7-97 PTU Motor Component Or System Operation Obstructed Or Blocked.
Aug 16, 2025STRUCTURE:BODY31-001-25 REV. B
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
Aug 15, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER9100653
Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.
Aug 15, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER9100645
Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.
Aug 14, 2025STRUCTURE:BODY31-001-25 REV. A
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
Aug 13, 2025STRUCTURE:BODY31-001-25
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates
- and 291 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Powertrain
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.