2019 Jeep Cherokee vs 2019 Nissan Pathfinder
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Jeep Cherokee | 2019 Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,639 | 76 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 407 | 145 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 40 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 19 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–26 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 26,000 mi | 43,233 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Cherokee | Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 801 | 9 |
| Engine | 457 | 15 |
| Electrical System | 340 | 10 |
| Steering | 120 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 100 | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 82 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 42 | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 32 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 286 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 90 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 80 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 67 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 65 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 44 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 38 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 18 | 0 |
2019 Jeep Cherokee
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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.