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2019 Jeep Cherokee

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Cherokee years

Owner complaints for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee are substantially higher than the model-year median of 113.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

750 reports with mileage · 888 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Power Train. Review the 800 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 457 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 340 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

40 crash reports19 fire reports22 injury reports

Electrical System complaints

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41,000 miles · Jun 16, 2022
Electrical SystemService Brakes

The contact called on behalf of her son who owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently shut down. The contact waited a few moments and then restarted the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the instrument panel was blank. A…

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The contact called on behalf of her son who owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently shut down. The contact waited a few moments and then restarted the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the instrument panel was blank. Additionally, the brakes would lock while depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.

NHTSA ODI #11469574

Mileage unknown · Jun 10, 2022
Electrical SystemEnginePower Train

The engine and electrical system will completely shut down while in drive and will not restart right away. This happens in the middle of intersections most often when attempting to make a turn. This has happened up to ten times and in the most recent occurrence the car would not restart at all in the middle of an intersection wi…

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The engine and electrical system will completely shut down while in drive and will not restart right away. This happens in the middle of intersections most often when attempting to make a turn. This has happened up to ten times and in the most recent occurrence the car would not restart at all in the middle of an intersection with our baby in the back seat on a hot day. We were stuck with no A/C and no ability to get the car to start until help arrived. The car was towed to a local JEEP dealership and they said it was due to the thermostat and battery which we replace but it has since happened again. In all occurrences, there were no warning signs before, during or after the engine/electrical failure. Additionally, they stated the ar may be overheating but all occurrences have happened in the first few minutes of driving with no indication of the vehicle being over temperature.

NHTSA ODI #11468650

Mileage unknown · Jun 6, 2022
Electrical SystemPower Train

While driving at 55mph. The vehicle shutoff and would not restart. Very dangerous to lose power at that speed. Engine light came on and stayed on. Vehicle would not restart. Engine codes read high voltage on PCM modules, brake modules, automatic transmission modules.

NHTSA ODI #11467836

Mileage unknown · Jun 5, 2022
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other

I was driving on a highway and the car completely shut down. there was no ability to start car back up using the power start or by pressing the start button. was unable to shift into neutral to move the car out of traffic, causing a jam. the car needed to be dragged onto a tow bed. took the car to jeep dealership to which no cod…

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I was driving on a highway and the car completely shut down. there was no ability to start car back up using the power start or by pressing the start button. was unable to shift into neutral to move the car out of traffic, causing a jam. the car needed to be dragged onto a tow bed. took the car to jeep dealership to which no codes came up when they scanned it.

NHTSA ODI #11467615

Mileage unknown · May 18, 2022
Electrical System

The 8.4" Uconnect screen in my Jeep Cherokee is delaminating. When this happens, the screen will eventually become unusable and I will not be able to access my radio, climate control, safety features, vehicle settings, etc. Additonally, the screen will randomly "click" on different things, meaning that it could, at any time, cal…

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The 8.4" Uconnect screen in my Jeep Cherokee is delaminating. When this happens, the screen will eventually become unusable and I will not be able to access my radio, climate control, safety features, vehicle settings, etc. Additonally, the screen will randomly "click" on different things, meaning that it could, at any time, call SOS or 911. I am unable to use the screen at all while I am driving, so I have to pull over on busy highways to change a radio station or turn on the A/C. This is a widespread issue with vehicles that have this screen.

NHTSA ODI #11465170

Mileage unknown · May 6, 2022
Electrical SystemPower Train

Whenever the oil level gets below 50%, the car stalls when the engine isn’t warm enough usually 5-10 minutes after turning on. If attempting to turn the car stalls and the engine shuts off and steering wheel locks up. Have happened to me 16 different times. The worst occasion is when I was on the high way going 80 MPH and there …

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Whenever the oil level gets below 50%, the car stalls when the engine isn’t warm enough usually 5-10 minutes after turning on. If attempting to turn the car stalls and the engine shuts off and steering wheel locks up. Have happened to me 16 different times. The worst occasion is when I was on the high way going 80 MPH and there was a slight turn. While turning the car stalled and steering wheel locked up. I had to brake and went onto the shoulder and luckily stopped before hitting the guard rail. Took to Jeep dealership multiple times and they just said to get a quart of oil and put it in to avoid this. Apparently only for 2.4L engines. Have had only one option to fix the problem, get an entire new engine on my dime.

NHTSA ODI #11463582

Mileage unknown · Apr 11, 2022
Electrical SystemEnginePower Train

The car shuts off while driving without any warning whatsoever.

