NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
1,638 reports2,186 miles · Apr 30, 2019
Power Train
3RD TIME NOW VEHICLE IN THE SHOP FOR SAME, VEHICLE LUNGES AGAINST THE BRAKES WHILE AT A STOP LIKE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR PULLED INTO GARAGE. THERE IS ALSO NOTABLE CLUNKING WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR (LAST TIME IN SHOP WAS TOLD IT WAS A MOTOR MOUNT). FCA CUSTOMER CARE HAD BEEN IN COMMUNICATION WITH ME BUT ONCE REPORTED THE P…
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3RD TIME NOW VEHICLE IN THE SHOP FOR SAME, VEHICLE LUNGES AGAINST THE BRAKES WHILE AT A STOP LIKE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR PULLED INTO GARAGE. THERE IS ALSO NOTABLE CLUNKING WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR (LAST TIME IN SHOP WAS TOLD IT WAS A MOTOR MOUNT). FCA CUSTOMER CARE HAD BEEN IN COMMUNICATION WITH ME BUT ONCE REPORTED THE PROBLEM AGAIN THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY REPLIES. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED SEPT 2018 AND MILEAGE IS CURRENTLY 2186 (YES, 2186). ALMOST 200 MILES AND ROUGHLY 2 WEEKS SINCE LAST VISIT.
NHTSA ODI #11204821
4,250 miles · Apr 30, 2019
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION AND THEN LUNGED FORWARD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MIL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION AND THEN LUNGED FORWARD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,250.
NHTSA ODI #11204815
10,000 miles · Apr 30, 2019
Vehicle Speed ControlCrashInjury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE AT A STOP, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSED A FRONT END COLLISION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES AND RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN BACK TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDEN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE AT A STOP, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSED A FRONT END COLLISION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES AND RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN BACK TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
NHTSA ODI #11204759
2,000 miles · Apr 30, 2019
Electrical System
SYSTEM CONTROLS SHUT DOWN DURING DRIVING. LCD GOES BLANK, OR SCREEN LOCKS UP, AND AUDIO SHUTS OFF. SOMETIMES, THE ENTIRE CONTROL SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN AND I HAVE TO STOP AND RESTART THE CAR TO GET IT TO REBOOT. THIS HAPPENS WHILE IN MOTION AND WHEN AT A STOP.
NHTSA ODI #11204688
80 miles · Apr 29, 2019
Engine
TRANSMISSION JERKS FROM 1ST TO 3RD GEAR, GIVES YOU WIPE LASH,
NHTSA ODI #11204491
5,000 miles · Apr 29, 2019
Service BrakesVehicle Speed ControlWheels
BREAKS FEEL WORN OUT AND WHEN I BREAK YOU CAN HEAR NOISE.ALSO THE DISC LOOK WORN OUT AND VEHICLE IS BEGINNING TO DRIVE POORLY.
NHTSA ODI #11204437
500 miles · Apr 24, 2019
Structure
SINCE THE DAY I PICKED UP THIS 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE LIMITED TWO WEEKS AGO, THE HOOD SHAKES AND FLUTTERS IN CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS CAUSING SAFETY CONCERNS. DRIVING INTO HIGH WINDS AND OVER 55 MPH, AIR GETS UNDER THE HOOD IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT SEEMS AS IF THE HOOD COULD BREAK LOOSE CAUSING EITHER INJURIES OR AN ACCIDENT. IT GE…
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SINCE THE DAY I PICKED UP THIS 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE LIMITED TWO WEEKS AGO, THE HOOD SHAKES AND FLUTTERS IN CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS CAUSING SAFETY CONCERNS. DRIVING INTO HIGH WINDS AND OVER 55 MPH, AIR GETS UNDER THE HOOD IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT SEEMS AS IF THE HOOD COULD BREAK LOOSE CAUSING EITHER INJURIES OR AN ACCIDENT. IT GETS EVEN WORSE WHEN DRIVING IN SIDE WINDS AND MEETING SEMI TRUCKS. IT ACTUALLY APPEARS THAT THE GUST OF WIND COMING OFF THE TRUCK IS GOING TO TAKE THE HOOD OFF OF THE VEHICLE. DRIVING THIS CHEROKEE IN THESE CONDITIONS HAS PERSONALLY CAUSED ME VERY HIGH ANXIETY TO THE POINT WHERE I AM CONSTANTLY FOCUSED ON THE HOOD RATHER THAN THE ROAD. WHEN MEETING SEMI TRUCKS ON THE HIGHWAY, I PULL AS FAR TO THE RIGHT AS POSSIBLE SOMETIMES COMPLETELY GOING OFF THE ROAD IN AN ATTEMPT TO MINIMIZE THE WIND GUST. THESE ARE MAJOR SAFETY CONCERNS TO ME AND I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE ON PUBLIC ROADS. IT HAS GOTTEN TO THE POINT WHERE I HAVE TO TAKE ANTI ANXIETY MEDICATION JUST TO GET THE COURAGE TO DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY, THUS CAUSING OTHER SAFETY ISSUES AND FEELING AS IF I'M BEING AN IRRESPONSIBLE DRIVER. THE JEEP DEALER HAS ADJUSTED THE HOOD LATCH AND BUMPERS BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS JUST AS IT DID WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #11203608
3,000 miles · Apr 23, 2019
Structure
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AND PASSING SEMI-TRUCK TRAILER'S THE 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE HOOD VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY UP AND DOWN (I-70 SPEED LIMIT IS 75 MPH). THE UP AND DOWN HOOD VIBRATION ACTION CAUSES THE A STOP / START MESSAGE TO APPEAR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY.
