Recalls for 2026 Jeep Cherokee

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4 NHTSA recalls for the 2026 Jeep Cherokee: 1 tires, 1 rearview camera, 1 stability control, 1 lights. Latest: Sep 2026.

TiresSep 202626V559000Free repair
Rearview cameraAug 202626V531000Free repair
Stability controlApr 202626V223000Free repair
LightsFeb 202626V059000Free repair

NHTSA year/make/model data checked 2026-10-01. A VIN check shows what is still open for your vehicle.

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2020–2026 Jeep Cherokee FAQ

When does the Cherokee indicate an oil change is due?

2026

The "Oil Change Required" message and one chime indicate the next scheduled oil change interval, which varies with driving style because the system is duty-cycle based.

Until reset, the message reappears whenever the Start button is placed in the ON position.

Page 88 in the 2026 manual →

2020

  1. If equipped, reset the oil-change indicator only after performing the scheduled maintenance; its interval varies with driving style.
  2. Without pressing the brake pedal, switch the ignition to ON/RUN without starting the engine, then open Vehicle Info and select Oil Life.
  3. Hold the OK button until the oil-life gauge resets to 100%.
Page 105 in the 2020 manual →

How do I turn the headlights on and off?

2026

Press the Headlight On/Off button to turn on the headlights; press it again to turn them off.

When the headlights are on, the parking lights, low beams, taillights, license plate light, and instrument panel lights also illuminate.

Page 64 in the 2026 manual →

2020–2021

If equipped, turn on the parking lights or low beams, then push the headlight switch; push it again or turn off the switch to turn fog lights off.

Fog lights operate with low beams or parking lights, but selecting high beams turns them off.

Page 50 in the 2021 manual →

Does the maintenance schedule specify spark-plug replacement?

2026

Yes. The schedule lists spark-plug replacement for the 1.6L engine, with a mileage-based interval; yearly intervals do not apply.

Page 196 in the 2026 manual →

2020

For 2.0L, 2.4L, and 3.2L engines, spark plug replacement is mileage based only; yearly intervals do not apply.

Page 320 in the 2020 manual →

Why did Remote Start cancel or shut down?

2026

Remote Start may fail or shut down for an engine fault or low fuel, and the engine then stops after 10 seconds; the cluster may also report an open door, hood, or trunk, or that starting the vehicle is required to reset the system.

Page 18 in the 2026 manual →

2021

Depending on conditions, a remote-start request can take three minutes or more to reach your vehicle.

Page 256 in the 2021 manual →

Can someone drive away after using the Remote Start App?

2021

No; starting remotely does not allow driving, because the vehicle still requires its keys, while your username, password, and security PIN help protect remote starting.

Page 256 in the 2021 manual →

How do I switch between low- and high-beam headlights?

2021

With the low beams on, push the multifunction lever away to select high beams, or pull it back to return to low beams.

Page 49 in the 2021 manual →

2020

If equipped, rotate the headlight switch to AUTO; the headlights respond to ambient light, but the engine must be running.

Page 49 in the 2020 manual →

Why might the vehicle fail to detect my key fob?

2021

The key fob may not be found when it is next to a mobile phone, laptop, or another electronic device that blocks its wireless signal.

Page 17 in the 2021 manual →

How do I lock or unlock the doors and liftgate with the key fob?

2021

Press Unlock once for the driver's door, twice within five seconds for all doors and the liftgate, or press Lock once for everything.

Page 18 in the 2021 manual →

How do I check the automatic transmission fluid level?

2021

Routine checks are not required because the transmission has no dipstick; if fluid leaks or malfunction occurs, an authorized dealer must check it immediately with special tools because an improper level can cause severe damage.

Page 389 in the 2021 manual →

2020

Routine fluid and filter changes are not required under normal conditions; change both if the fluid is contaminated or the transmission is disassembled.

Use only the manufacturer's recommended fluid, and do not use chemical flushes because they can damage transmission components.

Page 340 in the 2020 manual →

When should I change the automatic transmission fluid and filter?

2021

Routine fluid and filter changes are not required under normal conditions, but change both if the fluid is contaminated or the transmission is disassembled.

Page 389 in the 2021 manual →

How do I reset the oil change indicator?

2021

  1. Reset the indicator after completing the scheduled maintenance.
  2. 1. Without pressing the brake, switch the ignition to ON/RUN without starting the engine.
  3. 2. In the instrument cluster, open Vehicle Info, then select the Oil Life submenu.
  4. 3. Hold OK until the gauge resets to 100%.
Page 91 in the 2021 manual →

Jeep Cherokee complaints to NHTSA

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Complaints that owners filed with NHTSA for each model year. They are unverified reports and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

YearComplaintsCrashes / fires / injuriesMost reported areas
202600 / 0 / 0None reported
202116610 / 4 / 8Power train (96), Engine (27), Unknown or other (24)
20203049 / 6 / 9Power train (175), Engine (43), Unknown or other (36)
20191,64340 / 19 / 37Power train (804), Engine (457), Electrical system (340)
201868611 / 5 / 7Power train (295), Electrical system (190), Unknown or other (173)
20171,33424 / 6 / 27Power train (647), Unknown or other (343), Electrical system (342)
20161,40637 / 14 / 27Power train (629), Engine (314), Unknown or other (313)
20151,78745 / 28 / 32Power train (1002), Engine (364), Electrical system (327)
20142,64756 / 16 / 39Power train (1469), Engine (515), Electrical system (449)

NHTSA year/make/model data checked 2026-10-01.

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