2019 Jeep Cherokee Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 459about this part
- Share
- 27%of 1,671 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 459 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Jeep Cherokee, 27% of the 1,671 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 11 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We bought this car for my 17-year-old son from carfax. It seemed great for a few months, but the engine starting shutting off while he was driving the car on the busy roads of houston. When we put oil in the car, the engine shutoff stops, but it comes back within a month. It is very dangerous. He has had a number of close calls. Please help!”
NHTSA complaint #11396765, filed 2021-02, 45,000 miles“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 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11035039Jul 9, 2026Stop/Start Illuminated, 0x22 During Fork Wear Routine Technicians may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● Negative response 0X22 after Recall 01C flash triggers one or more…
- 11030229Mar 21, 2026Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of…
- 11024035Oct 2, 2025Before replacing any parts please refer to SOL S2518000008 if it applies to the vehicle you are working on based on a VIN search in Service Library. Before replacing this part…
- 11013643Jan 30, 2025THROTTLE BODY
- 11006983Aug 29, 2024"2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ● Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes…
- 11002828Jun 25, 2024"Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic…
- 10230029May 11, 2021Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
- 10223257May 11, 2021Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 22% |
| 2022 | 8 | 15% |
| 2021 | 28 | 16% |
| 2020 | 46 | 14% |
| 2019 | 459 | 27% |
| 2018 | 155 | 23% |
| 2017 | 260 | 19% |
| 2016 | 314 | 22% |
| 2015 | 364 | 20% |
| 2014 | 516 | 19% |
| 2001 | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 | 6 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2019 Jeep Cherokee
830 complaintsElectrical system
341 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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