2019 Jeep Cherokee
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 1,643 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 12 Cherokee model years with reports.
Of the 2019 reports, 40 involved a crash and 19 involved a fire. 37 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Power trainMay 7, 2026
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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 26V290000 on NHTSA.gov
Power trainApr 29, 2025
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.
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.
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 25V011000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, rack and pinion, rackAug 29, 2019
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.
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
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 19V637000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsJun 13, 2019
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.
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.
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 19V449000 on NHTSA.gov
SeatsMar 28, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The front passenger seat mounting bolts may be loose.
In the event of a crash, the seat may move, increasing the risk of injury.
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 19V248000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, instrument cluster/panelDec 20, 2018
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.
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.
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 18V917000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionOct 19, 2018
Chrysler(FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Improper transmission calibration may result in a stall.
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of crash.
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.
Campaign 18V739000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiring, front underhoodAug 9, 2018
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.
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 18V524000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, disc, caliperAug 9, 2018
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.
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 18V523000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionJul 26, 2018
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.
If the transmission weld fails, the vehicle will stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 18V492000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engineMay 25, 2018
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.
Cylinder damage or camshaft failure can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 18V344000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,643 reports, newest first.
Steering, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Aug 11, 2019
WHEN DRIVING VECHICLE AT ABOUT 50-55MPH BATTERY LIGHT AND STOP/START TECHNOLOGY LIGHT COMES ON ON THE DASH.SHORTLY AFTER I LOSE POWER STEERING.THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES.VERY DANGEROUS SINCE YOU CAN LOSE CONTROL OF VECHICLE.I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PULL OVER AND SHUT DOWN AND RESTART VECHICLE TO REGAIN CONTROL.SEEMS TO HAPPEN RANDOMLY.BROUGHT TO DEALOR AFTER TWO TIMES.THEY FLASHED AND UPDATED SOFTWARE,SO THEY TOLD ME.HAPPENED AGAIN AFTER ABOUT 7-10 DAYS.VERY DANGEROUS.VECHICLE UNDER WARRANTY.JEEP DOES NOT SEEM TO KNOW THE CAUSE OR THE SOLUTION.PLEASE HELP BEFORE SOMETHING HAPPENS TO SOMEBODY.VECHICLE WAS TRAVELLING STRAIGHT,IN MOTION.WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHT OR SIGN,COULD NOT TURN.POWER STEERING WAS LOST.ENGINE STILL ON,BUT NO TURNING OR STEERING FUNCTION.HAPPENED ONCE ON HIGHWAY,AND TWICE ON CITY STREETS.
Power train, Aug 11, 2019
MY 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE TRAILHAWK HAS A V6 ENGINE. AND I NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION WOULD JERK VERY HARD INTO GEAR. SOMETIMES IT DOES IT WHEN SHIFTING INTO 3RD GEAR, WHEN PASSING, AND JUST NORMAL DRIVING. IT FEELS LIKE I'VE BEEN REAR ENDED CAUSE IT JERKS SO HARD. IT DOES THIS ON REGULAR ROADS AS WELL AS HIGHWAYS.
Electrical system, Aug 9, 2019
"TAKATA RECALL"FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND A HALF, THE BATTERY LIGHT FLASHED ONCE OR TWICE WHILE DRIVING, AND CLOSE TO TWO WEEKS WHILE DRIVING ALL POWER WAS LOST. THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, WHILE IT WAS STILL IN MOTION. THANK GOD I WAS NOT ON THE FREEWAY. IT WAS EARLY IN THE MORNING, AND THE STREET WAS NOT CROWDED. I ACTIVATED THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS, AND WAITED A FEW MINUTES THEN RESTARTED IT. I DROVE IT FOR ABOUT FIFTEEN MILES. WHILE DOING SO THE BATTERY LIGHT KEPT FLASHING INTERMITENTLY. VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE, THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. WAITING FOR THE DEALER TO FIX THE ISSUE(S).
Power train, Other or unspecified, Engine, Aug 5, 2019
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AS I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN ACROSS TRAFFIC AT INTERSECTION THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING THEREFORE TRAFFIC IN ALL DIRECTIONS WAS COMING AT ME DUE TO NO SIGN THAT THE VEHICLE WAS GOING TO STOP UNEXPECTDLY.
