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2019 Jeep Cherokee Electrical system Problems

Complaints
341about this part
Share
20%of 1,672 total for the year
Median mileage
12,300miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 341 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 Jeep Cherokee, 20% of the 1,672 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,300 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My car is having an issue with starting up its delaying as if its flooded. It does it with the automatic start up and the key start up. It is parked in my driveway or in parking lots at a store or work. The radiator fluid is always showing low there is no cracks or leaks something is definitely wrong. I check every time I drive it then park.”

NHTSA complaint #11342577, filed 2020-07, 33,000 miles

“When coming to a stop in the vehicle, the 2019 Jeep Cherokee (bought used at 52,000mi) at 59,000mi now powers off randomly. Apparently this is due to a software issue that was recalled, but I do not see my VIN available for service. This is unacceptable as I am afraid of a newish car turning off while on the road.”

NHTSA complaint #11387811, filed 2021-01, 59,000 miles

“When coming to a stop light or to turn my vehicle shuts off and now as I was trying to leave the parking lot it completely shut off and would not start brake became hard to the point were the peddle didn't move and the engine light was flashing as well as the battery light. When entering the freeway and waiting to merge my vehicle shut off luckily I was able to start it back up again.”

NHTSA complaint #11388499, filed 2021-01, 36,000 miles

“My transmission began leaking badly and had to be replaced only days after I bought it. Then my dash's electrical system failed causing it to only come on sometimes and not react to touchscreen, then my start stop sensor failed which caused the vehicle to register that it was not in park and some times putting itself into park until registering.”

NHTSA complaint #11266710, filed 2019-10, 400 miles

“My 2019 Jeep Cherokee trailhawk has been in the shop for the second time since dec 14 for electrical problems. Attached is my 10/27/19 letter to chrysler describing the problem. Basically car cuts off without warning while driving (even on freeway) and have to drift to a stop and attempt to restart car several times before it starts up.”

NHTSA complaint #11278929, filed 2019-11, 1,500 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026111%
2022815%
20212313%
20203510%
201934120%
201819028%
201734226%
201629821%
201532718%
201444917%
2006212%
2001198%
20004412%
1999267%
19984712%
1997236%
19964310%
1995407%
1994214%
1993358%
199287%
199194%
199083%
1989137%
19881616%
198747%

Other parts of the 2019 Jeep Cherokee

Transmission and drivetrain
831 complaintsEngine
459 complaintsOther or unknown
262 complaintsSteering
120 complaintsBrakes
110 complaintsVehicle speed control
83 complaintsFuel system
43 complaintsAir bags
42 complaintsForward collision avoidance
32 complaintsElectronic stability control
27 complaintsWheels
24 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology