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.
Other or unspecified, Dec 1, 2018
I BOUGHT MY 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE LATTITUDE PLUS 4X4 AND FROM DAY ONE THE RADIO HAS ACTED UP. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES FOR THEM TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM THEY PUT IN A NEW RADIO ONE TIME, A ANTENNA, THE NEXT AND SAID THEY DID SOME REWIREING. WHAT HAPPENS IS WHEN I START MY VEHICLE EITHER THE RADIO WILL PLAY OR IT WONT ( WELL PLAYS BUT YOU CANT HEAR ANYTHING UNLESS YOU TURN THE VOLUME WAY UP ALL MOST MAXIMUM BEFORE YOU CAN START TO HEAR IT). AFTER EACH TIME THEY SAID THEY HAD IT FIXED. IT ALSO WHEN NOT WORKING WHEN YOU HIT SEARCH STATIONS IT WILL GO FROM 95.9 AND KEEP GOING WITH OUT STOPPING BACK TO 95.9 SO NO STATIONS ON SEARCH TO STOP ON.THEY SAID THEY ARE NOT SURE WHAT TO DO NEXT IF IT ACTS UP.SO AFTER BEING FRUSTRATED I DID A SEARCH ON MY JEEP AND FOUND THIS WEB PAGE WITH OTHER PEOPLE SOME WITH THE EXACT SAME VEHICLE AS MINE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I DID HAVE VIDEO BUT NOT SURE HOW TO GET IT OFF OF GOOGLE PHOTOS TO PUT ON HERE.THE RADIO ONLY DOES IT ON START UP AND MIGHT WORK THE NEXT TIME AND NOT THE NEXT OR WORK A FEW TIMES THEN NOT THE NEXT YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL ACT UP. HERE IS THE WEBSITE WITH OTHERS HAVING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AS ME. HTTPS://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T77884_DS954131 SO CAN SOMEONE HELP ME OUT / LET ME KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT THANKS...(XXXXX) PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Engine, Nov 30, 2018
TODAY WE BOUGHT A NEW 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE VIN [XXX] FROM QUIRK DEALERSHIP IN BRAINTREE MA. THE CAR STALLED 100 FEET FROM THE DEALERSHIP LEAVING THE LOT - NO ABILITY TO STEER ALL SYSTEMS DIED. THESE CARS NEED TO BE RECALLED, VERY SCARY IN TRAFFIC WITH NO ABILITY TO MOVE. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST COMPLAINTS I HAVE SEEN, PLEASE HELP THE CONSUMER BY RECALLING THESE VEHICLES. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Power train, Nov 30, 2018
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CAR STARTED STALLING AFTER SHIFTING GEARS, AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL INSTEAD OF DRIVE AND/OR REVERSE. WASN'T REACHING SPEEDS EASILY. RPMS AT 60 MPH WAS 3.5 AN I COULDN'T GET OVER 62.
Engine, Nov 30, 2018
THIS PROBLEM OCCURS ALMOST EVERYTIME YOU START THE JEEP AND TRY TO DRIVE. IT WILL LET ME DRIVE ABOUT A QUARTER OF A MILE AND THEN THE VEHICLE WILL DIE WHEN DEACCELERATING AND LOSE POWER STEERING. AFTER PUTTING IT BACK IN PARK AND LETTING IT SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES IT WILL USUALLY RESTART BUT IT TAKES ABOUT 5-10 SECONDS FOR IT TO START. I HAVE 5300 MILES ON THE CAR AND IT IS CURRENTLY BACK AT THE DEALER FOR THE SECOND TIME THIS MONTH TO TRY AND PINPOINT THE ISSUE. DEFINITELY, A SAFETY HAZARD AS IT HAS STALLED TWICE IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS, ONCE ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT WITH MY WIFE AND TWO YEAR OLD IN THE CAR. HOPEFULLY, THEY RECTIFY THE ISSUE ON THIS VISIT OR WE WILL BE GETTING RID OF THE CAR AND STEERING CLEAR OF JEEP FROM HERE ON OUT. *BF. *TR
Electrical system, Nov 28, 2018
THE RADIO VOLUME CONTINUALLY FADES IN AND OUT ALL OF THE TIME. MANY 2019 OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. FACTORY ISSUE.
