{"id":"2026_jeep_cherokee","make":"Jeep","make_slug":"jeep","model":"Cherokee","model_slug":"cherokee","year":2026,"url":"/jeep/cherokee/2026/","pts":["hev"],"configs":[{"id":50161,"model":"Cherokee AWD","pt":"hev","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (variable gear ratios)","cyl":4,"displ":1.6,"eng":"Hybrid","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":39,"hwy":35,"comb":37,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":241,"fe_score":7,"ghg_score":7,"fuel_cost":1700,"save_spend":2750,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"CRX","modified":"Wed Mar 18 00:00:00 EDT 2026"}],"vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","segment":"Midsize / large SUV","recalls":[{"campaign":"26V559000","component":"TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2026-09-01","owner_notified":"","units":201976,"summary":"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, 2026 Jeep Cherokee, and Jeep Grand Wagoneer L PHEV 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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, \"Tire Pressure Monitoring System.\"","consequence":"A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of low tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the radio frequency hub software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning September 29, 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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"54D","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"26V531000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2026-08-13","owner_notified":"2026-09-02","units":844027,"summary":"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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"","consequence":"A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"78D","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"26V223000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2026-04-09","owner_notified":"2026-04-28","units":241,"summary":"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).","consequence":"A loss of anti-lock brakes or electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash.","remedy":"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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"29D","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"26V059000","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2026-02-02","owner_notified":"2026-03-17","units":456287,"summary":"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.","consequence":"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.","remedy":"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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"03D","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":4,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":73,"grade":"C","complaints":{"count":3,"crash":0,"fire":0,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Unspecified",2],["Fuel/Propulsion System",1],["Engine",1],["Power Train",1]],"by_year":{"2026":3},"excerpts":[["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. \u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":37,"ncap":null,"complaints":3},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}