2019 Jeep Cherokee vs 2019 Volkswagen Atlas
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 Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,639 | 475 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 407 | 713 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 40 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 19 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–26 | 19–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 26,000 mi | 12,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Cherokee | Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 801 | 34 |
| Engine | 457 | 60 |
| Electrical System | 340 | 73 |
| Air Bags | 42 | 141 |
| Service Brakes | 100 | 76 |
| Steering | 120 | 36 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 32 | 72 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 82 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 286 | 28 |
| Loss of power | 90 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 80 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 67 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 65 | 23 |
| 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.