Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Jeep Cherokee
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Jeep Cherokee has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,676 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V290000 Power Transfer Unit May Fail and Cause a Loss of Drive Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V011000 Loss of Drive Power from Damaged PTU NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V637000 Steering Rack Gear May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V449000 Loss of Air Bag Acceleration Sensor Connection NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V248000 Passenger Seat Mounting Bolts may be Loose NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V917000 Instrument Cluster May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V739000 Incorrect Transmission Calibration Causes Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V524000 Voltage Regulator may Fail and Cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V523000 Insufficient Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V492000 Loss of Drive from Incomplete Transmission Weld NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V344000 Cylinder or Camshaft Damage NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 834 complaints
- Engine 459 complaints
- Electrical System 342 complaints
- Unknown or Other 261 complaints
- Steering 120 complaints
- Service Brakes 100 complaints
Of the 1,676 complaints on file, 40 report a crash and 19 a fire; across all 1,676 complaints, owners report 37 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Jeep Cherokee suffers from significant powertrain issues, as evidenced by numerous recalls and owner complaints. Common failures include problems with the power transfer unit and steering components. These issues, coupled with high repair costs, contribute to its below-average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power transfer unit | 40,000-70,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | very common |
| Steering rack | 40,000-70,000 miles | $1,000–$1,800 | common |
| Transmission | 50,000-80,000 miles | $1,300–$2,500 | common |
| Engine components | 60,000-90,000 miles | $1,200–$2,200 | occasional |
| Brake calipers | 30,000-60,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations and alignment
- Brake pad replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system check
- Battery inspection
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Loss of steering control
- Transmission stalls
- Check engine light
- Braking performance issues
- Power loss while driving
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.