2026 Jeep Cherokee problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Power Train (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (4)
Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 2026-09-01 · campaign 26V559000 · 201,975 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2025 Jeep Wagoneer L, 2025-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to a software error, the tire pressure monitoring system may fail to detect low tire pressure and/or fail to illuminate the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the re
Risk: A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of low tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the radio frequency hub software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 54D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2026-08-13 · campaign 26V531000 · 844,028 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requi
Risk: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 2026-04-09 · campaign 26V223000 · 241 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The brake system control module may fail to operate properly, which can cause a loss of anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).
Risk: A loss of anti-lock brakes or electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the brake system control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 29D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 2026-02-02 · campaign 26V059000 · 456,287 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.
Risk: Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 10, 2026.
Service bulletins (94)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-10-10 · S2608000037 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
negative response 0x33 - security access denied when flashing bpcm with witech
Electrical System 2026-10-10 · S2608000037 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
negative response 0x33 - security access denied when flashing bpcm with witech
Electrical System 2026-10-02 · S2623000056 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the door latch module has active faults with no warning indicators in cluster
Engine 2026-09-16 · 08-332-26 REV. B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
hybrid cooling pump emergency mode condition customers may comment on one or more of the following: symptom: ● 12v battery is draining. note: the auxiliary heat and battery coolant pumps can enter emergency mode and drain the 12v battery. ● a pump running at full speed noise may be heard from the en
Structure:body 2026-09-11 · 08-178-26 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
flash: power liftgate module (plgm) update customers may comment on one or more of the following: ● the power liftgate chime remains active continuously and does not stop after the liftgate is closed or after an ignition cycle. ● the vehicle will not start due to a discharged battery. note: battery
Electrical System 2026-09-01 · S2623000052 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
airbag warning light on or intermittent. the occupant restraint controller (orc) may have the following dtcs (active/stored)
Showing the 6 most recent of 94 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-22 · Vehicle Speed Control“while driving my vehicle, the check engine light came on after driving for about 10 minutes. it remained on and i called the dealer and they said that i should bring the vehicle in to be checked. they looked at the check engine light and said it was probably because the gas cap was not on properly. i do not have a gas cap so the turned it off and s…”
2026-10-09 · Structure:body“i was driving the vehicle in heavy traffic, at the speed of 1-3 mph, then stopped at a stoplight, when the hood latch spontaneously disengaged, allowing the hood to pop open. there was seemingly no reason this should have happened. i was traveling on smooth pavement and didn’t hit a bump or anything else that would have jarred the hood latch. i wa…”
2026-10-07 · Power Train“on october 1, 2026, at approximately 1,968 miles, my 2026 jeep cherokee experienced a serious powertrain failure. i began driving home from work and the vehicle initially moved without severe shaking. while traveling on the highway at approximately 70 mph and then accelerating uphill, the vehicle progressively lost power and began shuddering violen…”
2026-10-06 · Power Train“complete turbo failure at 5000 miles including the turbo actuator. …”
2026-09-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System“when i pulled into my garage the fuel gauge read 20 miles remaining and the needle was still in the yellow. the next morning when i got in my car it wouldn't start. out of gas. upon putting in a gallon of gas, the vehicle started and the gauge read "low". this is the second time this has happened. the first time the car was in motion on a busy stre…”
2026-09-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i was driving on a busy street. the fuel gauge said i had 10-12 miles of range left before i was out of fuel. 2 miles later, at a major intersection, my car stalled in middle of the intersection. a kind stranger help me push it off of the road. i could have been hit by a car. this is a major safety issue. this is the first of two times this has hap…”
2026-06-06 · Unknown Or Other“intermittent grinding noise that lasts from 1 to 20 seconds that i believe is related to traction control / asc which is concerning.it happens more frequently when turning the traction /asc button on & off. i have taken it to the jeep dealer & showed them a video of it happening but they said they could recreate the noise. it happens to me multipl…”
2026-05-30 · Unknown Or Other“i had pulled the vehicle into my garage. when i tried to shut the car off the car it would not shut off. in fact many components of the car seem to be completely out of sync. the car would not go into any gear. i could not shut the car off. no matter what i did the car just kept running. i finally more or less gave up and just let it keep running f…”
2026-05-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System“car gave message stating only 30 miles (or maybe 40?) before empty, but then went empty in only approximately 5 miles. message before it completely died stated to pull over but car died before that point. after putting in about 1/2 gallon, car took repeated (7 or 8) start attempts before gas got to injectors to start. when filled up, gas receipt sh…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.