NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
1,638 reports7,200 miles · Apr 11, 2020
Power Train
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AROUND TOWN OR ON THE HIGHWAY IF I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR FOR ANY REASON THAT REQUIRES ME TO SLOW DOWN THE ACCELERATOR HAS AN EXTREMELY SLOW RESPONSE TIME WHEN I RE- ACCELERATE ANYWHERE BETWEEN 3 TO 6 SECONDS. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF ANOTHER VEHICLE IS COMING UP BEHIND YOU AND TRAVELING …
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WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AROUND TOWN OR ON THE HIGHWAY IF I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR FOR ANY REASON THAT REQUIRES ME TO SLOW DOWN THE ACCELERATOR HAS AN EXTREMELY SLOW RESPONSE TIME WHEN I RE- ACCELERATE ANYWHERE BETWEEN 3 TO 6 SECONDS. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF ANOTHER VEHICLE IS COMING UP BEHIND YOU AND TRAVELING FASTER THAN THE CAR CAN ACCELERATE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY. SEVERAL TIMES I HAVE ALMOST BEEN HIT FROM BEHIND BECAUSE I CAN'T GET THE CAR TO ACCELERATE BACK TO THE SPEED I WAS TRAVELING UNTIL THE SLOW RESPONSE ALLOWS ME TO SPEED UP.
NHTSA ODI #11320859
7,000 miles · Apr 11, 2020
Steering
WHEN TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS ABOVE 35 MPH, THE STEERING FEELS LIKE IT IS ABNORMALLY DIFFICULT TO KEEP CENTERED IN THE LANE. THEN THE VEHICLE STARTS TO DRIFT EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT AND WHEN I TRY TO CORRECT IT BACK TO CENTER LANE IT HAS SOME RESISTANCE AND THEN IT JERKS CAUSING IT TO OVER CORRECT. THIS GIVE THE FEELING…
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WHEN TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS ABOVE 35 MPH, THE STEERING FEELS LIKE IT IS ABNORMALLY DIFFICULT TO KEEP CENTERED IN THE LANE. THEN THE VEHICLE STARTS TO DRIFT EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT AND WHEN I TRY TO CORRECT IT BACK TO CENTER LANE IT HAS SOME RESISTANCE AND THEN IT JERKS CAUSING IT TO OVER CORRECT. THIS GIVE THE FEELING OF CONTROL LOSS FOR A MOMENT, AND AFTER ITS BACK TO CENTER IT GOES THE OTHER WAY DOING THE SAME THING. WHEN IT IS DOING IT, OTHER PEOPLE ON THE ROAD NOTICE IT TOO AND WON'T PASS ON THE LEFT IN FEAR OF THE VEHICLE SWERVING TO HIT THEM.
NHTSA ODI #11320857
22,000 miles · Apr 5, 2020
Power Train
WHEN ALMOST TO A COMPLETE STOP FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION BANGS THE CAR FORWARD. VERY ANNOYING AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AS IT JUMPS FORWARD.
NHTSA ODI #11320258
12,000 miles · Apr 2, 2020
EngineUnknown Or Other
EVERY TIME I DON'T GET AN OIL CHANGE RIGHT AWAY, MY CAR WILL STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AT RANDOM TIMES WITH NO WARNING. I HAVE BEEN WITH MY TWO YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE CAR WHEN THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, IT'S EXTREMELY UNSAFE AND I AM SO TIRED OF THIS ISSUE. I'VE SPOKE WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID ALL JEEP CHEROKE…
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EVERY TIME I DON'T GET AN OIL CHANGE RIGHT AWAY, MY CAR WILL STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AT RANDOM TIMES WITH NO WARNING. I HAVE BEEN WITH MY TWO YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE CAR WHEN THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, IT'S EXTREMELY UNSAFE AND I AM SO TIRED OF THIS ISSUE. I'VE SPOKE WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID ALL JEEP CHEROKEE'S ARE LIKE THIS, AS IF IT IS NORMAL. WE ARE LUCKY WE HAVEN'T GOTTEN INTO A CRASH DUE TO THIS. THIS IS JUST RIDICULOUS AND I'M LOOKING INTO DOING A BUY BACK FOR THIS CAR. CAN'T TRUST JEEP NOW.
