Jeep Cherokee Complaints (2019)

1,674 consumer complaints on file.

#11699886November 17, 2025
POWER TRAIN
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 an undisclosed speed, the 4WD warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was diagnosed. The contact was informed that the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) had failed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699557November 15, 2025
POWER TRAIN
PTU UNIT IS LEAKING AND THERE IS METAL IN THE OIL. CONFIRMED BY MECHANIC AND DRIVE TRAIN WARRANTY REPRESENTATIVE. CONFIRMED PART NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. CAUSING VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING. IT HAS NOT CAUSED A SAFETY ISSUE BUT COULD IN THE FUTURE. IS NOT A VIN IN A RECALL, BUT I BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699335November 14, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Tuesday 11/11 my 2019 Jeep Cherokee was involved in an accident due to the PTU not working properly. In PA we had very poor road conditions due to snow throughout the night into the morning. When making a turn my car slid and hit a curb damaging the front right side of my vehicle. I do believe the safety of myself and others had been put at risk. while no one else was involved in the accident just me it could have been worse if it weren’t so early in the morning and little traffic on the roads. I had my vehicle in the Scranton Dodge and Jeep dealership about a month prior to inspect the issue and they were unable to fix it due to the part being on back order and my cars VIN not being specified on the recall for this issue. I was also told that my vehicle was safe to continue driving in the meantime which is not the case. I have had the vehicle inspected by a dealership and my insurance company was involved for the damages produced by the accident. The warning message has been on but no one has the part to do anything about it and like previously stated was told the vehicle was fine to drive. I had this issue inspected in the beginning of october. I have also contacted Jeep and they told me there is nothing they can do for me since my VIN is not specified. I bought this car to get safely to and from places during the winter months in PA and that clearly is not the case now. It is very frustrating being a full time student and paying on a car that does not do the job that it’s supposed to do when I bought it and now I am thousands into a vehicle for parts that is more than the actual value of the car itself.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699118November 13, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While driving my 2019 Jeep Cherokee, the vehicle's start/stop system malfunctioned and caused the engine to completely shut off at a traffic light. I had my hazard lights on, and while stopped safely another driver rear ended my vehicle. The Jeep has had repeated issues with stalling and engine shut-off since I purchased it. This is a serious safety concern and could have caused greater injury. I brought my vehicle to the dealership 3 times for the same issues once back in 01/25/2023, when the vehicle was still under warranty a part was ordered and replaced, but the same issues kept recurring. When I brought the vehicle back in in 2024 I was told because my warranty had expired I would have to pay out of pocket to repair the issue.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11698906November 12, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
Vehicle was at a red light , when turned green vehicle would not drive forward even though was pressing on the gas ..was like it just shut down but was still running.. I was stuck and put my hazards on , then it suddenly started to move forward. Took car to dealer ..they changed me 400 for a diagnostic and said nothing was wrong with vehicle..They said maybe it needs a software update. But they were not sure, and wanted to charge me for something they were not sure about..
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11698926November 12, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) in my 2019 Jeep Cherokee failed, producing a “Service 4WD” warning and DTC C14A7-97 (“PTU motor obstructed/blocked”). An authorized dealer removed and inspected the PTU and documented internal damage (metal debris and worn components). The dealer charged over $1,400 for the teardown/diagnostic and then reassembled the failed unit because Stellantis could not supply a replacement part. The AWD system remains inoperative, creating a potential loss-of-drive/safety risk while driving. Importantly, the dealer Dicks Dodge/Jeep in Wilsonville, OR failed to disclose that this is part of an active technical service bulletin (STAR Case S1721000016 Rev A) and related to NHTSA Recall 25V-011 affecting 2017-2019 Cherokees, repeatedly missed promised callbacks, provided no timeline for parts, and offered no substantive remedy other than suggesting a trade-in. The dealer’s lack of communication and refusal/ inability to obtain parts left me with an un-repaired, potentially unsafe vehicle and billed for work that produced no fix. The component is available for inspection upon request.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11698943November 12, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, WHEELS
Power Transfer Unit (PTU), The Service 4WD light keeps coming on and off. 2019 Jeep Cherokee
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11698995November 12, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Car is experiencing an issue with 4WD and the warning light indicates the system needs to be services. There is an open recall for the exact Model, and Year but does not include my VIN. There are no parts available and I have a vehicle that can not be driven.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11698752November 11, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Last week my 4wd service light came on. I took it to get diagnosed and was advised my ptu was faulty and needed to be replaced. There are recalls out for a faulty ptu but my vin was not included.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11698574November 10, 2025
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V011000 (Power Train). While driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle began shuddering and stalled. The 4X4 warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to remain in 4WD. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11697863November 6, 2025
POWER TRAIN
