2019 Jeep Cherokee
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 794 of 1,631 complaints (49%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (29) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 683 in 2018 to 1,631 in 2019.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | vs. 2019 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,500–3,400 | 2,500–3,400 | 2,400–2,950 | 2,400–2,950 | 2,400–2,950 | |
| Combined MPG | 21–25 | 21–25 | 21–26 | 21–26 | 21–26 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 18–21 / 24–30 | 18–21 / 24–30 | 18–23 / 24–31 | 18–23 / 24–31 | 18–23 / 24–31 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 361–432 | 361–432 | 345–432 | 345–432 | 345–432 | |
| Complaints filed | 1,333 | 683 | 1,631 | 292 | 157 | |
| Recalls issued | 6 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 4 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 24 | 11 | 40 | 9 | 10 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 6 | 5 | 19 | 5 | 4 | |
| Injuries reported | 27 | 7 | 37 | 9 | 8 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2019 Jeep Cherokee have?
11 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Jeep Cherokee?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 794 of 1,631 NHTSA complaints (49%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Jeep Cherokee get?
EPA rates it 21–26 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Jeep Cherokee?
EPA estimates $2,400–$2,950 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (10)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 9-spd | 6 | 3.2L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 20 mpg | 29 mpg | 23 mpg | $2,700 | 387 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 9-spd | 6 | 3.2L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 19 mpg | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 | 400 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 9-spd | 6 | 3.2L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 18 mpg (low) | 26 mpg | 21 mpg (low) | $2,950 (high) | 416 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 9-spd | 6 | 3.2L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 18 mpg (low) | 24 mpg (low) | 21 mpg (low) | $2,950 (high) | 432 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic 9-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 23 mpg (high) | 31 mpg (high) | 26 mpg (high) | $2,400 (low) | 345 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic 9-spd | 4 | 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 22 mpg | 31 mpg (high) | 25 mpg | $2,500 | 352 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic 9-spd | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 21 mpg | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | $2,600 | 369 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic 9-spd | 4 | 2.4L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 21 mpg | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | $2,600 | 370 g/mi |
| Configuration 9 | Automatic 9-spd | 4 | 2.0L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 20 mpg | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 | 400 g/mi |
| Configuration 10 | Automatic 9-spd | 4 | 2.0L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 20 mpg | 27 mpg | 23 mpg | $2,700 | 387 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 468 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 794 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 42 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 338 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 135 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Steering | 120 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 37 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 48 | 21 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 124 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 24 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 29 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 259 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (11)
POWER TRAIN · Campaign 26V290000 · May 7, 2026
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
Consequence: A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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 risk are expected to be mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 40D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.
POWER TRAIN · Campaign 25V011000 · Jan 16, 2025
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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 contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 01C.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT; STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK · Campaign 19V637000 · Aug 30, 2019
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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 for this recall is V99.
AIR BAGS · Campaign 19V449000 · Jun 14, 2019
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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 for this recall is V63.
SEATS · Campaign 19V248000 · Apr 1, 2019
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The front passenger seat mounting bolts may be loose.
Consequence: 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 number for this recall is V31.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · Campaign 18V917000 · Jan 30, 2019
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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 at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UC4.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · Campaign 18V739000 · Oct 23, 2018
Defect: Chrysler(FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Improper transmission calibration may result in a stall.
Consequence: 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 at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA9.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD · Campaign 18V524000 · Aug 14, 2018
Defect: 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 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.
Consequence: 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 number for this recall is U87.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER · Campaign 18V523000 · Aug 13, 2018
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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 number for this recall is U86.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · Campaign 18V492000 · Jul 31, 2018
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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 number for this recall is U85.
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · Campaign 18V344000 · May 30, 2018
Defect: 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 causing camshaft failure.
Consequence: 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 Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U52.