Engine, Aug 1, 2019
THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHEN OIL LEVEL RUNS LOW. HOWEVER, THERE IS NO INDICATOR SHOWING OI LEVEL IS LOW. CAR WAS DRIVEN JUST 3500 MILES FROM DATE OF PURCHASE AND ENGINE HAS A CONFIRMED OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUE. THIS OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUE IS A KNOWN DEFECT AND ENGINE IS DESIGNED TO SHUT OFF AUTOMATICALLY WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION!
Power train, Jul 31, 2019
TAKARA RECALL WHEN CAR IS BEGINNING TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR JERKS AND STALLS . SOMETIMES YOU CAN FEEL THE JERK THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE CAR. ESPECIALLY WHEN STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. WHEN YOU START TO ACCELERATE THE CAR YOU CAN SEE THE RPM GO FROM 1 TO 3 IMMEDIATELY. THEN A COMPLETE JERK OF THE VEHICLE. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. CHRYSLER HAS RAN CODES TO TRY TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. IT COMES BACK AS NOTHING IS WRONG. I HAVE READ OVER THOUSANDS OF REVIEWS ONLINE ABOUT THIS EXACT SAME ISSUE AND NO ONE KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT IS GOING ON. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE.
Engine, Jul 31, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ISLAND AUTO GROUP (LOCATED AT 1580 HYLAN BLVD, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10305, (718) 979-0934) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE ON THE FIRST VISIT. THE SECOND TIME THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE MAY BE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE OIL PUMP, BUT NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. ON THE THIRD VISIT, THE OIL PUMP WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. ON THE FOURTH VISIT, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V344000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.
Engine, Jul 26, 2019
WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP, MY CAR'S ENGINE SHUT OFF AND THE CAR DISPLAYED THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR WITHOUT ISSUE AFTER A FEW SECONDS.
Service brakes, Jul 25, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. ADDITIONALLY, BRAKE FLUID LEAKED FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL AND THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TRANSWEST CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (2720 6TH ST, LIMON, CO 80828, (719) 775-2881) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BLEED SCREW WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
Electrical system, Jul 24, 2019
IGNITION NOT STARTING AT ALL WHILE PUSHING STARTER BUTTON AND PRESSING BRAKE PEDAL. JEEP HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES. KEY FOBS REPLACED, STARTER BUTTON REPLACED AND RECEIVER HUB REPLACED. JEEP CONTINUES TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE LAST 6 MONTHS.
Engine, Jul 24, 2019
CAR TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING DUE TO LOW OIL PRESSURE. THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY4,000 MILES INTO THE OIL CHANGE. NO WARNING THE CAR WAS TURNING OFF, AND I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A VERY BUSY ROAD WHEN IT TURNED OFF. THIS DESIGN IS A FLAW AND ONE THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS.
Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 24, 2019
JEEP DOES NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY. STILL HAS OTHER ISSUES STATED IN OTHER COMPLAINT; GRINDING, LURCHING. THIS CAR IS A FAIL. FILED A LEMON CLAIM THAT WAS IGNORED AND AM ABOUT TO RE FILE FOR ALL THE OTHER PROBLEMS OCCURRING. I CAN'T USE CRUISE CONTROL BECAUSE THE RPMS GET WAAAY TOO HIGH FOR ME TO TRUST. THE HILLS BETWEEN PAYSON AZ AND SHOW LOW AZ ARE TOO MUCH FOR THE COMPUTER TO MANAGE, I'M WORRIED THE ENGINE WILL BLOW. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN I WAS REAR ENDED. NOW I KNOW WHY. THEY ARE RECALLED. THIS IS A DEATH TRAP I AM PAYING 32K FOR, AND I AM LIVID. I WILL NEVER BUY JEEP AGAIN.
