2019 Hyundai Kona vs 2019 Jeep Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Hyundai Kona | 2019 Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 185 | 1,603 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 91 | 407 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 40 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 19 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 22–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 44,000 mi | 25,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Kona | Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 17 | 770 |
| Engine | 126 | 451 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 336 |
| Steering | 1 | 120 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 99 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 81 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 39 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 42 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 53 | 279 |
| Check engine light | 33 | 77 |
| Oil consumption | 24 | 37 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 66 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 44 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 86 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 61 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
2019 Hyundai Kona
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.