Jeep Cherokee VIN check & common problems
Decode any Jeep Cherokee by its VIN and see free safety-recall and owner-complaint data, so you know what to check before you buy.
From NHTSA (US) records over 2016, 2020, 2024
Last updated: June 28, 2026
Safety rating
- Overall
- 4/5
- Frontal crash
- 4/5
- Side crash
- 5/5
- Rollover
- 4/5
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
NHTSA NCAP crash tests (US), 2020 model year
Fuel economy
- Combined
- 9.8 L/100km
- City
- 11.2 L/100km
- Highway
- 8.1 L/100km
EPA estimates (US), 2020 model year
What you can check on a Jeep Cherokee
- Confirm whether the 12 open recall(s) on record were repaired
- Inspect the areas owners report most: Power Train, Engine
- Know the 1682 owner complaints filed over 2016, 2020, 2024
- Check the car matches its 4/5 NCAP crash-test rating
- Compare real-world economy against the rated 9.8 L/100km
- Always confirm the individual car by its VIN — model trends aren’t a guarantee
Importing a Jeep Cherokee from the US?
American-market Jeep Cherokees are often cheaper at US auctions — but salvage titles, flood damage and odometer rollback are common on cars sold there. Decode the VIN and read the history before you buy or ship, then check the import steps and taxes for your country.
Jeep Cherokee: frequently asked questions
Does the Jeep Cherokee have any recalls?
12 NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the Jeep Cherokee (2016, 2020, 2024). Always check a specific car by its VIN for currently open recalls.
What are the most common Jeep Cherokee problems?
Owners filed 1682 complaints with NHTSA over 2016, 2020, 2024. The most-reported areas are Power Train, Engine.
Is the Jeep Cherokee safe?
The Jeep Cherokee earned 4 out of 5 stars overall in NHTSA (US) crash tests.
How economical is the Jeep Cherokee?
EPA-estimated combined economy is about 9.8 L/100km, based on US testing.
Complaint and recall data: NHTSA (US). Same-generation EU models usually share these mechanical issues.