Jeep Cherokee Complaints (2019)

1,674 consumer complaints on file.

#11703050December 4, 2025
AIR BAGS
Airbags did not deploy during MVA to passenger side front door that resulted in totaling of the vehicle
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11702644December 3, 2025
POWER TRAIN
started squeaking, so we replaced brakes, control arms with bushings, then it started smelling really bad and losing power. When the engine starts, manual shift is not available. Extremely pungent toxic fumes released into the cabin requires recycled air to be on always or the car is not drivable. Oh, and loss of power, like dropping into a low gear when should be in a higher gear. Smell is noxious. Dealer reports Stellantis has not provided parts, updates or any further information. Don't drive much so didn't notice until Government Shutdown ended, I was asked to return to the NSF offices 40 miles from my home. Smell became really evident at that point.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702664December 3, 2025
POWER TRAIN, SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V011000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds or depressing the brake pedal, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from underneath the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with PTU failure. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was previously taken to another local dealer, Imlay City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (2093 S Van Dyke Rd, Imlay City, MI 48444), where the sway bar links, front struts, 6 cylinders tune up, brake fluid flush, transmission service, fuel injector, and radiator replacement were repaired or replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was previously taken to the local dealer for sway bar links, 2 lower control arms, 2 front steering knuckles, front wheel bearing replacement, and a 4-wheel alignment. The vehicle was repaired, but was taken back and was diagnosed and determined that two front struts and the PTU needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,952.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702694December 3, 2025
POWER TRAIN
While driving 4WD warning light appeared on dash display. I pulled over shortly after and checked for obvious clues such as leaking oil, loose belts and burning smells, nothing to be found. Currently, I was advised not to drive this vehicle due to causing additional damage or breakdown. I am still waiting for the part to be delivered so this could be repaired.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702745December 3, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4 wheel drive system failure and dashboard warning light has been on since late 2024! Took it to a Jeep dealer. They specified a problem with the PTU upon inspection. The part was unavailable for repair. Through the Mopar website, my Jeep has been recalled for this problem since Jan 2025. There is still no fix as of 12/3/25!!!! I phoned dealer to see if it could be repaired as per the recall... they tell me they cannot help me and to call Chrysler. Ridiculous. Please advise!! I do not want to experience further damage to my car and unexpected motor loss as the recall states... and I want my 4WD working again as it greatly helps with car control in wet situations and I often travel through mountains (snow). Thank you for your time and assistance.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702526December 2, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V011000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702250December 1, 2025
POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Approximately two weeks before the major symptom appeared, the “Service 4WD” warning light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle’s performance didn’t seem to be noticeably affected, so I checked for any active recalls or service bulletins but found none that applied to my VIN. I monitored the situation closely in case it was an electrical or sensor-related issue. Shortly after, a loud clunking noise began coming from the drivetrain area, most noticeable during acceleration and deceleration. After arriving home, I immediately stopped driving the vehicle due to serious safety concerns and contacted my mechanic. A certified mechanic inspected the vehicle and confirmed that the transfer case (Power Transfer Unit) had failed and required replacement. The mechanic stated that this is a common problem in 2019 Jeep Cherokees. After researching, I found many other reports of similar failures, all traced to transfer-case defects. However, my VIN is not currently included in any recall. I believe this defect is related to known issues affecting Jeep Cherokee transfer cases and should be investigated further by NHTSA. I respectfully request that NHTSA open or expand an investigation into transfer case and PTU failures on 2019 Jeep Cherokee models to determine whether a recall and reimbursement for repairs are warranted.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702315December 1, 2025
ENGINE
An alert showed on the message board SVC 4WD and 4WD unavailable. We live part time in the mountains and rely on 4WD. Last winter we had snow and could not get up our driveway. When leaving the mountains we were going through the steps to tow our Jeep behind our RV. The system indicated failure to disengage the transmission so we were unable to tow the Jeep and we were still 1000 miles from home in Florida. We went to Jeep dealers in PA, DE, GA, and again in FL. All dealers found the issue with the PTU issue 01C but said there was not a remedy. Even if they replaced the PTU it could happen again as they did not know what inside the PTU was the problem. We've had some transmission slipping or hesitating as well.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702128November 30, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I'm an elder who lives alone. My Jeep is my only regular transportation. I'm now fearful about this Jeep Recall 01C / NHTSA 25V-011 since things are happening that night mean my safety and my vehicle are greatly at risk! My SRC 4WD light came on about 10 days ago and I no longer have the ability to put my Jeep in 4WD as it says it must be serviced first. This ONLY STATED about 10 days ago. I have an appointment with a dealer this coming Wed, Dec 3. I said I was coming in for a recall and because my SRV 4WD light was coming on. I am not mechanical and didn't really understand the recall (NOW I do as I've researched ad nauseam!) I was told I'd have to pay $187 for a scan!! WHAT?!? Now that I know the story I will NOT do that! I will still go and explain my concerns but what a rip off that would have been! I am afraid now, of driving my car - and yet there is no FIX as of yet - not in MANY MONTHS - which I read is totally inappropriate with no recourse. This is just wrong for a SAFETY recall with my vehicle having 'symptoms' of this issue now being 'engaged' in some way. I did a couple of SRV 4WD easy troubleshooting steps of disconnecting neg battery cable for 50 minutes then re-attached and brought all 4 tires up to EXACT same PSI. Plus I had a simple scan done at auto parts store that shows nothing but a customer there offered to use his much better scanner and see photos to see what he found re: my PTU. What do I do? What CAN I do? I'd appreciate a quick response please. My only child, a [XXX] son, was killed in a car accident in 2016 and I really don't have anyone who can support me in this situation. I need your help PLEASE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702154November 30, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This car has had the recall for quite sometime and the dealership refuses to help because there hasn’t been a fix yet with this recall. It has powered off or simply stop working in the middle of the road multiple times. Today on the most dangerous highway in Colorado Springs in the snow it turn off and all the messages relating to the recall turned on. It was the scariest moment of my life
