NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Electrical System complaints
340 reportsClear category filter5,500 miles · Aug 21, 2020
Electrical SystemSteering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND VIBRATED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION AND STEERING SHAFT ALSO MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHILE DRIVING. THE POWER TRAIN-AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, ENGINE, SERVICE BRAKES AND HYDRAULIC, ELEC…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND VIBRATED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION AND STEERING SHAFT ALSO MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHILE DRIVING. THE POWER TRAIN-AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, ENGINE, SERVICE BRAKES AND HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC SYSTEM WIRING CABLE UNDER HOOD, SEAT, AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,500.
NHTSA ODI #11350670
47,616 miles · Aug 6, 2020
Electrical SystemEnginePower Train
AFTER COMING TO A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION WITH A RED LIGHT I WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP AND THE AUTO ENGINE ON/OFF FEATURE ACTIVATED. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I WENT TO ACCELERATE BUT AS SOON AS I APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR THE DISPLAYS, DASH LIGHTS, AND HEADLIGHTS ALL TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE ALSO TURNED OFF. THE ELECTRONIC…
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AFTER COMING TO A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION WITH A RED LIGHT I WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP AND THE AUTO ENGINE ON/OFF FEATURE ACTIVATED. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I WENT TO ACCELERATE BUT AS SOON AS I APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR THE DISPLAYS, DASH LIGHTS, AND HEADLIGHTS ALL TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE ALSO TURNED OFF. THE ELECTRONICS STAYED OFF FOR SEVERAL MORE SECONDS BEFORE COMING BACK ON BUT I COULD NOT START THE VEHICLE FOR NEARLY A MINUTE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE VEHICLE BACK ON I HAD PUT IT IN PARK, HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AND HAD HELD THE PUSH TO START BUTTON IN ALL THREE POSITIONS. THE ENGINE DID NOT ATTEMPT TO TURN OVER AT ANY TIME. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1 MINUTE, I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE AGAIN AND CONTINUE TO MY HOME. ONCE I ARRIVED, I CYCLED THROUGH THE VEHICLE INFORMATION SCREENS. THE BATTERY READ AN OUTPUT OF 13.6 VOLTS. THE VEHICLE ACTED NORMALLY AFTERWARDS AND NO WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED AFTER OR WERE ON BEFORE.
NHTSA ODI #11343802
21,000 miles · Aug 3, 2020
Electrical System
WHEN DRIVING ON SAME ROADS WITH SIMILAR CLOUD COVER 60% OF THE TIME THE RADIO RECEPTION IS NOT WORKING WELL. CUTS IN AND OUT. THE OTHER 40% OF THE TIME IT WORKS FINE. THE AUDIO COMING FROM A MEDIA SOURCE IS NOT EFFECTED AND NEITHER IS SIRUS RADIO. ONLY FM AND AM STATIONS.
NHTSA ODI #11342946
5,000 miles · Aug 1, 2020
Electrical SystemEngineFuel/propulsion System
DRIVING ON A LOCAL ROAD I LOST ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. IT SOUNDED LIKE THE ENGINE WAS NO LONGER RUNNING. LUCKILY WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. AFTER TURNING OFF THE CAR I COULD NOT TURN THE CAR BACK ON.
NHTSA ODI #11342640
33,000 miles · Jul 31, 2020
Electrical SystemEngine
MY CAR IS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH STARTING UP ITS DELAYING AS IF ITS FLOODED. IT DOES IT WITH THE AUTOMATIC START UP AND THE KEY START UP. IT IS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY OR IN PARKING LOTS AT A STORE OR WORK. THE RADIATOR FLUID IS ALWAYS SHOWING LOW THERE IS NO CRACKS OR LEAKS SOMETHING IS DEFINITELY WRONG. I CHECK EVERY TIME I DRIV…
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MY CAR IS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH STARTING UP ITS DELAYING AS IF ITS FLOODED. IT DOES IT WITH THE AUTOMATIC START UP AND THE KEY START UP. IT IS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY OR IN PARKING LOTS AT A STORE OR WORK. THE RADIATOR FLUID IS ALWAYS SHOWING LOW THERE IS NO CRACKS OR LEAKS SOMETHING IS DEFINITELY WRONG. I CHECK EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT THEN PARK.
NHTSA ODI #11342577
40,000 miles · Jul 27, 2020
Electrical System
MY VEHICLE STALLS FOR NO REASON AND I'M TERRIFIED TO DRIVE IT
NHTSA ODI #11341578
22,289 miles · Jul 26, 2020
Electrical SystemEngine
WAS DRIVING OUR 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE 3.2L TRAILHAWK AND AS WE WERE BRAKING FOR A STOP SIGN IT JUST DIED ON US. IT STARTED BACK UP BUT STUTTERED AS IT TURNED OVER. SOMETHING IS A MISS BECAUSE IT HAS NEVER DID THIS. ALWAYS RUNS GREAT IN THE PAST???? WHAT IN THE WORLD 🌎 IS GOING ON???
NHTSA ODI #11341525
11,500 miles · Jul 24, 2020
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FIRST CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM LOCATED AT 280 E. WASHINGTON ST, NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, MA 02760, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VOLTAGE STABILIZER…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FIRST CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM LOCATED AT 280 E. WASHINGTON ST, NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, MA 02760, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VOLTAGE STABILIZER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 11,500.*DT*JB
NHTSA ODI #11341283
Mileage unknown · Jul 23, 2020
Electrical System
1029 JEEP CHEROKEE LIMITED, BOUGHT IN JUNE 2020 WITH ABOUT 20000M ON IT. BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON IN MID TRAFFIC ON JULY 13, AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER/SERVICE A WEEK LATER, THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. 2 DAYS LATER, SAME THING, BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON IN THE MIDDLE OF A MAJOR THUNDERSTORM AND LOTS OF TRAFFIC…
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1029 JEEP CHEROKEE LIMITED, BOUGHT IN JUNE 2020 WITH ABOUT 20000M ON IT. BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON IN MID TRAFFIC ON JULY 13, AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER/SERVICE A WEEK LATER, THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. 2 DAYS LATER, SAME THING, BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON IN THE MIDDLE OF A MAJOR THUNDERSTORM AND LOTS OF TRAFFIC. CALLED FOR ANOTHER APPOINTMENT, 7 DAYS OUT BECAUSE THE SERVICE DEPT. HAS NO TIME. WILL NOT PROVIDE RENTAL OR OTHER COMPENSATION. I AM ASKING TO RETURN THE CAR. VERY VERY DISAPPOINTED. I HAD A 2000 CHEROKEE LIMITED FOR MANY YEARS, THEN A JEEP COMPASS, NEVER A THING WRONG WITH EITHER CAR, AND NOW THIS!
NHTSA ODI #11341093
Mileage unknown · Jul 13, 2020
Electrical SystemService Brakes
ON 7/12/2020. MY 2019,JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE 4X4. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKES AND WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO DISENGAGE THE SYSTEM RE-ENGINEERING AND VEHICLE CAN NOT MOVE DUE TO THIS. AND I DON'T KNOW WHY AND HOW SAFE THIS MY BE IF IT HAPPENED ON THE ROAD? NEED TO FIX THIS
NHTSA ODI #11339026
Official recalls
11May 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ↗
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