Jeep Cherokee Visibility/wiper Problems
Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about visibility/wiper problems on the Jeep Cherokee across 11 model years. The 2014 model year has the most (63). The words owners use most often: “structure visibility” (9% of reports).
- 109visibility/wiper complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Structure visibility: mentioned in 10 of 109 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do visibility/wiper problems happen?
Based on 50 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 109 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Jeep Cherokee visibility/wiper complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility/wiper complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cherokee | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2021 Cherokee | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Cherokee | 2 | 1% | 17,500 |
| 2019 Cherokee | 7 | 0% | 4,700 |
| 2018 Cherokee | 3 | 0% | — |
| 2017 Cherokee | 7 | 1% | 18,000 |
| 2016 Cherokee | 11 | 1% | 36,000 |
| 2015 Cherokee | 12 | 1% | 1,580 |
| 2014 Cherokee | 63 | 2% | 16,500 |
| 2001 Cherokee | 1 | 0% | — |
| 1999 Cherokee | 1 | 0% | 119,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility/wiper for the Jeep Cherokee. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
While I was driving, I suddenly heard an extremely loud popping/banging noise that sounded like a gunshot. Immediately afterward, I discovered that the moonroof glass had shattered. Nothing fell onto or struck the vehicle, and nothing from inside the vehicle hit the glass. There were no warning…
The rear defroster or related electrical wiring in the rear glass/liftgate area appears to have malfunctioned and shorted, causing a fire while the vehicle was parked, turned off, and unattended. The fire resulted in the rear glass shattering/blowing out. The incident was recorded on a residential…
We have 2022 Jeep Cherokee. The passenger visor falls out of the case hole causing a visual safety issue. This defect is casued by a poorly designed clip. The cost of the clip if over $950 with a total cost of $1025.73. We went to the dealership (Courtesy Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Superstition…
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.
Cracked windshield. No visible impact mark. Parked car at home and when came back out there was small crack coming from bottom driver side going up. Later on when actually driving the vehicle the crack randomly started getting bigger and went further up and then split to the side until reached edge…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Cherokees have visibility/wiper problems?
No. NHTSA has 109 owner complaints about visibility/wiper for the Jeep Cherokee. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Jeep Cherokee visibility/wiper?
No recall currently lists visibility/wiper for this vehicle.
What do owners say about visibility/wiper problems on the Jeep Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “structure visibility”, in 10 of 109 complaints.
Other Jeep Cherokee problems
- Power Train problems (5,522)
- Electrical System problems (2,257)
- Engine problems (2,188)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (691)
- Service Brakes problems (647)
- Steering problems (598)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (574)
- Structure problems (522)
See all Jeep Cherokee problems.