Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2019 Jeep Cherokee recalls
Power train
NHTSA campaign 26V290000 · reported May 7, 2026 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 61,711 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
- The risk
- A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- The fix
- 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.
Power train
NHTSA campaign 25V011000 · reported January 16, 2025 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 63,130 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Steering: rack and pinion, rack · Steering: rack and pinion, pinion shaft
NHTSA campaign 19V637000 · reported August 29, 2019 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · 5,294 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Air bags
NHTSA campaign 19V449000 · reported June 13, 2019 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · 41,169 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Seats
NHTSA campaign 19V248000 · reported March 28, 2019 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · 253 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The front passenger seat mounting bolts may be loose.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat may move, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NHTSA campaign 18V917000 · reported December 20, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · 52 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Power train: automatic transmission
NHTSA campaign 18V739000 · reported October 19, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · 86,053 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Chrysler(FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Improper transmission calibration may result in a stall.
- The risk
- A vehicle stall can increase the risk of crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, caliper
NHTSA campaign 18V523000 · reported August 9, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · 154,335 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Electrical system: wiring, front underhood
NHTSA campaign 18V524000 · reported August 9, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · 12,779 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Power train: automatic transmission
NHTSA campaign 18V492000 · reported July 26, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · 5 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the transmission weld fails, the vehicle will stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Engine and engine cooling: engine
NHTSA campaign 18V344000 · reported May 25, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · 14 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Cylinder damage or camshaft failure can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Oct 23, 2026 · Power train
My 4wd service light went on and I took it to the dealership and they did a diagnostic. Found out I had a bad PTU and it needs to be replaced. My car vin did not fall into the recall that was current within my year of Jeep. My problem is the same as the recall but my vehicle was not included. I think that it should be…
Oct 22, 2026 · Power train · 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle would independently switched to 4WD Mode. The vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The dealer was notified of the failure; however, the contact was informed that the vehicle was only under recall for a…
Oct 20, 2026 · Power train
I have a 2019 Jeep Cherokee with around 52000 miles on it. The SVC 4WD light came on, and so I looked up potential recalls. It looks like my particular VIN was not part of the Recall (26V-290), but is having the same problem. I would love to know if this is something I can get taken care of by the dealership/Jeep, as…
Oct 20, 2026 · Power train
My car is coming up with the code involved in a recall for this model and year... that indicates the transfer case needs to be replaced. My VIN does not come up on the list. The dealership said it is not covered under the recall. I want to know why... I have 45000 miles on this car.
Oct 19, 2026 · Power train · 38,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was initially taken to the dealer because the check engine light illuminated and the radio became very hot. The dealer replaced a valve and installed a new screen, which temporarily resolved the issue. Months later, the failures recurred, and…
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 23, 2026.