The 2019 Jeep Cherokee has a elevated safety risk profile with 9 recall campaigns and 1,472 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

1,472

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

18V5240002018-09-08

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.

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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18V9170002018-20-12

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

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.

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.

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18V4920002018-26-07

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.

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

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18V7390002018-19-10

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.

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of crash.

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19V4490002019-13-06

AIR BAGS

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.

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.

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19V6370002019-29-08

STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

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.

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

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18V3440002018-25-05

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.

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

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19V2480002019-28-03

SEATS

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

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

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25V0110002025-29-04

POWER TRAIN

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.

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.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 1,472 owners have filed complaints about the 2019 Jeep Cherokee. POWER TRAIN issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Power Train431

02Engine156

03Unknown Or Other118

04Electrical System70

05Steering55

1,472 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Jeep Cherokee Fuel Economy

21–26mpg combined

18-23city

24-31hwy

$1,700-$2,100/yr

Across 10 configurations, the 2019 Jeep Cherokee returns 21–26 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Cherokee FWD - Automatic 9-spd

26mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city31 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

Cherokee FWD - Automatic 9-spd

25mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city31 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

Cherokee 4WD - Automatic 9-spd

24mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

21 city29 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

Cherokee 4WD - Automatic 9-spd

24mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

21 city29 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II - Automatic 9-spd

23mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel Drive

20 city27 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average

Cherokee FWD - Automatic 9-spd

23mpg

3.2L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city29 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average

Cherokee 4WD - Automatic 9-spd

22mpg

3.2L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

19 city27 hwy~$2,000/yr4/10 Average

Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD - Automatic 9-spd

22mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel Drive

20 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr4/10 Average

Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II - Automatic 9-spd

21mpg

3.2L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

18 city26 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD - Automatic 9-spd

21mpg

3.2L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

18 city24 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2019 Jeep Cherokee

37States

22%in top 3

8% of the market sits in Pennsylvania, though listings span 37 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

PAPennsylvania

9458%

MIMichigan

8968%

TXTexas

7526%

FLFlorida

7126%

NYNew York

5835%

DEDelaware

5585%

OHOhio

4764%

MNMinnesota

4564%

CACalifornia

4404%

COColorado

4154%

ILIllinois

3823%

NJNew Jersey

3213%

MO286

NC282

GAGeorgia

2752%

NHNew Hampshire

2632%

DCWashington DC

2122%

MAMassachusetts

2032%

OROregon

1972%

WIWisconsin

1922%

MDMaryland

1892%

TNTennessee

1852%

OKOklahoma

1832%

INIndiana

1812%

RIRhode Island

1691%

WAWashington

1681%

CTConnecticut

1671%

UT166

NE159

AZ159

IA117

VT99

ME94

NV78

VA71

AL65

KY64

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2019.

Buying a 2019 Jeep Cherokee?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2019 Jeep Cherokee a good car to buy?

The 2019 Jeep Cherokee has its strengths and its watch-outs. 9 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report power train as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2019 Jeep Cherokee?

There are 9 documented recalls for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2019 Jeep Cherokee?

You'll get between 21 and 26 MPG combined from the 2019 Jeep Cherokee, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2019 Jeep Cherokee?

Out of 1,472 owner complaints, power train issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.