NHTSA safety recalls
2019 Jeep Cherokee Recalls
NHTSA lists 11 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee — 4 of them relate to power train. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
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These campaigns cover the 2019 Jeep Cherokee as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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26V290000Power Train
A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The riskA failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix — freeDealers 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.
What was foundChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
26V290000 at NHTSA25V011000Power Train
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The riskA 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 — freeDealers 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.
What was foundChrysler (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.
25V011000 at NHTSA19V637000Steering · Rack And Pinion · Rack
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The riskA loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeChrysler 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.
What was foundChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The steering rack gear may break, possibly causing a loss of steering control.
19V637000 at NHTSA19V449000Air Bags
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 riskIn 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 — freeChrysler 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.
What was foundChrysler (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.
19V449000 at NHTSA19V248000Seats
In the event of a crash, the seat may move, increasing the risk of injury.
The riskIn the event of a crash, the seat may move, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix — freeChrysler 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.
What was foundChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The front passenger seat mounting bolts may be loose.
19V248000 at NHTSA18V917000Electrical System · Instrument Cluster/panel
Without the activation of warning chimes, messages, and gauges to provide vehicle information to the driver, there would be an increased…
The riskWithout 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 — freeChrysler 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.
What was foundChrysler (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.
18V917000 at NHTSA18V739000Power Train · Automatic Transmission
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of crash.
The riskA vehicle stall can increase the risk of crash.
The fix — freeChrysler 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.
What was foundChrysler(FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Improper transmission calibration may result in a stall.
18V739000 at NHTSA18V524000Electrical System · Wiring · Front Underhood
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The riskA vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeChrysler 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.
What was foundChrysler (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.
18V524000 at NHTSA18V523000Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Foundation Components · Disc · Caliper
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The riskA reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeChrysler 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.
What was foundChrysler (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.
18V523000 at NHTSA18V492000Power Train · Automatic Transmission
If the transmission weld fails, the vehicle will stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskIf the transmission weld fails, the vehicle will stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeChrysler 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.
What was foundChrysler (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.
18V492000 at NHTSA18V344000Engine And Engine Cooling · Engine
Cylinder damage or camshaft failure can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskCylinder damage or camshaft failure can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeChrysler 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 was foundChrysler (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.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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