2019 Jeep Cherokee problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 1,640 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee, filed between 2018-05-03 and 2026-09-21. The most common problem areas are the power train (802, 49%), engine (457, 28%) and electrical system (340, 21%). Owners reported 40 crashes, 19 fires and 37 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 11 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2019 Jeep Cherokee complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 802 | 49% | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| Engine | 457 | 28% | 4 | 11 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 340 | 21% | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 256 | 16% | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Steering | 120 | 7% | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 100 | 6% | 7 | 2 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 82 | 5% | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Air bags | 42 | 3% | 20 | 0 | 26 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 39 | 2% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 32 | 2% | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 27 | 2% | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Wheels | 24 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 20 | 1% | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 18 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 13 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Power train: 802 complaints
- 802 complaints of 1,640 (49%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 122 of them also name the engine; owners reported 8 crashes, 1 fire and 3 injuries in these complaints.
- 4 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2019 Jeep Cherokee; the latest, campaign 26V290000, says: “The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.”
Engine: 457 complaints
- 457 complaints of 1,640 (28%) name the engine.
- 147 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 4 crashes, 11 fires and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2019 Jeep Cherokee; the recall, campaign 18V344000, says: “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.”
Electrical system: 340 complaints
- 340 complaints of 1,640 (21%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 147 of them also name the engine; owners reported 3 crashes and 4 fires in these complaints.
- 2 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2019 Jeep Cherokee; the latest, campaign 18V917000, says: “The instrument cluster may fail resulting in a lack of activation of warning chimes, messages, and gauges.”
Steering: 120 complaints
- 120 complaints of 1,640 (7%) name the steering — the steering wheel, column, gear and power-steering assist.
- 26 of them also name the engine; owners reported 6 crashes, 1 fire and 4 injuries in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2019 Jeep Cherokee; the recall, campaign 19V637000, says: “The steering rack gear may break, possibly causing a loss of steering control.”
Service brakes: 100 complaints
- 100 complaints of 1,640 (6%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 26 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 7 crashes, 2 fires and 7 injuries in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2019 Jeep Cherokee; the recall, campaign 18V523000, says: “The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.”
Vehicle speed control: 82 complaints
- 82 complaints of 1,640 (5%) name the vehicle speed control — cruise control and accelerator/throttle control.
- 41 of them also name the power train; owners reported 3 crashes and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 103 |
| 2019 | 237 |
| 2020 | 163 |
| 2021 | 111 |
| 2022 | 94 |
| 2023 | 137 |
| 2024 | 126 |
| 2025 | 425 |
| 2026 | 244 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names CHEROKEE, model year 2019. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2019 Jeep Cherokee recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Jeep Cherokee?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2019 Jeep Cherokee's most common problem areas are the power train (802 of 1,640 complaints), engine (457 of 1,640 complaints) and electrical system (340 of 1,640 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2019 Jeep Cherokee have?
NHTSA has 1,640 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee, including 40 reported crashes and 19 reported fires.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee's problems?
NHTSA lists 11 recalls for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee; 5 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.