2019 Jeep Cherokee steering problems
120 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2019 Jeep Cherokee — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“NHTSA ODI Case Update – Supplement to Complaint #XXX Vehicle: 2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus (VIN: [XXX] ) Subject: Dealership Deflection Tactics and Denial of Recall Repair Verification This statement is submitted to update my ongoing federal safety complaint regarding the catastrophic…”
filed May 28, 2026
“My 2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus is exhibiting a persistent metallic rattling and grinding noise originating from the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) and the propeller shaft interface. The noise is most prominent during acceleration and coasting at speeds under 20 mph. Confirmed through Dr. Auto LLC…”
filed Apr 5, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Steering rack gear may break, possibly causing a loss of steering controlCampaign 19V637000 · Aug 29, 2019
Steering problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cherokee | 3 | 6% |
| 2021 Cherokee | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 Cherokee | 21 | 8% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 30 | 4% |
| 2017 Cherokee | 45 | 3% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 53 | 4% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 59 | 3% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 119 | 5% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 16 | 7% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 22 | 6% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 24 | 7% |
| 1998 Cherokee | 12 | 3% |
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.