Other or unspecified, Nov 27, 2018
RADIO CONTINUES TO GO IN AND OUT AFTER 4 TIMES AT THE DEALERSHIP. THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT OCCUR EVERY TIME THE CAR IS STARTED, BUT IT WILL BE IMMEDIATE WHEN YOU TURN THE CAR ON IF THE RADIO WILL WORK OR NOT. MY CAR HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH NEW PROGRAMS, NEW RADIO SYSTEM PUT IN, AND THE ISSUE IS STILL NOT RESOLVED. THE DEALERSHIP AT OLIVER C. JOSEPH IN BELLEVILLE, IL STATED THEY ARE NOT SURE WHAT THE ISSUE IS. I WILL BE TAKING MY CAR BACK IN FOR THE FIFTH TIME DUE TO THE RADIO ISSUE NOT BEING FIXED. ALSO, IF THE RADIO STARTS OUT WORKING PROPERLY WHEN THE CAR IS INITIALLY STARTED IT WILL NOT HAPPEN SUDDENLY. EITHER IT WORKS OR DOESN'T WORK WHEN THE CAR IS FIRST STARTED.
Power train, Service brakes, Nov 26, 2018
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET, THE CARS TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE RPM WOULD INCREASE TO AS MUCH AS 5500 RPM DURING DECELERATION. SPEED WOULD FLUCTUATE AS MUCH AS 12 MPH (INCREASE OR DECREASE FROM SET CRUISE SPEED). DEALERSHIP HAS HAD VEHICLE IN THEIR POSSESSION FOR TWO MONTHS AND STILL HAS TWO OPEN RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN UNRESOLVED. DEALERSHIP HAS FAILED TO FIX OR REPLACE VEHICLE.
Other or unspecified, Nov 23, 2018, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE ERUPTED INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND DISCOVERED SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY TO ROUTE 1 CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF LAWRENCEVILLE (2700 BRUNSWICK PIKE, LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ 08648, (609) 454-6516), BUT THEY DENIED RESPONSIBILITY BECAUSE THERE WAS MUD ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AND THE CASE WAS TO BE ASSIGNED AND INVESTIGATED BY A SPECIAL DIVISION. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.*DT*JB
Other or unspecified, Nov 23, 2018, fire
TAKARA RECALL MY 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE, LESS THE 6K MILES, CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I PULLED OVER TO FIND FLAMES IGNITING BY WHERE MY ENGINE MEETS THE TRANSMISSION. I QUICKLY PUT IT OUT WITH WATER. CONTACTED THE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR A CLAIM AN TOW. THE CALLED CRYSTER TO FILE A REPORT WITH THEM AS WELL. IT'S NOW A WEEK LATER, I'VE MISSED WORK AN HAVE NO RENTAL FROM CRYSTER AB ANY INFORMATION OTHER THEN IT'S BEING INVESTIGATED WHEN I WAS ASSURED IT WOULD TAKE 2-4 DAYS AFTER I MADE THE CLAIM.*DT CONSUMER STATED HOOD ERUPTED IN FLAMES. VIN UNAVAILABLE.*JB*DT*JB
Power train, Service brakes, Engine, Nov 20, 2018
WHEN TURNING AROUND THE VEHICLE MAKES A WEIRD NOISE AND THE BRAKES ARE NOT STABLE WHILE TRYING TO BRAKE IT DOESN'T RESPOND IMMEDIATELY PULLING FORWARD THE CAR.
Other or unspecified, Nov 18, 2018
THIS VEHICLE HAS TOO MANY SYSTEMS INTEGRATED INTO AND CONTROLLED BY A SINGLE COMPUTER. AFTER ONLY THREE WEEKS (LESS THAN 600 MILES) THE RADIO WOULD NOT TUNE CORRECTLY AND WOULD SOMETIMES TURN OFF THE HEATER WHEN CHANGING A STATION. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE BUT THE COMPUTER CONTROLLED TRANSMISSION STARTED TO MAKE NOTICEABLE NOISES AND VIBRATIONS DURING SHIFTS, STARTING AT THE SAME TIME WHILE DRIVING ON A MODERATE SPEED HIGHWAY . I BELIEVE THAT THE COMPUTER IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONING AS INTENDED AND MAY CAUSE UNANTICIPATED PERFORMANCE ANOMALIES WHICH COULD PROVIDE CHALLENGES FOR WHICH THE DRIVER IS UNPREPARED. IT APPEARS THAT FAR TOO MUCH COMPUTER CONTROL HAS BEEN ATTEMPTED ON THIS CAR AND THE TECHNOLOGY IS NEITHER PROVEN NOR RELIABLE.
