2023 Jeep Cherokee
Gas Compact SUV
The 2023 Jeep Cherokee is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Cherokee 4WD, is EPA-rated at 24 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of A. Owners have filed 3 complaints, most often about power train. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.
Specs & fuel economy (EPA)
| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee 4WD | Gas | AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,600 |
| Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD | Gas | AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,850 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year and EPA reference fuel/electricity prices. Source: fueleconomy.gov vehicle records.
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Recalls (1)
Power Train
highProblem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
Risk: A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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 becomes available. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 40D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.
Owner complaints
3 complaints filed
1 involved a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injuries, 0 deaths reported by owners.
Filed by year — 2024: 1 · 2025: 1 · 2026: 1
Most-cited components
- Power Train — 2
- Air Bags — 1
- Parking Brake — 1
Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.
Crash ratings
| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 17% |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.
Other Cherokee model years
2026 Cherokee
4 recalls · 3 complaints
C2022 Cherokee
3 recalls · 48 complaints
D2021 Cherokee
4 recalls · 156 complaints
B2020 Cherokee
3 recalls · 289 complaints
F2019 Cherokee
11 recalls · 1,628 complaints
F2018 Cherokee
7 recalls · 683 complaints
F2017 Cherokee
6 recalls · 1,333 complaints
F2016 Cherokee
9 recalls · 1,406 complaints
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records (ids 46294, 46295). Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.