NHTSA ODI #11203101
8,000 miles · Apr 22, 2019
Electrical SystemService Brakes
PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW IN NOVEMBER 2018 AND ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WITHIN THE PAST COUPLE MONTHS, INCLUDING TODAY, THE RED BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DASH HAS SPONTANEOUSLY ACTIVATED. MOST OF THE TIME IT OCCURS WHEN I COME TO A STOP LIGHT AND AUTO SHUT OFF KICKS ON, HOWEVER, THIS ISSUE IS VERY SERIOUS SINCE ITS BASICALLY STALLIN…
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PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW IN NOVEMBER 2018 AND ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WITHIN THE PAST COUPLE MONTHS, INCLUDING TODAY, THE RED BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DASH HAS SPONTANEOUSLY ACTIVATED. MOST OF THE TIME IT OCCURS WHEN I COME TO A STOP LIGHT AND AUTO SHUT OFF KICKS ON, HOWEVER, THIS ISSUE IS VERY SERIOUS SINCE ITS BASICALLY STALLING MY VEHICLE WHILE IN ROUTE, AND IS VERY SCARY SINCE I DRIVE MY CHILD AROUND. I'VE ALSO TAKEN IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE ISSUE, WHICH IS EXTREMELY DISHEARTENING.
NHTSA ODI #11202981
Mileage unknown · Apr 18, 2019
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Seat BeltsService BrakesCrashInjury
RENTED VEHICLE 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE GOING OUT OF TOWN. ON MY WAY TO HOUSTON. ON AN EXIT ON MY WAY TO PUT GAS TOOK THE EXIT AND THE JEEP COULD NOT BRAKE WAS WITH MY TWO KIDS. I TRIED TO BRAKE TRUCK DIDNT STOP ENDED UP FLIPPING OVER IN A DITCH. SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT. BROKEN ANKLE IMMEDIATE SUGERY PLATE 10 SCREWS. BROKEN FEMUR BONE…
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RENTED VEHICLE 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE GOING OUT OF TOWN. ON MY WAY TO HOUSTON. ON AN EXIT ON MY WAY TO PUT GAS TOOK THE EXIT AND THE JEEP COULD NOT BRAKE WAS WITH MY TWO KIDS. I TRIED TO BRAKE TRUCK DIDNT STOP ENDED UP FLIPPING OVER IN A DITCH. SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT. BROKEN ANKLE IMMEDIATE SUGERY PLATE 10 SCREWS. BROKEN FEMUR BONE. BROKEN RIBS. MY SON WAS AIRLIFTED TO SAN ANTONIO AND DAUGHTER IN ICU. TERRIBLE ACCIDENT I THANK GOD FOR GIVING US ANOTHER CHANCE. THE JEEP CHEROKEE BRAKES DID NOT WORK AND IT STALL IT COULDNT STOP AT ALL. IM AFRAID OF DRIVING MY LIFE HAS CHANGE DRAMATICALLY. ALSO MY SEATBELT GOT LOCKED I COULD HAVE DIED THEY HAD TO CUT IT W/ A KNIFE. THAT IS VERY DANGEROUS COULDNT GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO SEATBELT BEING LOCKED. PHOTOS ATTACHED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #11197135
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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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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