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702012November 29, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The oil pressure sending switch failed. Oil filter housing and gaskets were replaced. I had oil leaks and took it to a garage to get it checked and was told not to drive it if possible. I was leaking oil bad. If I drove it and oil leaked out it could have made the road slick or possibly blown up the engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702015November 29, 2025
POWER TRAIN
I needed an oil pressure sending switch, oil filter housing and intake manifold gaskets replaced. I took it to a garage for the oil leak. Was told not to use it . If the oil leak got worse, the oil could have made the road slippery if it rained or I could have blown the engine. The car sat until I got an appointment.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11701575November 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
While driving my vehicle last Thursday, November 20th, the "SVC 4WD" warning light came on without warning, following an audible and tangible thump from beneath the vehicle. Following this, a high-pitched grinding/whining could be heard from centrally beneath the vehicle, and the vehicle was unsteady accelerating/decelerating. The vehicle would not remain in park, and no drive was going to the back wheels. I believe this to be the same issue as in recall 01C for Jeep Cherokee KLs 2017-2019, which my vehicle falls into. This is a recall on an improperly seated input shaft snap ring in the power transfer unit (PTU) which my Jeep dealership has confirmed, damaged the transmission and differential components, including the axle rods. The vehicle is unusable in its current state, and is currently sitting at a valued repair cost of approximately $7000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11701134November 24, 2025
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
there are 3 lights that keep jumping on P! ENGINE LIGHT CAR WITH SQUILLEY lines behind it have took it jeep for diagnostic cleared all codes drove fine for 2 weekswas told it has something to do with transmission took to 2 different transmission shops not the transmission now it has started cutting off as im driving the ELECTRICAL THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT will come on and it will cut off in traffic I looked online the same problems im having was on the recall list but not my vin.how is that i called earlier and talked to rep.she said my vin.was not up there dont understand how not when its doing everything thats on the list.i was told at first it was my wheel speed sensor replaced all 4 then spark plugs and wiresthen one day while i was driving there was a popping noise took to mech. thought wheel speed sensor broke or came off took off tire nothing was wrong couldnt find a problem under vehicle
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11701047November 23, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Our dealership, Billion Motors ran diagnostics after I indicated that my service 4WD light had been on, and found out that I needed a new transfer case. Jeeps from 2017 to 2019 have a known transfer case issue and my Jeep is a 2019 and unfortunately the serial number is not listed in the recall. This is a huge security risk as I'm afraid that my vehicle will slip out of gear and heading into winter my AWD is not working due to this part failure. (I live in the midwest where we receive a lot of snow!) I'm concerned that this part has been on order since June of this year and it's now the end of November and hasn't been received it. This is a huge security risk going into the winter plus anytime I park. My vehicle only has 67,000 miles on it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11700892November 21, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Was on the highway going 65mph and transfer case exploded. No warning of anyway wrong. Vehicle locked up.Could spun out but was able to get to shoulder of the road.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11700923November 21, 2025
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
My Jeep will accelerate forward when breaking, stall at a red light and roll back, massive humming and grinding on the peddle, start/stop failure and failure to start. I've been able to avoid two crashes so far and used my own scanner to detect the problem. Nothing comes up. I bought this shady vehicle oct/3/25. dates of incidents include oct 3rd- November 10th.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11700523November 20, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V011000 (Power Train). The contact stated that the vehicle was vibrating while driving at undisclosed speeds. The contact also stated that the vehicle had shifted out of park unintendedly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the PTU was not functioning properly. The vehicle was not repaired due to the parts being on back order. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11700363November 19, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I am writing to report a safety concern regarding my 2019 Jeep Cherokee. I recently learned that a specific part on the 2018 Jeep Cherokee was recalled due to a known defect (Oil Pump Recall (Recall T65 / NHTSA 17V-670). My 2019 Cherokee is now experiencing the exact same issue that was identified in the recall for the previous model year. Because the problem appears to be identical to the 2018 recall condition, I believe this may indicate a continuing safety defect affecting additional model years that were not included in the original recall campaign. I am requesting: 1.A formal review and investigation into whether the recalled part on the 2018 model also affects the 2019 Cherokee. 2.A FULL refund to what I paid to have this repaired. And yes a receipt can be provided. 3.Written confirmation of the steps you will take to address this matter. This issue is a safety concern, and I want to ensure it is properly documented and investigated. Please advise on how this can be resolved. Thank you, [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] 2019 Jeep Cherokee INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11700080November 18, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Lurching when stopping and service 4 wheel drive notification came on. Took to Jeep for diagnostics. Verified customer concern, Found code C14A7-97 PTU MotorComponent Or System Operation Obstructed Or Blocked. Recommend replacing the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Part 1. NUT-HEX FLANGE LOCKING — In Stock Part 2. NUT-HEX FLANGE LOCK — In Stock Part 3. PTO UNIT - In Stock
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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