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2019 Jeep Cherokee: common problems and reliability
One of the worst Cherokee years.
One of the Jeep Cherokee years to avoid. All Cherokee years
1,653 owner complaints, most about power train. 11 recalls.
Should I buy a 2019 Cherokee?The 2019 Jeep Cherokee has 1653 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 11 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine.
Safety record for the 2019 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Cherokee years only. How we score it
Is 2019 a good year for the Cherokee?
Across the 16 Cherokee model years we track, complaint volume runs from 3 (2023) to 2,649 (2014). With 1,653 complaints, the 2019 Cherokee sits above the model's median of 1,336.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2019 Cherokee
electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Campaign 18V917000Chrysler (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
Campaign 18V492000Chrysler (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.
power train:automatic transmission
Campaign 18V739000Chrysler(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
Campaign 19V449000Chrysler (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.
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steering:rack and pinion:rack
Campaign 19V637000Chrysler (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
Campaign 18V344000Chrysler (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 causing camshaft failure.
seats
Campaign 19V248000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The front passenger seat mounting bolts may be loose.
electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Campaign 18V524000Chrysler (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 Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Campaign 18V523000Chrysler (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.
power train
Campaign 25V011000Chrysler (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.
power train
Campaign 26V290000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation. For the original XJ generation (produced until approximately 2001), sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with owners praising legendary reliability, mechanical simplicity, and rugged capability.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Cherokee. See the full Cherokee owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Cherokee listings typically run $11,283–$18,052.
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