NHTSA ODI #11460376

Mileage unknown · Mar 15, 2022
Electrical System

The touchscreen, which controls all the electronics, nav, climate, radio, phone, etc...has been going bezerk, changing all the settings without being touched. At times, while driving forward, the backup camera has come on. The radio stations will change without notice, screen settings and options pop up. I think you are star…

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The touchscreen, which controls all the electronics, nav, climate, radio, phone, etc...has been going bezerk, changing all the settings without being touched. At times, while driving forward, the backup camera has come on. The radio stations will change without notice, screen settings and options pop up. I think you are starting to get it. Once, it dialed someone 27 times back to back while the vehicle was being used. Many instances of this on web forums It is absurd, distracting to the driver, and dangerous. Incident happens multiple times - using todays date.

NHTSA ODI #11456891

Mileage unknown · Jan 3, 2022
Electrical SystemEngine

I PURCHASED MY JEEP IN 09/2018 AND I HAVE REPORTED NUMEROUS TIMES THAT MY LEFT FOG LIGHT TURNS ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THE TECHNICIAN DID NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THE PROBLEM STILL PERISTS AND I HAVE DECIDED TO NOT USE MY FOG LIGHTS. SECONDLY, MY RADIO TURNS OFF AND ON BY ITSELF WHILE…

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I PURCHASED MY JEEP IN 09/2018 AND I HAVE REPORTED NUMEROUS TIMES THAT MY LEFT FOG LIGHT TURNS ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THE TECHNICIAN DID NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THE PROBLEM STILL PERISTS AND I HAVE DECIDED TO NOT USE MY FOG LIGHTS. SECONDLY, MY RADIO TURNS OFF AND ON BY ITSELF WHILE DRIVING ALONG WITH OCCASSIONALLY APPEARING WITH THE ENTER ANTI-THEFT LOCK CODE. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND AS USUAL THE TECHINICIAN DID NOT FIND ANY ISSUES. MOST RECENTLY SINCE 12/20/2021 MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN STALLING OUT WHILE DRIVING AND THE STERRING WHEEL IS LOCKING UP AND THE BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON. THIS ISSUE IS NOW BECOMING VERY CONSISTENT AND HAPPENING EVERY DAY. THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED OUT ON ME IN THE PAST WEEK NUMEROUS TIMES IN TRAFFIC. MY ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, AUTO START AND STOP SYSTEM IS UNAVAILABLE AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM IS OFFLINE. I HAVE REPORT THE NEW DEVELOPMENT TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THEY CAN NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE TECHINICIAN WILL ASSESS MY CAR ANY SOONER THAN MY SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT ON 1/18/2022. THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM AND BASED ON THE RESEARCH THAT I HAVE DONE, ALOT OF THE JEEP CHEROKEES HAVE THIS ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI #11445925

Mileage unknown · Dec 28, 2021
Electrical SystemEngineExterior Lighting

When stoped car turned off. Car cant turn on and I need to wait a while. When stoped and going to turn it turns off. It stalls a lot especially when stoped at a light or stop sign.

NHTSA ODI #11445199

Official recalls

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26V290000 · Power Train

May 7, 2026

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will update the Drivetrain Control Drivetrain Control Module, PTU, and Electronic Park Brake software, and replace the PTU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 40D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.

25V011000 · Power Train

Apr 29, 2025

Chrysler (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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of park function can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will update the drivetrain control module and PTU software and replace the PTU, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 19, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 01C.

19V637000 · Steering:rack And Pinion:pinion Shaft; Steering:rack And Pinion:rack

Aug 29, 2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The steering rack gear may break, possibly causing a loss of steering control.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V99.

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Steering:rack And Pinion:rack

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The steering rack gear may break, possibly causing a loss of steering control.

Consequence: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V99.

Steering:rack And Pinion:pinion Shaft

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The steering rack gear may break, possibly causing a loss of steering control.

Consequence: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V99.

19V449000 · Air Bags

Jun 13, 2019

Chrysler (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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: In the event of a crash, the inability to properly detect a crash may result in improper air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected sensors, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V63.

19V248000 · Seats

Mar 28, 2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The front passenger seat mounting bolts may be loose.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: In the event of a crash, the seat may move, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will tighten the mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 11, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V31.

18V917000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel

Dec 20, 2018

Chrysler (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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Without the activation of warning chimes, messages, and gauges to provide vehicle information to the driver, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UC4.

18V739000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission

Oct 19, 2018

Chrysler(FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Improper transmission calibration may result in a stall.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the transmission controller with a new calibration, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA9.

18V523000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper

Aug 9, 2018

Chrysler (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 rear brake performance.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.

18V524000 · Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood

Aug 9, 2018

Chrysler (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 vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

18V492000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission

Jul 26, 2018

Chrysler (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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the transmission weld fails, the vehicle will stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U85.

18V344000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine

May 25, 2018

Chrysler (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 reversed camshaft cap that can damage the camshaft bearing causing camshaft failure.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Cylinder damage or camshaft failure can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair or replace the affected engine components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U52.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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