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2019 Jeep Cherokee: recalls and problems

11 recalls and 1,640 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

11recalls
1,640complaints
40crashes reported
19fires reported
37injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train796 · 49%
  • Engine457 · 28%
  • Electrical System335 · 20%
  • Unknown Or Other256 · 16%
  • Steering120 · 7%
  • Service Brakes100 · 6%
  • Vehicle Speed Control82 · 5%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System39 · 2%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance32 · 2%
  • Air Bags31 · 2%

What owners report

Power Train

The contact owns a 2019 jeep cherokee. while driving approximately 30-55 mph, the vehicle lost motive power. the contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. the vehicle was able to be restarted, but the failure persisted. the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 26v290000 (power train); however, the vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure by phone.

Power Train

My 2019 jeep cherokee experienced a power transfer unit (ptu) failure that matches the known ptu recall defect, even though my vin is not currently listed. the first code that appeared was c1494‑07, which is the recall‑related dtc. cochran jeep in natrona heights performed the recall software update and cleared the code. they told us that if the code returned, initial diagnostics would then cost a minimum of 190. th

Power Train

I received a recall on my jeep cherokee in june (40d/nhtsa 26v-290) for power transfer unit failure. i contacted fca recall center [xxx]). the notice indicated that at present there was not remedy for the recall. in august we noticed that the vehicle was engaging into 4wd on dry pavement causing it to lunge when making turns at low speed. i reached to to fca and was directed to get the vehicle evaluated by the deale

Power Train,Unknown Or Other,Engine

On september 14, 2025, while driving on the highway, the vehicle began shaking violently, the check engine light illuminated and began flashing, and the vehicle progressively lost power and became undriveable. the vehicle had to be towed. no warning lights appeared prior to the incident. this failure follows a documented history of power transfer unit (ptu) issues. in may 2024 at approximately 88,000 miles, diagnost

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2019 Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2019 Jeep Cherokee SUV 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Cherokee. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.