2019 Jeep Cherokee Engine Problems
Owners have filed 459 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2019 Jeep Cherokee, 28% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 15,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “shuts off” (7% of reports).
- 459engine complaints
- 15,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 30%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Shuts off: mentioned in 34 of 459 complaints (7%)
- Put park: mentioned in 34 of 459 complaints (7%)
- Oil change: mentioned in 33 of 459 complaints (7%)
- Start stop: mentioned in 26 of 459 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 267 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 459 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 11 a fire, 2 an injury.
Jeep Cherokee engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cherokee | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2022 Cherokee | 8 | 16% | 105,000 |
| 2021 Cherokee | 27 | 16% | 27,028 |
| 2020 Cherokee | 46 | 14% | 14,900 |
| 2019 Cherokee | 459 | 28% | 15,000 |
| 2018 Cherokee | 155 | 23% | 28,000 |
| 2017 Cherokee | 259 | 19% | 38,500 |
| 2016 Cherokee | 314 | 22% | 41,000 |
| 2015 Cherokee | 364 | 20% | 28,000 |
| 2014 Cherokee | 516 | 19% | 40,000 |
| 2001 Cherokee | 7 | 3% | 118,500 |
| 2000 Cherokee | 12 | 3% | 133,500 |
| 1999 Cherokee | 1 | 0% | 207,000 |
| 1998 Cherokee | 4 | 1% | 146,000 |
| 1997 Cherokee | 6 | 2% | 150,156 |
| 1996 Cherokee | 4 | 1% | 223,000 |
| 1995 Cherokee | 3 | 0% | 125,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines. The engines in these vehicles may be missing valve stem keepers, which can allow the valve to drop into the engine cylinder causing engine damage. These engines may also have a reversed camshaft cap that can damage the camshaft bearing causing camshaft failure.
Risk: Cylinder damage or camshaft failure can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair or replace the affected engine components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U52.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I was coming out of a gas station and the battery light came on/ stayed on and the car just stopped. I couldnât shut it off, put it in drive, put it in parkâ¦â¦.The car still seemed to be running⦠I had to wait about 10 mins before I could do anything I.e. start it up again. This was very…
So I was driving down the road doing 60 miles an hour and I have lost power total drive power while driving doing 60 miles an hour with a car just goes into a neutral rubs up and I have to pull on side of the road and turn off the car wait like 10 to 15 minutes and then the car resets itself I…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2019 Jeep Cherokees have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 459 owner complaints about engine for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee (28% of the 1,661 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Jeep Cherokee engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 15,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2019 Jeep Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “shuts off”, in 34 of 459 complaints, followed by “put park” (34).
Other 2019 Jeep Cherokee problems
- Power Train problems (821)
- Electrical System problems (341)
- Steering problems (120)
- Service Brakes problems (100)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (83)
See all 2019 Jeep Cherokee problems or engine problems across all Cherokee years.