2019 Jeep Cherokee: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The newest campaign is 26V290000. NHTSA received the report on 7 May 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Power Train. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 26V290000, in the NHTSA record

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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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

11 campaigns, newest first. 424,795 units in total.

26V2900007 May 2026Power Train
25V01100029 Apr 2025Power Train
19V63700029 Aug 2019Steering / Rack and Pinion / Rack
19V44900013 Jun 2019Air Bags
19V24800028 Mar 2019Seats
18V91700020 Dec 2018Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
18V73900019 Oct 2018Power Train / Automatic Transmission
18V5230009 Aug 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper
18V5240009 Aug 2018Electrical System / Wiring / Front Underhood
18V49200026 Jul 2018Power Train / Automatic Transmission
18V34400025 May 2018Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine

26V290000Received 7 May 2026. 61,711 units.
Power Train
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number 40D.
25V011000Received 29 Apr 2025. 63,130 units.
Power Train
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number 01C. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Feb 2026.
19V637000Received 29 Aug 2019. 5,294 units.
Steering / Rack and Pinion / Rack
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number V99. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Oct 2019.
19V449000Received 13 Jun 2019. 41,169 units.
Air Bags
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number V63. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Aug 2019.
19V248000Received 28 Mar 2019. 253 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The front passenger seat mounting bolts may be loose.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a crash, the seat may move, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number V31. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Apr 2019.
18V917000Received 20 Dec 2018. 52 units.
Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number UC4. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Feb 2019.
18V739000Received 19 Oct 2018. 86,053 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Chrysler(FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Improper transmission calibration may result in a stall.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number UA9. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Nov 2018.
18V523000Received 9 Aug 2018. 154,335 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number U86. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Aug 2018.
18V524000Received 9 Aug 2018. 12,779 units.
Electrical System / Wiring / Front Underhood
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number U87. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Oct 2018.
18V492000Received 26 Jul 2018. 5 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the transmission weld fails, the vehicle will stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number U85. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Aug 2018.
18V344000Received 25 May 2018. 14 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Cylinder damage or camshaft failure can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number U52. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Aug 2018.

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Complaints by component

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Investigations

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Recall Register. 2019 Jeep Cherokee: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/jeep/cherokee/2019/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee?: 424,795 units in 11 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Jeep Cherokee have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 93 recall campaigns for the Jeep Cherokee, model years 1973 to 2026. 11 of them name the 2019 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2019 Jeep Cherokee open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.