2019 Jeep Cherokee problems and recalls

48% of owner complaints on the 2019 Jeep Cherokee related to the Power Train (788 of 1,625).

1,625
Complaints
11
Recalls
40
Crash reports
19
Fire reports
37
Injuries
36.6
Severity index

Severity index 36.6 Low. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 36.6p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 100 of 123 by severity index among 2019 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 19% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2019 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Power TrainPower Train: 788 complaints (48.5%)788 48%EngineEngine: 454 complaints (27.9%)454 28%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 338 complaints (20.8%)338 21%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 255 complaints (15.7%)255 16%SteeringSteering: 120 complaints (7.4%)120 7%Service BrakesService Brakes: 107 complaints (6.6%)107 7%Vehicle Speed ControlVehicle Speed Control: 81 complaints (5.0%)81 5%Air BagsAir Bags: 42 complaints (2.6%)42 3%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
POWER TRAIN78848.5%
ENGINE45427.9%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM33820.8%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER25515.7%
STEERING1207.4%
SERVICE BRAKES1076.6%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL815.0%
AIR BAGS422.6%

Complaints filed per year

02154302018: 1032019: 2372020: 1632021: 1112022: 942023: 1372024: 1262025: 4252026: 229 (partial year)181920212223242542526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
2018103
2019237
2020163
2021111
202294
2023137
2024126
2025425
2026 (year to date)229
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 1.9x those in 2020 to 2022 (688 against 368).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
18V91700020/12/2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The instrument cluster may fail resulting in a lack of activation of warning chimes, messages, and gauges.
18V49200026/07/2018POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica non-hybrid vehicles. A component in the transmission may not have been welded properly, possibly causing the transmission to not transmit engine power to the wheels.
18V73900019/10/2018POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONChrysler(FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Improper transmission calibration may result in a stall.
19V44900013/06/2019AIR BAGSChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The impact and acceleration sensors may fail and reduce the air bag system's ability to properly detect certain crash events.
19V63700029/08/2019STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACKChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The steering rack gear may break, possibly causing a loss of steering control.
18V34400025/05/2018ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines. The engines in these vehicles may be missing valve stem keepers, which can allow the valve to drop into the engine cylinder causing engine damage. These engines may also have a re
19V24800028/03/2019SEATSChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The front passenger seat mounting bolts may be loose.
18V52400009/08/2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOODChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehi
18V52300009/08/2018SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rea
25V01100029/04/2025POWER TRAINChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power and/or loss of park function.
26V29000007/05/2026POWER TRAINChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.

Other Jeep Cherokee model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 9 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-07. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.