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Jeep Cherokee: which year should you buy?

Across the 2014 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2022 (87/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2022 87 · 2021 75 · 2020 74 · 2018 68

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202694/100
Too New

3 complaints · 2 recalls

202364/100
Unproven

3 complaints · 1 recalls

202287/100
Buybest year

44 complaints · 3 recalls

202175/100
Buy

136 complaints · 4 recalls

202074/100
Buy

258 complaints · 3 recalls

201945/100
Caution

1,581 complaints · 11 recalls

201868/100
Buy

678 complaints · 7 recalls

201762/100
Caution

1,322 complaints · 6 recalls

201657/100
Caution

1,398 complaints · 9 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201552/100
Caution

1,776 complaints · 11 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201448/100
Caution

2,636 complaints · 13 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

Zeroing in on the 2022?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2022 Jeep Cherokee’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Jeep Cherokee head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Jeep Cherokee as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.