2023 Jeep Cherokee Problems, Recalls & Reliability

4 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2023 Jeep Cherokee, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 0/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.

4Complaints
0/100Trouble index
1Recalls

Few reports

Where 2023 sits among all Cherokee years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Transmission & drivetrain 2 complaints (50%)
Airbags 1 complaints (25%)
Brakes & stability 1 complaints (25%)

Recalls (1)

POWER TRAIN 26V290000 2026

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.

Fix: The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy…

Technical service bulletins

93 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and body & structure — are on file for the 2023 Jeep Cherokee. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2023 Cherokee TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2024peak 2 in 20242026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2023 Jeep Cherokee reliable?

The 2023 Jeep Cherokee drew 4 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 0/100, scored against the model's worst year (2014).

What are the most common 2023 Jeep Cherokee problems?

The top reported problems for the 2023 Jeep Cherokee are transmission & drivetrain (2 complaints), airbags (1), and brakes & stability (1).

Does the 2023 Jeep Cherokee have recalls?

1 recall campaign applies to the 2023 Jeep Cherokee. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.