2019 Jeep Cherokee Recalls, Problems & MPG

NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls and 1,668 owner complaints for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The EPA rates it 21 to 26 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.

Recalls
11
Owner complaints
1,668
Crashes / fires reported
40 / 19
EPA combined
21–26 MPG

2019 Jeep Cherokee recalls

  • Power TrainMay 7, 2026 · NHTSA 26V290000+

    Risk: A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

    Fix: 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 were 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.

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.

  • Power TrainJan 16, 2025 · NHTSA 25V011000+

    Risk: 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.

    Fix: 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.

    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.

  • SteeringAug 29, 2019 · NHTSA 19V637000+

    Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

    Fix: 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.

    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.

  • Air BagsJun 13, 2019 · NHTSA 19V449000+

    Risk: 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.

    Fix: 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.

    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.

  • SeatsMar 28, 2019 · NHTSA 19V248000+

    Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat may move, increasing the risk of injury.

    Fix: 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.

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The front passenger seat mounting bolts may be loose.

  • Electrical SystemDec 20, 2018 · NHTSA 18V917000+

    Risk: 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.

    Fix: 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.

    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.

  • Power TrainOct 19, 2018 · NHTSA 18V739000+

    Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of crash.

    Fix: 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.

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

  • Electrical SystemAug 9, 2018 · NHTSA 18V524000+

    Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

    Fix: 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.

    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.

  • Service Brakes, HydraulicAug 9, 2018 · NHTSA 18V523000+

    Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

    Fix: 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.

    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.

  • Power TrainJul 26, 2018 · NHTSA 18V492000+

    Risk: If the transmission weld fails, the vehicle will stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: 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.

    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.

  • Engine and Engine CoolingMay 25, 2018 · NHTSA 18V344000+

    Risk: Cylinder damage or camshaft failure can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: 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.

    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.

Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.

Most reported 2019 Jeep Cherokee problems

Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.

  • Power Train827
  • Engine459
  • Electrical System341
  • Unknown or Other260
  • Steering120
  • Service Brakes107
  • Vehicle Speed Control83
  • Air Bags42

2019 Jeep Cherokee gas mileage

EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).

VersionEngineCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Cherokee FWD2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic 9-spd233126$2,450
Cherokee FWD2.4 L 4 cyl, Automatic 9-spd223125$2,550
Cherokee 4WD2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic 9-spd212924$2,700
Cherokee 4WD2.4 L 4 cyl, Automatic 9-spd212924$2,700
Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic 9-spd202723$2,800
Cherokee FWD3.2 L 6 cyl, Automatic 9-spd202923$2,800
Cherokee 4WD3.2 L 6 cyl, Automatic 9-spd192722$2,900
Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic 9-spd202622$2,900
Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II3.2 L 6 cyl, Automatic 9-spd182621$3,050
Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD3.2 L 6 cyl, Automatic 9-spd182421$3,050

Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.

Questions

Does the 2019 Jeep Cherokee have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 11 recalls for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee, most recently for the power train (May 7, 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common 2019 Jeep Cherokee problems?

Owners filed 1,668 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are power train (827), engine (459), electrical system (341).

What gas mileage does the 2019 Jeep Cherokee get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Jeep Cherokee at 21 to 26 MPG combined (best version: 23 city / 31 highway).

Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.