Other or unspecified, Jul 22, 2019, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES LATER SMOKE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. NO FLAMES WERE PRESENT BUT SEVERAL PARTS UNDER THE HOOD HAD MELTED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS THE TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER ATLANTIC JEEP (555 SUNRISE WHY, WEST ISLIP NY). THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000. *DT*JB*DT *TR
Service brakes, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 20, 2019
THE VEHICLE DECIDES TO REVERSE IN PARK AND IN DRIVE WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON THE ROAD. THE SHIFTING IS HARD CALIBRATION AND CHUGS. THE ENGINE HAS STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AND COMPLETELY TURNED ITSELF INDEFINITELY OFF. WHILE DRIVING INTO THE PARKING SPACE THE VEHICLE HAS NUMEROUSLY AND SPONTANEOUSLY DECIDED TO REVERSE IN PARK. THE SAME HAS HAPPENED IN DRIVE. THE AUTO ENGINE SHUT OFF DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY AS THE COMPUTER GETS CONFUSED AS TO WHICH GEAR IT IS IN WHEN IT STARTS UP. THE RADIO LIKES TO TURN ITSELF ONCE IN A WHILE SO I'D SAY THATS MECHANICAL ALTHOUGH THE LEAST OF MY WORRIES. I RECENTLY EXPERIENCED PARKING IN MY FRONT YARD .. THE "D" STARTS BLINKING IN DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE STARTS INDEFINITE REVERSING...... THIS SUV ALSO HAS BAD FUEL EFFICIENCY GETTING 12 MILE PER GALLON ON FREEWAY AND ROAD. NOT SAFE.
Service brakes, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 20, 2019
THE VEHICLE DECIDES TO REVERSE IN PARK AND IN DRIVE WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON THE ROAD. THE SHIFTING IS HARD CALIBRATION AND CHUGS. THE ENGINE HAS STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AND COMPLETELY TURNED ITSELF INDEFINITELY OFF. WHILE DRIVING INTO THE PARKING SPACE THE VEHICLE HAS NUMEROUSLY AND SPONTANEOUSLY DECIDED TO REVERSE IN PARK. THE SAME HAS HAPPENED IN DRIVE. THE AUTO ENGINE SHUT OFF DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY AS THE COMPUTER GETS CONFUSED AS TO WHICH GEAR IT IS IN WHEN IT STARTS UP. THE RADIO LIKES TO TURN ITSELF ONCE IN A WHILE SO I'D SAY THATS MECHANICAL ALTHOUGH THE LEAST OF MY WORRIES. I RECENTLY EXPERIENCED PARKING IN MY FRONT YARD .. THE "D" STARTS BLINKING IN DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE STARTS INDEFINITE REVERSING...... THIS SUV ALSO HAS BAD FUEL EFFICIENCY GETTING 12 MILE PER GALLON ON FREEWAY AND ROAD. NOT SAFE.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jul 19, 2019
IN MOTION. PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE, ANY SPEED, ESPECIALLY CRUISE CONTROL ON. SPEED SET AT [EX) 25 MPH, TRAVELING DECLINE JEEP DOWNSHIFTS FROM 6TH. GEAR TO 3RD. GEAR. RPM JUMPS TO 4200 FROM 1500 RPM. ENGINE STARTS RACING AS TURBO KICKS IN. TRANSMISSION UP SHIFTS TO HIGHER GEARS. RPM STAYS HIGH, VEHICLE DOUBLES ITS SPEED. OCCURS ANY SPEED. ANY HILL. ON INTERSTATE WITH GRADES. NO MATTER WHAT ROADWAY OR SURFACE. DID THIS THE FIRST DAY WE BOUGHT IT. MY WIFE DIDN'T TELL ME IT CONTINUED. I FOUND STILL OCCURRED WHEN I TOOK FOR 3000 MILE SERVICE. SHE SAID SHE JUST AVOIDED CRUISE CONTROL. IT WILL DO THIS ON A GRADE ALSO IF CRUISE IS OFF. LONGER GRADES. AT THE 3000 MILE SERVICE I INFORMED DEALER DUTCH MILLER AND CALLED FCA JEEP I REGISTERED A CASE #.THAT DAY IN JUNE. DEALERSHIP DIDN'T FOLLOW THROUGH WITH JEEP, OR VISA VERSA. JEEP COULDN'T REACH US FOR PHONES WERE OUT FOR 3 WEEKS DUE TO STORMS. JEEP SUSPENDED. I CALLED JEEP CSM LAST WEEK. THEY WANTED ANOTHER TECH REVIEW. THE JUNE SERVICE REVIEW INCLUDED TAKING A BRAND NEW IDENTICAL JEEP LIMITED 2.0 TURBO AND SIMULATE. IT WAS WORSE THAN OURS. IT ACTUALLY RED LINED RPM ON GRADE OF RT 119 AT OAKWOOD INTERSTATE 64 ACCESS DEALERSHIP AGREED A PROBLEM. NO KNOWN REPAIR. COMPUTER SOFTWARE OR ENGINEERING UPDATE