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2019 Jeep Cherokee Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 Jeep Cherokee has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1561 owner complaints filed with federal regulators, with complaints concentrated in power train. Owners whose Cherokee has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

Most-reported problem areas

Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 1561 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee:

Power train699 complaints
Electrical system238 complaints
Engine167 complaints
Unknown or other147 complaints
Steering120 complaints
Service brakes46 complaints

What owners told federal regulators

"The contact owns a 2019 jeep cherokee. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v011000 (power train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that while at a complete stop in a construction zone, the vehicle fai…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2025
"There was a 4x4 warning light in dec 2024. the dealership checked and provided a quote for a new ptu, but said we could keep driving until repair, just not to use 4x4. then we received a recall notice for the ptu from jeep. have been trying to get it fixed since. the dealershi…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2025
"The ptu caused the vehicle to have random grinding sounds from the drive train. there was a service 4wd engine light immediately. took to the dealer 5/5/25 and was told about the recall of the ptu but no fix was available. i was told to keep driving and the vehicle around late…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2025

NHTSA recall campaigns (11)

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
20/12/2018 · 18V917000
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.
Power train:automatic transmission
26/07/2018 · 18V492000
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 …
Power train:automatic transmission
19/10/2018 · 18V739000
Chrysler(FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Improper transmission calibration may result in a stall.
Air bags
13/06/2019 · 19V449000
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.
Steering:rack and pinion:rack
29/08/2019 · 19V637000
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.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
25/05/2018 · 18V344000
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 engin…

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your Cherokee been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Cherokee has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 1561 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee are power train, electrical system, engine.

How many recalls does the 2019 Jeep Cherokee have?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2019 Jeep Cherokee a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Cherokee has had power train or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

Researching this car as a buyer instead? Read the full Carivo review of the 2019 Jeep Cherokee.

All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.