2019 Jeep Cherokee recalls (11)

Every 2019 Jeep Cherokee recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Power Train · NHTSA 26V290000

  Jul 5, 2026Power Train

  Problem

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

  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.

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• Power Train · NHTSA 25V011000

  Apr 29, 2025Power Train

  Problem

  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.

  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.

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• Steering · NHTSA 19V637000

  Aug 29, 2019Steering:Rack and Pinion:Rack

  Problem

  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.

  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.

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• Air Bags · NHTSA 19V449000

  Jun 13, 2019Air Bags

  Problem

  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.

  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.

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• Seats · NHTSA 19V248000

  Mar 28, 2019Seats

  Problem

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

  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.

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• Electrical System · NHTSA 18V917000

  Dec 20, 2018Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel

  Problem

  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.

  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.

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• Power Train · NHTSA 18V739000

  Oct 19, 2018Power Train:Automatic Transmission

  Problem

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

  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.

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• Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 18V523000

  Sep 8, 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

  Problem

  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.

  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.

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• Electrical System · NHTSA 18V524000

  Sep 8, 2018Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

  Problem

  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.

  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.

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• Power Train · NHTSA 18V492000

  Jul 26, 2018Power Train:Automatic Transmission

  Problem

  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.

  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.

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• Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 18V344000

  May 25, 2018Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine

  Problem

  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.

  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.

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2019 Jeep Cherokee complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 1,654 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Jeep Cherokee, reporting 40 crashes, 19 fires, 37 injuries. Jeep has issued at least 407 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Power Train816
• Engine457
• Electrical System340
• Unknown Or Other259
• Steering120
• Service Brakes100

Service bulletins by component

• Electrical System (147)
• Equipment (121)
• Power Train (66)
• Structure (51)
• Engine and Engine Cooling (32)
• Back Over Prevention (22)

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