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Nov 15, 2018
MY CAR SHUT DOWN TWICE WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY. THERE WAS PLENTY OF GAS AND NO REASON FOR IT TO SHUT DOWN. ALL OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLASHED AND THEN THERE WAS NO ABILITY TO STEER OR CONTROL THE CAR. I HAD BREAK, SWITCH THE GEARS FROM DRIVE TO PARK AND THEN RESTART THE CAR. LUCKILY TRAFFIC WAS SLOWED OR ELSE MY CHILD AND I WOULD'VE BEEN HIT FROM BEHIND. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE OIL WAS LOW AND IT COULD BE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. THAT COULD HAVE LEAD TO THE STALLING. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS INVOLVED.
Vehicle speed control, Nov 13, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 64 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE RPMS INCREASED TO 5,000 AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 89 MPH. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE DID NOT DECELERATE. ONCE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS DEACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Nov 12, 2018
WAS AT A 4 WAY STOP SIGN GETTING READY TO PULL OFF WHEN VEHICLE STOP WORKING. TRIED TO RECRANK THE VEHICLE BUT IT TOOK 5 MINUTES TO START AGAIN. CALLED DEALERSHIP AND TOOK IT TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. ABOUT A WEEK AND A HALF LATER VEHICLE STARTED HAVING ISSUES AGAIN. VEHICLE STARTED TO STALL AND HAVE A VERY SLOW TAKE OFF. TAKE OFF WAS SO SLOW UNTIL I HAD TO SIT 15 MINUTES BEFORE TAKE OFF.
Power train, Nov 9, 2018
TRANSMISSION HAS SERIOUS DELAY IN DOWNSHIFTING WHEN YOU STEP ON THE GAS PEDDLE WHEN YOU NEED TO SPEED UP FOR ANY REASON ESPECIALLY TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS IS ALL THE TIME WEATHER IN CITY OR HIGHWAY. IT SEEMS THE TRANSMISSION CAN'T MAKE ITS MIND UP ON WHAT TO DO AND WHAT GEAR TO DOWNSHIFT TO.
Other or unspecified, Nov 9, 2018
THIS IS IN REFERENCE TO MY 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE PLUS. THE RADIO FADES IN AND OUT MOST OF THE TIME. AFTER INITIAL STARTUP IT MAY OR MAY NOT WORK PROPERLY. IF IT DOES NOT WORK (FADES IN AND OUT) THEN IT WILL NOT CORRECT ITSELF. THE ONLY WAY TO POSSIBLY GET THE RADIO TO WORK PROPERLY WOULD BE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THEN IT MAY OR MAY NOT CORRECT ITSELF. THIS HAPPENS ON THE AM/FM STATIONS. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN WHILE USING SIRRUS RADIO. THIS OCCURS ABOUT 75% OF THE TIME ON STARTUP. 25% OF THE TIME IT WORKS PROPERLY. WHEN IT IS NOT WORKING, THERE IS ONLY ONE OR TWO STATIONS THAT WILL BE ABLE TO BE TUNED IF USING THE AUTO TUNING BUTTON. IT WILL TUNE TO THE ONE STATION (HOWEVER, IT STILL FADES IN AND OUT). THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE RADIO TO NO AVAIL. THEY ARE TRYING THE ANTENNA HOWEVER THERE ARE SEVERAL OWNERS WHO REPORT THAT DOES NOT WORK EITHER. ALTHOUGH THIS IS NOT NECESSARILY A SAFETY CONCERN IT IS STILL A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH MY $33,000 VEHICLE. WE NEED TO KNOW HOW TO GET THIS RECTIFIED. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE THE DAY I PICKED UP MY VEHICLE.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Nov 5, 2018
CAR WILL STALL WHILE IN MOTION AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. IT'S VERY DANGEROUS TO HAVE A NEW CAR STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY HAVE NO
