Jeep Cherokee engine problems by year
2,174 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 17 Cherokee model years. The most reported year is 2014 with 515 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cherokee | 7 | 14% | — | |
| 2021 Cherokee | 26 | 16% | — | |
| 2020 Cherokee | 40 | 14% | 16,800 mi | |
| 2019 Cherokee | 457 | 28% | 17,500 mi | |
| 2018 Cherokee | 155 | 23% | 28,000 mi | |
| 2017 Cherokee | 258 | 19% | 40,000 mi | |
| 2016 Cherokee | 314 | 22% | 42,000 mi | |
| 2015 Cherokee | 364 | 20% | 34,500 mi | |
| 2014 Cherokee | 515 | 19% | 40,591 mi | |
| 2001 Cherokee | 7 | 3% | — | |
| 2000 Cherokee | 12 | 3% | — | |
| 1999 Cherokee | 1 | 0% | — | |
| 1998 Cherokee | 4 | 1% | — | |
| 1997 Cherokee | 6 | 2% | — | |
| 1996 Cherokee | 4 | 1% | — | |
| 1995 Cherokee | 3 | 0% | — | |
| 1994 Cherokee | 1 | 0% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.