2019 Jeep Cherokee engine problems
457 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Jeep Cherokee — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On September 14, 2025, while driving on the highway, the vehicle began shaking violently, the check engine light illuminated and began flashing, and the vehicle progressively lost power and became undriveable. The vehicle had to be towed. No warning lights appeared prior to the incident. This…”
filed Sep 15, 2026
“I am filing this safety complaint regarding my 2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus 2.4L AWD. This vehicle is experiencing severe, life-threatening safety hazards involving sudden engine stalling and a complete loss of motive power while in motion. Despite my vehicle exhibiting the exact failure…”
filed Sep 11, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engines in these vehicles may be missing valve stem keepers, which can allow the valve to…Campaign 18V344000 · May 25, 2018
Engine problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cherokee | 7 | 14% |
| 2021 Cherokee | 26 | 16% |
| 2020 Cherokee | 40 | 14% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 155 | 23% |
| 2017 Cherokee | 258 | 19% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 314 | 22% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 364 | 20% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 515 | 19% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 1 | 0% |
| 1998 Cherokee | 4 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Jeep Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.