Illustration2019 JEEP CHEROKEE 4X4 LATITUDE WITH 15500 MILES..BRAKE PEDAL PULSATING WHEN STOPPING..FRONT ROTORS WARPED BAD..DEALER REPLACED FRONT PADS AND ROTORS
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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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
3940–25K
13425–50K
8750–75K
6275–100K
64100–150K
9150K+
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.
What to inspect
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
What owners actually said
1,638 reportsWHEN BACKING OUT OF FLAT DRIVEWAY ONTO A DOWNHILL SLOPE THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION FAILS TO GO INTO DRIVE, SEEMING TO BE HUNG UP IN NEUTRAL FOR 3 MAYBE 4 SECONDS THEN INTO DRIVE. THIS PROBLEM HAS ALSO PRESENTED ITSELF WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE ON ANY GRADE. TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE WERE FLASHED BY DEALER AT 5200 MILES. …
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WHEN BACKING OUT OF FLAT DRIVEWAY ONTO A DOWNHILL SLOPE THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION FAILS TO GO INTO DRIVE, SEEMING TO BE HUNG UP IN NEUTRAL FOR 3 MAYBE 4 SECONDS THEN INTO DRIVE. THIS PROBLEM HAS ALSO PRESENTED ITSELF WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE ON ANY GRADE. TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE WERE FLASHED BY DEALER AT 5200 MILES. NO IMPROVEMENT. MECHANICS AT DEALERSHIP SAID THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. AT 5215 MILES SHE GOING BACK TO SHOP. SAME ISSUE. VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE!
2019 JEEP CHEROKEE COMPLETELY STALLED WHILE DECELERATING ON THE INTERSTATE. LOST ALL POWER, STEERING, AND BRAKES. WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AS SOON AS I PUT IT IN PARK. CALLED 3 DIFFERENT JEEP DEALERS WHO TOLD ME THEY CAN'T DIAGNOSE IT UNLESS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS IN AND THAT I SHOULD CALL BACK IF IT DOES IT AGAIN. THE…
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2019 JEEP CHEROKEE COMPLETELY STALLED WHILE DECELERATING ON THE INTERSTATE. LOST ALL POWER, STEERING, AND BRAKES. WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AS SOON AS I PUT IT IN PARK. CALLED 3 DIFFERENT JEEP DEALERS WHO TOLD ME THEY CAN'T DIAGNOSE IT UNLESS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS IN AND THAT I SHOULD CALL BACK IF IT DOES IT AGAIN. THE 4 CYLINDER MODEL HAS A RECALL FOR A SOFTWARE GLITCH FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE, BUT MINE IS A V6. I HOPE I LIVE THROUGH REPLICATING THE EXPERIENCE SO I CAN CALL THE DEALER TO BE TOLD THEY CAN'T/WON'T FIGURE OUT WHAT'S WRONG.
MY VEHICLE STALLS FOR NO REASON AND I'M TERRIFIED TO DRIVE IT
VEHICLE RANDOMLY LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING. ENGINE HAS PLENTY OF OIL. AFTER CAR SHUTS OFF SOMETIMES IT WON'T TURN RIGHT BACK ON. NO ENGINE LIGHTS POP UP INDICATING ISSUE WITH CAR BEFORE OR AFTER. RANDOMLY CAR WILL NOT TURN ON AFTER BEING PARKED EITHER FOR HOURS (AT HOME) OR MINUTES (PARKING LOT) SOMETIMES WILL TURN ON, SOMETIM…
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VEHICLE RANDOMLY LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING. ENGINE HAS PLENTY OF OIL. AFTER CAR SHUTS OFF SOMETIMES IT WON'T TURN RIGHT BACK ON. NO ENGINE LIGHTS POP UP INDICATING ISSUE WITH CAR BEFORE OR AFTER. RANDOMLY CAR WILL NOT TURN ON AFTER BEING PARKED EITHER FOR HOURS (AT HOME) OR MINUTES (PARKING LOT) SOMETIMES WILL TURN ON, SOMETIMES NOT AT ALL. PLENTY OF OIL IN CAR. NO ENGINE LIGHTS FLASH BEFORE OR AFTER PROBLEM.
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???
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
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!
WHEN EXCELLING ON THE HIGHWAY THERE IS A VIBRATION FELT IN THE STEERING, SUSPENSION AND OR DRIVE-LINE STARTING AT 60 MPH. THE VIBRATION INCREASES WITH SEVERITY TO THE POINT OF WHERE IT FEELS UNSAFE TO INCREASE ABOVE 75 TO 80 MPH. GENERALLY BELOW 60 MPH OR COSTING AT 60-70 MPH DOWN GRADE THE VIBRATION SEEM TO BE REGULAR ROAD SEN…
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WHEN EXCELLING ON THE HIGHWAY THERE IS A VIBRATION FELT IN THE STEERING, SUSPENSION AND OR DRIVE-LINE STARTING AT 60 MPH. THE VIBRATION INCREASES WITH SEVERITY TO THE POINT OF WHERE IT FEELS UNSAFE TO INCREASE ABOVE 75 TO 80 MPH. GENERALLY BELOW 60 MPH OR COSTING AT 60-70 MPH DOWN GRADE THE VIBRATION SEEM TO BE REGULAR ROAD SENSATION.
THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENS EVERY MONTH. DEALERS ARE CRAP BECAUSE THEY DON'T KNOW WHY！I NEED HELP.
Official recalls
1126V290000 · 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
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.