2019 Jeep Cherokee Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 11 NHTSA recalls and 1,664 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
F
10/100
Very High Reported Activity — 2019 Jeep Cherokee
The 2019 Jeep Cherokee shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.
Own or buying a 2019 Jeep Cherokee?
Check your specific VIN free for recalls and specs. Full vehicle history report: one-time $4.99, no subscription, no auto-renewal.
11
NHTSA Recalls
11 recalls on record
1,664
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
40
Crash Reports
19 fire reports
⚠️
NHTSA Recalls — 2019 Jeep Cherokee (11)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Jeep dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
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…
🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission
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…
🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission
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…
🔧 Air Bags
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…
🔧 Steering: Rack And Pinion: Rack
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…
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine
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…
🔧 Seats
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…
🔧 Electrical System: Wiring: Front Underhood
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…
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Caliper
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…
🔧 Power Train
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…
Showing 10 of 11 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →
💬
Most Common Problems — 2019 Jeep Cherokee
Based on 1,664 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
📊
Jeep Cherokee — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.
→ Recently checked Jeep Cherokee VINs — free recall, safety and specs report for any VIN.
→ Decode a Jeep VIN — free Jeep VIN decoder guide: where to find the VIN and what each part means.
⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2014, 2015 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2020, 2021, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
❓
Frequently Asked Questions — 2019 Jeep Cherokee
Is the 2019 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Jeep Cherokee has 11 recall campaigns and 1,664 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2019 Jeep Cherokee have?
The 2019 Jeep Cherokee has 11 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Jeep Cherokee?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee are: Power Train, Electrical System, Engine, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2019 Jeep Cherokee safe to buy?
The 2019 Jeep Cherokee has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 11 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Jeep Cherokee should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Jeep Cherokee are: 2020, 2021, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2014, 2015.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update.
For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit
NHTSA.gov/recalls.