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Nov 5, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND AN UNKNOWN ELECTRONIC SYMBOL ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CROWLEY CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (860-261-3000, LOCATED AT 1461 FARMINGTON AVE, BRISTOL, CT 06010) WHERE THE SOFTWARE WAS UPGRADED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER AND AN UNKNOWN FAILURE CODE WAS LOCATED. THE DEALER ALSO DIAGNOSED AND REPLACED THE ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO FILE FOR AN ARBITRATION. THE CONTACT FILED FOR AN ARBITRATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE SAME DEALER INSTALLED A FLIGHT CONTROLLER TO TRACK THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V739000 (POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER THE RECALL AND THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE "APPEARED TO BE REPAIRED"; HOWEVER, SHE WANTED THE VEHICLE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Other or unspecified, Nov 2, 2018
MY RADIO CUTS IN AND OUT ON MOST FM STATIONS
Power train, Other or unspecified, Engine, Nov 1, 2018
MY CAR CONTINUES TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY. I RECEIVED MY CAR BACK FROM THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON 31-OCT-2019. LATER THAT DAY, ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK, MY CAR STALLED GOING APPROXIMATELY 25 MILES PER HOUR. THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND CAME TO A STOP ON THE 405 FREEWAY. I WAS IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, WHICH MAY HAVE SAVED MY LIFE SINCE OTHER VEHICLES WERE DRIVING SLOW AND AT TIMES STOPPED. THIS ALLOWED ME SOME TIME WHILE I ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. IT RE-STARTED AND I MADE IT HOME.
Other or unspecified, Oct 30, 2018
I HAD JUST PURCHASED MY VEHICLE THE DAY BEFORE. WHILE AT A STOP SIGN THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AFTER RELEASING THE BRAKE. THE ENGINE STALLED, THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND A MESSAGE THAT READ TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK THEN BACK INTO GEAR. TRIED THAT SEVERAL TIMES, IF I RELEASED THE BRAKE IT WOULD ROLL BACK. I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK SHUT THE IGNITION OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. ONCE I DID THAT THE VEHICLE RAN FINE. I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, NO CODE CAME UP. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A BAD BATTERY. I DO ON OCCASION FEEL LIKE THE CAR IS GOING TO STALL WHILE DRIVING OR FROM A STOPPED POSITION.
Electrical system, Oct 30, 2018
VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED THE PARK/NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH.
Power train, Oct 30, 2018
VEHICLE WILL NOT FULLY ENGAGE INTO "DRIVE". VEHICLE WILL JERK AND LUNGE FOR ABOUT 5 SECONDS BEFORE IT IS FULLY ENGAGED INTO "DRIVE". HAPPENS MOST OFTEN ON COLD START UPS AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS SAT FOR AT LEAST 2 HOURS.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Oct 29, 2018
MY 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE WAS JUST EXITING THE INTERSTATE AND APPROACHED A LIGHT ON THE OFF RAMP. UPON STOPPING AND TRYING TO ACCELERATE MY JEEP BEGAN BEEPING AND THE "DRIVE (D)" STARTED BLINKING ON THE DASH AND GEAR. DURING THIS TIME MY VEHICLE WOULD ROLL BACKWARDS TO THE OFF RAMP UNLESS THE EMERGENCY BREAK WAS ENGAGED. I WAS NOT ABLE TO PRESS THE GAS, SHIFTING INTO OTHER GEARS DID NOT DO ANYTHING AND THE BREAKS WERE LOCKED OUT. I WAS SITTING IN THE BIKE LANE BLOCKING TRAFFIC AND HOPING TO NOT GET HIT. I WAS ABLE TO ROLL DOWNHILL ABOUT 50FT AND STEER ONTO A SIDE STREET. ONCE THERE I AGAIN TRIED TO SHIFT TO DIFFERENT GEARS AND NOTHING SEEMED TO WORK. AS MENTIONED MY BREAKS WERE LOCKED AND THE GAS PEDAL WAS OUT OF SERVICE. FINALLY, AFTER EXITING THE MAJOR INTERSECTION I TRIED TURNING THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AND IT SEEMED TO CLEAR THE ERROR. MY CAR IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP FOR THIS PROBLEM. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS THOUGH. IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED SECONDS BEFORE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATHS COULD HAVE BEEN INVOLVED.
Engine, Oct 26, 2018
CAR WILL ABRUPTLY STOP WITH NO WARNING THEN BATTERY LIGHT WILL TURN ON. CANNOT ALWAYS GET CAR TO CRANK BACK OVER QUICKLY.