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Jeep Cherokee

2016–2020 only

7,665 classified complaints 26 recalls

937,990 sold in the US for 2016–2020.

57 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2016–2020 Jeep Cherokee models have 7,665 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 26 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Transfer case, typically surfacing around 90,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2016–2020 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Jeep Cherokee report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

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2021–2023

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2016–2020 only

Transfer case · Drivetrain 1,185 complaints · 13/10k sold

Median onset: 90,000 miles. 0.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $2,280–$4,240 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 1,156 complaints · 12/10k sold

Median onset: 36,036 miles. 0.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Transmission control module and sensors · Transmission 1,122 complaints · 12/10k sold

Median onset: 40,000 miles. 0.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 751 complaints · 8.0/10k sold

Median onset: 28,000 miles. 0.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

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Stalling and no-start · Engine 671 complaints · 7.2/10k sold

Median onset: 27,000 miles. 0.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 418 complaints · 4.5/10k sold

Median onset: 30,000 miles. 0.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 321 complaints · 3.4/10k sold

Median onset: 40,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

AWD/4WD engagement, actuators and couplers · Drivetrain 291 complaints · 3.1/10k sold

Median onset: 74,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2016–2020 compare with other Cherokee years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2016–2020 model years. See the full Jeep Cherokee report for every year and full specs/safety data.