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2019 Jeep CherokeeProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 2,491 owners and 11 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
2,491
Crashes
66
Fires
28
Recalls
11
TSBs
407
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 2,491 complaints, 66 crashes, 28 fires, and 11 recalls. Complaint rate is 6.5x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

engine shut down

32 complaints • Severity 8.6/10

$X,XXX
2

oil consumption inconsistent

12 complaints • Severity 8.5/10

$X,XXX
3

shifts hard and rough

11 complaints • Severity 6.4/10

$X,XXX
4

stalls while driving

10 complaints • Severity 7.2/10

$X,XXX
5

shut down while driving

9 complaints • Severity 8.4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

822 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 19K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

659
0–30K
225
30–60K
126
60–90K
59
90–120K
39
120–150K
12
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (659 reports) • Median: 19K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (822 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain822 (33%)
Engine470 (19%)
Electrical338 (14%)
Other261 (10%)
Steering120 (5%)
Brakes108 (4%)
Speed Control83 (3%)
Airbags42 (2%)

2019 Jeep Cherokee: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee, with 822 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 19,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 19K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee, with 470 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee, with 338 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee, with 120 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

165
18
388
19
268
20
192
21
141
22
198
23
187
24
594
25
358
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (11 recalls)

18V344000Aug 2018

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

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.

18V492000Aug 2018

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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.

18V523000Aug 2018

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

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.

18V524000Oct 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

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.

18V739000Nov 2018

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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

+ 6 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2019 Jeep Cherokee NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

This is the worst model year for the Jeep Cherokee according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2019 Jeep Cherokee vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

2,491

Class avg

381

6.5x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2,491 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 11 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2019 Jeep Cherokee: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Jeep Cherokee?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Jeep Cherokee is related to the drivetrain, with 822 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
The 2019 Jeep Cherokee has 2,491 complaints, 66 crash reports, and 28 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 6.5x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2019 Jeep Cherokee?
NHTSA rates the 2019 Jeep Cherokee 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Jeep Cherokee problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Jeep Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Jeep Cherokee has 11 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Jeep Cherokee problems start?
Based on 1120 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 19,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2019 Jeep Cherokee data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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