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2019 Jeep Cherokee recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 11
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 1,660
Latest campaign: May 7, 2026

Recall summary by component11

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	4	May 7, 2026	26V290000 25V011000 18V739000 18V492000
Electrical system	2	Dec 20, 2018	18V917000 18V524000
Steering	1	Aug 29, 2019	19V637000
Air bags	1	Jun 13, 2019	19V449000
Seats	1	Mar 28, 2019	19V248000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Aug 9, 2018	18V523000
Engine and engine cooling	1	May 25, 2018	18V344000

Safety recalls11

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 7, 2026Latest campaign


May 7, 202626V290000	Power train A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V290000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V290000 · May 7, 2026
Jan 16, 202525V011000	Power train A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V011000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V011000 · Jan 16, 2025
Aug 29, 201919V637000	Steering: rack and pinion rack A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V637000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 19V637000 · Aug 29, 2019
Jun 13, 201919V449000	Air bags 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V449000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 19V449000 · Jun 13, 2019
Mar 28, 201919V248000	Seats In the event of a crash, the seat may move, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V248000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 19V248000 · Mar 28, 2019
Dec 20, 201818V917000	Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V917000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 18V917000 · Dec 20, 2018

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component1,660

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

1,660Complaints filed

40Involving a crash

19Involving a fire

37Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	820	49	8	1	3
Engine	459	28	4	11	2
Electrical system	341	21	3	4	0
Unknown or other	259	16	2	7	0
Steering	120	7	6	1	4
Service brakes	107	6	7	2	7
Vehicle speed control	83	5	3	0	1
Air bags	42	3	20	0	26
Fuel/propulsion system	40	2	0	1	0
Forward collision avoidance	32	2	4	0	3
Electronic stability control (ESC)	27	2	1	0	3
Wheels	24	1	0	0	0
Structure	20	1	2	0	1
Exterior lighting	18	1	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	13	1	0	0	0

19 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Power train
“I was coming out of a gas station and the battery light came on/ stayed on and the car just stopped.”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770794
Power train
“I took my car for inspection and would not pass due to the rear shift differential where the seal that connects to the cylinder is away from the cylinder and a crack is now there. Crack is at least three inches long.”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770987
Power train
“So I was driving down the road doing 60 miles an hour and I have lost power total drive power while driving doing 60 miles an hour with a car just goes into a neutral rubs up and I have to pull on side of the road and…”
Filed 10/12/2026 · ODI 11770689

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2019 Jeep Cherokee recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Jeep Cherokee have?

NHTSA lists 11 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The most recent, 26V290000 (reported May 7, 2026), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2019 Jeep Cherokee recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 4 campaigns. Others: electrical system (2), steering (1), air bags (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Jeep Cherokee?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 820 complaints out of 1,660 filed with NHTSA (49%). Across all complaints, owners reported 40 crashs and 19 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 Jeep Cherokee?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Jeep dealer.

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