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Model Year Problem Record

Jeep Cherokee 2019 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

1,671Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
11Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
94Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train832 complaints

832 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 18V492000, 18V739000, 25V011000, 26V290000.

Engine472 complaints

472 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V344000.

Electrical System341 complaints

341 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 18V524000, 18V917000.

Unknown Or Other260 complaints

260 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering120 complaints

120 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V637000.

Brakes111 complaints

111 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V523000.

Vehicle Speed Control83 complaints

83 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems81 complaints

81 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System43 complaints

43 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags42 complaints

42 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V449000.

Wheels24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V248000.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

18V344000Reported May 25, 2018 - 14 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on May 25, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 14 vehicles across all affected models.

18V492000Reported July 26, 2018 - 5 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on July 26, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 5 vehicles across all affected models.

18V523000Reported August 9, 2018 - 154,335 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 154,335 vehicles across all affected models.

18V524000Reported August 9, 2018 - 12,779 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 12,779 vehicles across all affected models.

18V739000Reported October 19, 2018 - 86,053 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 19, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 86,053 vehicles across all affected models.

18V917000Reported December 20, 2018 - 52 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 52 vehicles across all affected models.

19V248000Reported March 28, 2019 - 253 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on March 28, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 253 vehicles across all affected models.

19V449000Reported June 13, 2019 - 41,169 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 13, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 41,169 vehicles across all affected models.

19V637000Reported August 29, 2019 - 5,294 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on August 29, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 5,294 vehicles across all affected models.

25V011000Reported January 16, 2025 - 63,130 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 63,130 vehicles across all affected models.

26V290000Reported May 7, 2026 - 61,711 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 7, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 61,711 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

2018103
2019237
2020163
2021111
202294
2023137
2024127
2025425
2026274
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.