Jeep Cherokee Wheels Problems
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about wheels problems on the Jeep Cherokee across 14 model years. The 2015 model year has the most (29). The words owners use most often: “lug nuts” (10% of reports).
- 135wheels complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 52%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.
- Lug nuts: mentioned in 14 of 135 complaints (10%)
- Front wheel: mentioned in 12 of 135 complaints (9%)
- Flat tire: mentioned in 10 of 135 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do wheels problems happen?
Based on 75 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 135 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 4 an injury.
Jeep Cherokee wheels complaints by model year
| Model year | Wheels complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Cherokee | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Cherokee | 5 | 2% | 46,900 |
| 2019 Cherokee | 24 | 1% | 1,210 |
| 2018 Cherokee | 3 | 0% | 1,980 |
| 2017 Cherokee | 12 | 1% | 29,500 |
| 2016 Cherokee | 17 | 1% | 37,800 |
| 2015 Cherokee | 29 | 2% | 23,000 |
| 2014 Cherokee | 22 | 1% | 14,250 |
| 2001 Cherokee | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2000 Cherokee | 9 | 2% | 44,000 |
| 1999 Cherokee | 5 | 1% | 150,000 |
| 1998 Cherokee | 2 | 1% | — |
| 1996 Cherokee | 3 | 1% | 160,000 |
| 1995 Cherokee | 1 | 0% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Equipment:other:labels; wheels:rim
Model years: 2017, 2018
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The tire and rim size information required to be on the Certification label was omitted during manufacturing, which may result in an incorrect tire and rim combination being installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: The missing tire and rim designation information may lead to an incorrect combination being installed on the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners and will provide a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T53.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear end of the vehicle was shaking abnormally, and the rear end of the vehicle was uncontrollable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with two fractured…
4wd and power steering is off due to some recall issue that affects my make/model/year but for some reason my vin# wasnât able to be repaired. Alignment is off and I constantly buy used tires
âNHTSA ODI Case Update â Supplement to Complaint #XXX âVehicle: 2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus (VIN: [XXX] ) Subject: Dealership Deflection Tactics and Denial of Recall Repair Verification âThis statement is submitted to update my ongoing federal safety complaint regarding the…
My jeep Cherokee isnât catching gears when I drive it also has the svc 4wd light on
Back in July of 2025, my vehicle Abruptly Stopped and lost all power on the thruway. Vehicle was towed immediately to local dealership (emerling Jeep in springville ny ), where it then sat for almost 9 months awaiting a safety recall related to the PTU, as was confirmed by dealership. Fast forward…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Cherokees have wheels problems?
No. NHTSA has 135 owner complaints about wheels 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 wheels?
Yes: 1 safety recall list wheels. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about wheels problems on the Jeep Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “lug nuts”, in 14 of 135 complaints, followed by “front wheel” (12).
Other Jeep Cherokee problems
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- Electrical System problems (2,257)
- Engine problems (2,186)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (691)
- Service Brakes problems (647)
- Steering problems (598)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (574)
- Structure problems (522)
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