2019 Jeep Cherokee vs 2019 Kia Sportage
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Jeep Cherokee | 2019 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,639 | 70 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 407 | 82 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 40 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 19 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–26 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 26,000 mi | 40,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Cherokee | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 801 | 7 |
| Engine | 457 | 36 |
| Electrical System | 340 | 10 |
| Steering | 120 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 100 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 82 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 39 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 42 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 286 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 90 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 80 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 67 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 65 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 44 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 38 | 13 |
| Shifting problems | 18 | 0 |
2019 Jeep Cherokee
2019 Kia Sportage
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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.