REQUIRED BY JEEP. DEALER DID NOT REPORT TO JEEP CSM ON FIRST SERVICE CALL. DUE TO LENGTH OF TIME, WE NEEDED TO REPEAT. TOOK IN AGAIN 07/18/2019. SERVICE WRITER JUST TYPED PART OBSERVATION OF FIRST VISIT. I CONTACTED JEEP TO BE SURE THEY WERE AWARE. JEEP CASE MGR. CONTACTED BILLY AT DEAR WHO KNEW NOTHING OF ISSUE AND STATED HE THOUGHT IT DID WHAT THE OTHER JEEPS DID. CASE MGR. TOLD ME I COULD TAKE TO ANOTHER DEALER FOR A DIFFERENT CASE MGR. I EMPHASIZED THIS IS A DANGEROUS CONDITION. MICHAEL DIDN'T WANT TO BE CONCERNED WITH ISSUE, IT IS DANGEROUS, AND I WAS REPORTING. SVC. MGR.SAID HE HAD SPOKEN TO MICHAEL,IN THE HOUR I HAVE VIDEO.
Structure, Jul 18, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HOOD SHIMMIED AND SHUDDERED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE HOOD LATCH WOULD DETACH AND IMPACT THE DRIVER WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. WATERTOWN FORD CHRYSLER (1600 9TH AVE SE, WATERTOWN, SD 57201, (605) 886-5844) SERVICED THE HOOD BY ADJUSTING VARIOUS KNOBS, WHICH THE CONTACT FELT WAS AN INTERIM REMEDY RATHER THAN A PERMANENT SOLUTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO GET A SECOND OPINION. BILLION CHRYSLER, JEEP, LINCOLN, MERCURY, MAZDA (3401 WEST 41ST, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57106, 605-361-1919) INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT DID NOT PROVIDE A CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.
Electrical system, Engine, Jul 18, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WORLD JEEP (681 STREWSBURY AVE, STREWSBURY, NJ) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A LOOSE BATTERY ELECTRICAL CABLE. THE CABLE WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS FAULTY. THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Electrical system, Jul 17, 2019
2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ILLUMINATED AUTO STOP START LIGHT. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER ADVISED NOT TO RUN THE A/C ON HIGH DUE TO THE BATTERY NOT HAVING ENOUGH VOLTAGE. *JS
Service brakes, Jul 17, 2019
WHILE FLAT TOWING OUR 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE PLUS 4X4 BEHIND OUR MOTOR HOME, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED ITSELF AND BEFORE WE COULD GET STOPPED IN ABOUT 1/2 OF A MILE, THE BACK TIRES AND WHEELS ON THE CAR WERE DESTROYED. THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT NOR AM I LOOKING TO HOLD SOMEONE RESPONSIBLE. MY CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY MY VEHICLE INSURANCE COMPANY. I MERELY WANT TO REPORT WHAT HAPPENED TO HELP JEEP DETERMINE WHY THIS OCCURRED. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP IN PEORIA, ARIZONA WHERE WE PURCHASED IT AS WELL AS THE JEEP DEALER IN JOPLIN, MO WHO REPLACED THE TIRES AND WHEELS. THEY BOTH TOLD ME THAT ON A BUMPY STRETCH OF HIGHWAY WITH NUMEROUS POT HOLES, AS THIS SECTION OF ROAD WAS, THAT THE "COMPUTER" TURNS ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. AGAIN, WE WERE TOWING IT BEHIND THE MOTOR HOME AND HAD DONE SO ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THERE ARE A SET OF STEPS THAT YOU HAVE TO DO BEFORE TOWING THE VEHICLE, WHICH I HAVE DONE MANY TIMES WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. I CALLED JEEP HEADQUARTERS THREE TIMES TODAY AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE ANYONE WHO WOULD BE INTERESTED IN BEING INFORMED OF THIS. HAD THIS HAPPENED WHILE MY HUSBAND OR I WERE ACTUALLY DRIVING THE CAR, INSTEAD OF TOWING IT, IT COULD HAVE BEEN DANGEROUS AS I ASSUME IT ALSO WOULD HAVE ENGAGED THE AIRBAGS. AGAIN, I JUST WANT TO KNOW WHY THIS HAPPENED AND I AM FEARFUL IT COULD HAPPEN AGAIN. I'M NOT INTERESTED IN BLAME, LIABILITY, OR RESPONSIBILITY. I ONLY WANT JEEP TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED AND SEE IF THE EXPLANATIONS I'VE BEEN GIVEN ARE REASONABLE OR NOT.
Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Jul 16, 2019
BRAND NEW JEEP RAIL HAWK 34 MILES AT TIME OF PURCHASE 410 MILES KNOCK SENSOR AND CHECK ENGINE 1812 MILES ETC AND MAP SENSOR 2325 MILES ETC THE LAST TWO TIMES LOST ALL THROTTLE AND NO POWER GOING UP VAIL PASS IN CO. ALMOST REAR ENDED BY A SEMI AND HAD TO PULL OVER ON THE SHOULDER, LIMP MODE.
Power train, Engine, Jul 16, 2019
VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING, CAUSING A LAG IN MOTION. HAVE HAD ISSUES WHERE LACK OF ACCELERATION HAS PLACED MY WIFE AND I INTO A DANGEROUS SITUATION OF BEING IN AN ACCIDENT, LIKE WHEN TRYING TO MERGE IN TRAFFIC. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE MY WIFE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN NOVEMBER, 2018. TOOK IN TO THE JEEP DEALER IN COLORADO SPRINGS AND WAS TOLD THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE UNTIL JEEP DECIDES TO ISSUE A SOFTWARE UPDATE. HAVE SEEN SIMILAR COMPLAINTS (HUNDREDS OF THEM) POSTED ON NHTSA AND CARCOMPLAINTS.COM . CHRYSLER/JEEP NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE IS INJURED OR KILLED.
Air bags, Jul 14, 2019
AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. AND A MESSAGE ON THE SCREEN THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM NEEDS REPAIR. I CALLED ONE DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT EVEN GIVE ME A DAY TO BRING IT IN. STOPPED AT ANOTHER DEALER AND IT WAS ABOUT 13 DAYS BEFORE I COULD GET IT IN. I DID FINALLY GET IT INTO THE DEALER. THAT VERY DAY THERE WAS A REPORT TO THE DEALERS OF AN ISSUE. THAT WAS ON JUNE 20. THEY DO HAVE A RECALL ONLINE, I HAVE RECEIVED NOTHING IN THE MAIL. THERE STILL IS NO FIX APPARENTLY. IT HAS BEEN OVER A MONTH. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
Engine, Jul 13, 2019
ENGINE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE IN MOTION TURNING LEFT AND INTERMITTENT DELAY BETWEEN PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL AND HAVING ACCELERATION START WHEN TRAVELING AT MODERATE SPEED. ENGINE ALREADY REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY WITH THE SAME SYMPTOMS OCCURRING. ENGINE REPLACED AT 5K MILES, SYMPTOMS REPEATING AT 8K MILES. *DT*JB
Steering, Other or unspecified, Jul 12, 2019
JEEP CHEROKEE EATS ENGINE OIL TOO QUICKLY. ON MY 3RD OIL CHANGE IN LESS THAN 10 MONTHS LESS THAN 2500 MILES DIFFERENCE. CAR DOES NOT LET YOU KNOW WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS NO MORE OIL IT WILL STALL WITH NO WARNING.