Worst 2019 Jeep Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 691 | 8 | 1 | 49,623 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 440 | 4 | 11 | 24,346 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 327 | 3 | 4 | 23,028 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 119 | 6 | 1 | 23,462 mi | |
| Brakes | 97 | 7 | 2 | 13,743 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 80 | 3 | — | 15,174 mi | |
| Airbags | 41 | 19 | — | 24,851 mi | |
| Fuel System | 38 | — | 1 | 21,332 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 27 | 1 | — | 15,298 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 22 | 3 | — | 82,700 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 22 | — | — | 3,560 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 17 | — | — | 9,420 mi | |
| Body Structure | 15 | 2 | — | 9,003 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 10 | — | — | 72,590 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | — | 1 | 57,738 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 7 | — | — | 10,917 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 6 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | 1 | — | 60,000 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 5 | — | — | 29,000 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | — | — | 100,080 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2019 Jeep Cherokee
10 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~363,084 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The front passenger seat mounting bolts may be loose.
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.
Chrysler(FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Improper transmission calibration may result in a stall.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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2019 Jeep Cherokee — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Jeep Cherokee reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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