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 approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle made abnormal grinding and popping sounds, and the vehicle shuddered. The contact was able to pull into a parking lot, and the contact then drove to the residence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where an axle repair was performed, and the contact was advised that the vehicle could not be completely repaired because the recall part was not yet available. Additionally, the contact stated that the parking brake, the check engine, the 4WD, and the engine Auto START/STOP warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted several times and advised the contact to either repair the vehicle or obtain a loaner vehicle out-of-pocket until the part became available. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11697936November 6, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Have had multiple issues where stop/stop fails while at a stop in the street and either doesn’t start again or starts after a while. Last time on 10/29/2025 I was at a stop just getting off I-10 and the car would not start and gave start stop error and took multiple minutes before starting again. This first began 5/2024. Dealership has replace the battery, starter relay, and the start twice. It is a huge safety concern for me being stuck in the middle of the street or at a stop
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11697993November 6, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The “SVC 4WD” warning indicator illuminated on my dashboard. A diagnostic test performed at an authorized dealership confirmed a failure in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU). The PTU and the vehicle are still installed and available for inspection upon request. The warning light appears intermittently—turning on for a period of time, then shutting off before returning. This issue presents a potential safety risk. The dealership explained that PTU failure can result in loss of power while driving or the vehicle failing to remain securely in Park, either of which could lead to loss of control or unintended vehicle movement, posing a risk to myself, passengers, pedestrians, and other motorists. The problem has been confirmed by the dealership through diagnostic testing. No repairs have been completed at this time because, although this is a known issue affecting this year, make, and model, the PTU failure is not currently covered under a recall or warranty extension. I have also observed multiple reports of PTU failure in other vehicles of the same year, make, and model, suggesting a pattern of premature failure that may indicate a potential design or manufacturing defect. To date, the vehicle has only been inspected by the dealership and has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives. There were no other warning lamps or symptoms prior to the “SVC 4WD” indicator. The warning light first appeared on 11/3/2025, and the vehicle was brought in for diagnostic evaluation on 11/5/2025.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11697659November 5, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact’s husband owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the powertrain unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the powertrain unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred a two years later. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where it was determined that the powertrain unit needed to be further diagnosed. The vehicle was not yet fully diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,368.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11697745November 5, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The message “Service 4WD” was displayed. The contact stated that while accelerating to 50 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle jerked abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with PTU failure. The contact was informed that the PTU needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the parts were on back order. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The contact was informed that the NHTSA had initiated the unknown recall. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11697747November 5, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that the messages "Four-wheel Drive(4WD) system Unavailable - Service Requested" and "Service Four-wheel Drive(4WD)" were displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the Power Transfer Unit(PTU) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V011000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that assistance could not be provided because the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 41,590.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11697757November 5, 2025
POWER TRAIN
My 2019 jeep cherokee has a warning light on ( SVC 4WD ) . Took it into dealership about 2 months ago ( eide in pine city mn [XXX] ) they came back with it needing a new (PTU )power transfer unit. I can get you the receipt from them if needed. We are on a waiting list and check 3 other dealership near me all are saying about another 2 months! We are still able to drive the jeep but only 2wd . We live in MN my wife's a nurse and drives in snow storms. That is the reason we got a 4 wheel drive. Also the jeep will make a noice going into park and not always parking! Went on line and looked up my vin number and it shows the recall on the ptu but are jeep isn't included in that ! I need to get this fixed. I do think this should be on this recall. My contact information [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] 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
#11697470November 4, 2025
POWER TRAIN
A "4WD unavailable, service needed" light came on. I took it to a jeep dealership. They inspected and notes were "Failure is inside the PTU. Part is on backorder with no ETA at this time." This description exactly fits the description of "Part 573 Safety Recall Report 25V011"
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11697181November 3, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The 4 wheel drive light would come on and off then it stayed on so I took it to a Jeep dealership and paid for an OBD scan it showed the Power Train Unit (PTU) and I had my car put on OBD scan again and found out the Throttle Position sensor (TPS) also is in need of replacement after I was entering the highway my gas pedal did not accelerate and I was lucky to be able to downshift into manual and coast off the highway. I have looked it up and the Power Train Unit (PTU) has been recalled on vehicles like mine but my vehicle is not listed for recall replacement. I can have vehicle ready for inspection.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11697193November 3, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
The truck I bought last November 2024..was running kinda bad.. by may of 2025 the tranmission was stalling I call the dealership..and explain my problem. I was told that someone would call me back but that never happened...July of 2025 the car was running hot I had my service work done oil change..tune up..so by August I had to use a jump box to start the vehicle..come September 2025 the truck was just cutting off on the highway or wherever I might have been and everytime I turn left or right it would cut off.. I have been really stressed my job is in jeopardy.. I just been going threw some mental issue with the truck...I really should have been warned about the recall.. I don't think it's fair for car dealership to sell cars that are not reliable and I hope that I can get some help in this matter
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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