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2019 Jeep Cherokee Recalls, Complaints & Specs

11 safety recalls list the 2019 Jeep Cherokee, and owners have filed 1,653 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

11
safety recalls
1,653
owner complaints to NHTSA
40 / 19
complaints citing a crash / fire
21–26
MPG combined (EPA)

11 safety recalls for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Power train

    NHTSA 26V290000 Reported 61,711 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.

    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…

  2. Power train

    NHTSA 25V011000 Reported 63,130 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

    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.

    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…

  3. Rack (steering) and pinion shaft (steering)

    NHTSA 19V637000 Reported 5,294 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    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.

    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…

  4. Air bags

    NHTSA 19V449000 Reported 41,169 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    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.

    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…

  5. Seats

    NHTSA 19V248000 Reported 253 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The front passenger seat mounting bolts may be loose.

    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…

  6. Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)

    NHTSA 18V917000 Reported 52 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    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.

    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…

  7. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 18V739000 Reported 86,053 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    Chrysler(FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Improper transmission calibration may result in a stall.

    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…

  8. Caliper (service brakes)

    NHTSA 18V523000 Reported 154,335 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    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.

    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…

  9. Electrical system: front underhood

    NHTSA 18V524000 Reported 12,779 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    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…

    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…

  10. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 18V492000 Reported 5 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    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.

    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…

  11. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 18V344000 Reported 14 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    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…

    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…

1,653 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2019 Jeep Cherokee have filed 1,653 complaints with NHTSA; 40 describe a crash and 19 describe a fire. Reports cite 37 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 36,668 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 425 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“My 4wheel drive is no longer working. There is a recall on this issue stating I could lose power causing an accident. My vin number does not show to be defective but the problem is there and needs to”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2026 · Power train

“The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V290000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 5, 2026 · Power train

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee (Cherokee 4WD, Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II, Cherokee FWD, Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined21–26 mpg
City / Highway18–23 / 24–31
FuelRegular
EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engine4/6 cyl, 2/2.4/3.2 L
TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd

Compare Jeep Cherokee model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Cherokee model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1973 Jeep Cherokee01
1974 Jeep Cherokee30
1975 Jeep Cherokee50
1976 Jeep Cherokee40
1977 Jeep Cherokee10
1978 Jeep Cherokee21
1979 Jeep Cherokee20
1980 Jeep Cherokee31
1981 Jeep Cherokee21
1982 Jeep Cherokee20
1983 Jeep Cherokee10
1984 Jeep Cherokee37
1985 Jeep Cherokee317
1986 Jeep Cherokee421
1987 Jeep Cherokee557
1988 Jeep Cherokee097
1989 Jeep Cherokee3191
1990 Jeep Cherokee5270
1991 Jeep Cherokee5233
1992 Jeep Cherokee1113
1993 Jeep Cherokee3418
1994 Jeep Cherokee5519
1995 Jeep Cherokee6608
1996 Jeep Cherokee6447
1997 Jeep Cherokee4390
1998 Jeep Cherokee5399
1999 Jeep Cherokee2366
2000 Jeep Cherokee1369
2001 Jeep Cherokee2229
2006 Jeep Cherokee017
2014 Jeep Cherokee132,648
2015 Jeep Cherokee111,789
2016 Jeep Cherokee91,409
2017 Jeep Cherokee61,336
2018 Jeep Cherokee7687
2019 Jeep Cherokee111,653
2020 Jeep Cherokee3316
2021 Jeep Cherokee4168
2022 Jeep Cherokee351
2023 Jeep Cherokee13
2026 Jeep Cherokee46

Checking a specific 2019 Jeep Cherokee

How do I know if my 2019 Jeep Cherokee has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 11 campaigns currently list the 2019 Jeep Cherokee; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jeep dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V344000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Jeep models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.