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Jeep Cherokee Lighting problems by year

355 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Jeep Cherokee's lights. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.

Lighting complaints by model year

YearLighting complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
20260001
20224001
20211000
20201000
201918000
20182000
20178000
201620000
201537000
201447100
200138214
200081014
199949004
19980004
199721114
19969004
19955004
19941004
19934003
19922013
19912003
19902003
19891002
19882003
19870003
19860003
19850003
19840003
19800001
19740001

Lighting recalls

Latest Cherokee lighting complaints

2022 Jeep CherokeeLights

The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that the right turn signal fails to remain engaged intermittently. The failure had become more frequent as time progressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for another matter, and the owner was also informed about the failure. The dealer confirmed there was no recall attached. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact 24V239000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING, STEERING) expressed the same failure. The manufacturer was informed and confirmed that the VIN was not included the build date was 2 weeks out. The manufacturer referred the contact to the nhatsa hotline ot file a safety complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11738697
2018 Jeep CherokeeElectrical systemLights

When the running lights and headlights are set to Auto, moving the lever to High Beam causes the lights to go out. I have been asking the dealer and trying to find a solution since buying the car new, but no recall had been issued for my VIN and the dealer will not correct the problem with a recall specific to my VIN and year/model. There is a known issue with the Smart Lighting Module that prevents the High Beam from activating and shuts off the headlight in the Auto position, and a software update has been issued for the newer models, but not for the 2018 Cherokee with the same software.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11734305
2019 Jeep CherokeeElectrical systemLightsFuel system

My car shut down and lost power while in motion, It said "electrical instability " "service shifter" and cut off. Auto stop start keeps going in and out Seat belt comes undone while in motion

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11721057
2022 Jeep CherokeeLights

When activating the left turn signal both the left and right turn signal indicators began blinking. I had to cycle the turn signal switch both right and left and then to off to stop both indicators from blinking.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11719377
2019 Jeep CherokeeTransmission & drivetrainLights

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V011000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked abnormally. The failure was intermittent. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired, and the failure persisted. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, there was a large oil stain on the ground underneath the...

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vehicle. The contact called a mobile mechanic to the scene since there was no oil in the engine and the vehicle could not be driven. However, no cause for the failure was found. The mobile mechanic placed seals on the gaskets. Most recently, while the vehicle was stopped and idling, the instrument panel failed to illuminate, and the screen remained black. The contact stated that the hazard lights turned on independently and several attempts to deactivate the hazard lights was needed. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

Filed Incident Power train · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11689696
2014 Jeep CherokeeElectrical systemLightsVisibility & wipers

Unknown: Headlights will dim/flicker making it harder to see at night and digital display on dashboard will go completely off causing driver to not be able to see current speed, fuel gauge, etc.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11658612
2014 Jeep CherokeeElectrical systemLights

When I bought has brake problem have extended warranty and all Protections on place bucking after starting at 1 to 5 then when stooping. Lights panel seems not correct not illimious one lighting panels to see going on and off 2 times mileage is broken I recorded mileage to fro. Work only 20 miles incorrect values sense I bought .

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11636338
2019 Jeep CherokeeElectrical systemLightsDriver assistance

This car completely shut off while on the highway. Computer change out. Seals on the hatch leaking water. Should be recalled -this was problem before and sold me the vehicle. Glitches in the drive- pauses or jumps speed. Now issues with radiator. It's crap.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11629066
2019 Jeep CherokeeTransmission & drivetrainLights

Driving at night with headlights on: got warning "license plate light out." Needed to reverse shortly after and the car immediately applied the brakes because it said the backup camera was unusable without the license plate light. Shut the car off for a while and when I tried to start it again, it three the following codes in sequence. Park Sense Unavailable Service Electronic Stability Control Service Electronic Throttle Control License Plate Light Out Service Park Brake Then the start screen appears. ...

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Brake + Push Button to Start Doing that brings up "Service Transmission Restart in Park With Vehicle at Zero Speed. So again I pressed the brake and start Button. It then started, repeated all previous error codes leaving warning icons active for all related systems and rendered them all inop. The last screen says "Service Transmission." From there all ability to check the status of any other system on the vehicle is inhibited. The transmission slams into gear. And then works in the first two gears normally. Also notable is that 4x4 is inhibited and the AC will not work. Prior to the License Plate Light Out warning, everything worked normally. Now every system on the car has gone haywire. And I am pretty sure the Jeep folks will gladly overbill me for their defective design. I think some logic module or whatever name Jeep uses for it is somehow the culprit, and the car is doing exactly what it was programmed to do under the current conditions.

Filed Incident Power train · Exterior lighting · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11593498
2014 Jeep CherokeeFuel systemLights

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while refueling, gasoline was spilling from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the headlights exploded. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the headlights needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasoline · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11575949
2019 Jeep CherokeeElectrical systemLightsEngine & cooling

My battery went out and I literally replaced it last year. Also when I replaced it last year the back light would stay on sometimes all night and day I was worried it could start a fire or something dealer didn't even bother checking it and left it like that and replaced the battery. Last month my vehicle wouldn't start and no warning or nothing before it just died on me good thing I had it in my driveway when this happened.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · EngineNHTSA 11560595
2015 Jeep CherokeeElectrical systemLights

When it rains water leaks into my cargo area filling up my spare tire well. it also soakes the insulation in the sides of vehicle. It has cause a short in the rear ligts on vehicle which I am not sure but could cause a fire or electrical failure. Has there been any recalls for such . Last occured on or about

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11548880
2017 Jeep CherokeeElectrical systemLightsEngine & cooling

Shifter alarm and need to stop the car to reset. Terrible on the highway engine will shut down. Temperature overheating stopped car working.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · EngineNHTSA 11548164
2016 Jeep CherokeeLightsEngine & cooling

I was driving mid day today and I noticed my display on the dash had gone dim as if the headlights had turned on and the dash lights dimmed expecting it to be dark inside. I then got a ding about the auto shutoff when stopped feature not working (this has been dinging for a few years and hasn't worked since shortly after I got the vehicle in 2018, however it's been working the last few weeks). I was pulling into a grocery store looking for a spot when all of a sudden the car died. I lost brakes and power steering...

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but luckily was going slow. I turned off the key, put it in park, and it turned right back on. I pulled into a spot and then noticed the engine light on. I've read countless forums about this exact issue. Other owners have experienced this since their Jeep was brand new. I've had this for 5 years without issues until lately. Prior to the is event, my car was experiencing the same issue with the display dimming. A week prior to the stall today, I was driving around 70 mph when the dash dimmed and I think went completely dark for a bit. I got a ding about the auto shutoff and another stating that 4wd was not available. I tried to turn my headlights on and off but there was nothing. I didn't have any blinkers either. I pulled over, turned it off and back on and all was fine the rest of the hour-long drive home. I am extremely concerned about it stalling, especially if I'm turning in front of traffic at an intersection. This is not uncommon and other owners are concerned for their safety as well.

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · EngineNHTSA 11528591

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