NHTSA ODI #11320034
500 miles · Mar 27, 2020
Electrical SystemPower TrainUnknown Or Other
I AM HAVING SIMILAR ISSUES THAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING. NO ACCELERATION, VEHICLE STALLING, THE CAR REVVING OVER 4-5K RPMS STOPPED AND FOOT ON BRAKE, RADIO ISSUES. WHAT I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT IS HOW CAN I GET FCA TO BUY BACK THIS LEMON. ALSO I WOULD LIKE SOME DATA OF HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE FILLED A COMPLAINT. I WANT TO USED THIS…
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I AM HAVING SIMILAR ISSUES THAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING. NO ACCELERATION, VEHICLE STALLING, THE CAR REVVING OVER 4-5K RPMS STOPPED AND FOOT ON BRAKE, RADIO ISSUES. WHAT I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT IS HOW CAN I GET FCA TO BUY BACK THIS LEMON. ALSO I WOULD LIKE SOME DATA OF HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE FILLED A COMPLAINT. I WANT TO USED THIS INFO AND GIVE IT TO THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR DISPUTE SETTLEMENT
NHTSA ODI #11319550
1,200 miles · Mar 17, 2020
Exterior Lighting
MANY CHEROKEE OWNERS 2019 ARE COMPLAINING IN ALL FORUMS THAT TAILLIGHTS GET WET WITH SIMPLE RAIN. IF YOU ALL DEALER THEY SAY CHRYSLER INFORMS THAT IT IS NORMAL BEHAVIOR UNLESS THEY ARE MORE THAN 24 HRS AFTER WET. WHEN ASKED IF THIS WILL LEAD TO FAILURE, CORROSION, OR DAMAGE TO THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY THEY SAY ON LONG TERM YES SO TH…
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MANY CHEROKEE OWNERS 2019 ARE COMPLAINING IN ALL FORUMS THAT TAILLIGHTS GET WET WITH SIMPLE RAIN. IF YOU ALL DEALER THEY SAY CHRYSLER INFORMS THAT IT IS NORMAL BEHAVIOR UNLESS THEY ARE MORE THAN 24 HRS AFTER WET. WHEN ASKED IF THIS WILL LEAD TO FAILURE, CORROSION, OR DAMAGE TO THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY THEY SAY ON LONG TERM YES SO THE BEST ACTION IS TO GO ON THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE TO DRY THEM. A NEW VEHICLE SHOULDNT BE HAVING THIS BEHAVIOR. THE VEHICLE IS IN NORMAL ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS. RUNNING THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MAKE THEM DRIER AND IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DRY USING A RAG OR ANYTHING IN THE INSIDE.
NHTSA ODI #11318362
45,130 miles · Mar 12, 2020
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
SOMETIMES THE CAR WON'T START THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COMES ON WITHOUT THE SWITCH EVEN BEING TURNED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SETS ITSELF THE VEHICLE WON'T GO INTO GEAR OR JUMPS INTO NEUTRAL ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD COMES ON AND GOS CRAZY.. RADIO IS STATIC
NHTSA ODI #11317705
2,208 miles · Mar 9, 2020
Engine
EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. NO LEAKS BUT HAVE TO ADD ENGINE OIL EVERY 1,000 - 2,000 MILES. THE CAR IS BRAND NEW LESS THAN 10,000 MILES ON IT. IT SHOULD NOT BE USING ENGINE OIL. HAVE HAD CARS BEFORE THAT NEVER USED OIL. THIS CAR SHOULDN'T BE GOING THROUGH THIS MUCH OIL THIS FAST. I HAD TO TOP OFF THE ENGINE OIL TWICE AND I…
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EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. NO LEAKS BUT HAVE TO ADD ENGINE OIL EVERY 1,000 - 2,000 MILES. THE CAR IS BRAND NEW LESS THAN 10,000 MILES ON IT. IT SHOULD NOT BE USING ENGINE OIL. HAVE HAD CARS BEFORE THAT NEVER USED OIL. THIS CAR SHOULDN'T BE GOING THROUGH THIS MUCH OIL THIS FAST. I HAD TO TOP OFF THE ENGINE OIL TWICE AND IT'S GOT LESS THAN 2,500 MILES ON IT.
NHTSA ODI #11317157
8,100 miles · Mar 6, 2020
Exterior Lighting
AT TIMES THE DASHBOARD LIGHTING AND THE TOUCH SCREEN MONITOR GOES DARK; CREATING A SAFETY CONDITION BY WHICH I CANNOT DETERMINE HOW FAST I AM GOING AND IT DOES NOT ALLOW FOR ANY OF THE SAFETY ITEMS TO BE IDENTIFIED PROPERLY. THIS CONDITION HAS OCCURRED AT NIGHT AND WHEN IT DOES IT MAKES FOR VERY UNSAFE RIDE. I AM VERY CONCERNED…
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AT TIMES THE DASHBOARD LIGHTING AND THE TOUCH SCREEN MONITOR GOES DARK; CREATING A SAFETY CONDITION BY WHICH I CANNOT DETERMINE HOW FAST I AM GOING AND IT DOES NOT ALLOW FOR ANY OF THE SAFETY ITEMS TO BE IDENTIFIED PROPERLY. THIS CONDITION HAS OCCURRED AT NIGHT AND WHEN IT DOES IT MAKES FOR VERY UNSAFE RIDE. I AM VERY CONCERNED WITH DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS ATTEMPTED TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM WITH NO SUCCESS. I DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE TAKING THE VEHICLE BACK HOME.
NHTSA ODI #11316619
3,700 miles · Mar 6, 2020
EnginePower TrainSteering
WHILE DRIVING MY JEEP ITS COMPLETELY STALLED OUT LOOSING POWER STEERING AND ELECTRICAL , HAD TO MANUALLY GET IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. A PREVIOUS RECALL UA9 HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT MY VIN DOESN'T MATCH EVEN THOUGH IT DID THE SAME THING.
NHTSA ODI #11316615
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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