2019 Jeep Cherokee vs 2019 Mazda CX-5
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 Jeep Cherokee | 2019 Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,603 | 263 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 407 | 559 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 40 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 19 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–26 | 24–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 25,000 mi | 20,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Cherokee | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 770 | 29 |
| Engine | 451 | 128 |
| Electrical System | 336 | 46 |
| Steering | 120 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 99 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 81 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 39 | 15 |
| Air Bags | 42 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 279 | 24 |
| Loss of power | 86 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 77 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 66 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 61 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 44 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 37 | 15 |
| Shifting problems | 18 | 0 |
2019 Jeep Cherokee
2019 Mazda CX-5
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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.