CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2019 Cherokee is racking up engine complaints for suddenly shutting down while driving. But the problem could possibly be related to the increasingly defective 9-speed transmission which suffers from hard shifts, lurching problems, and a wiring harness defect that can cause sudden shutdowns or an unexpected shift into neutral.

1.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
107,467 miles

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2019 Jeep Cherokee brakes problems

brakes problem

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2019 Jeep Cherokee Owner Comments

problem #3

Jan 052025

Cherokee

  • 153,400 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the Automatic Emergency Braking unintendedly activated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power and failed to exceed 30 MPH. The contact stated that the Auto START/STOP function and the brake warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 153,400.

- Putnam Valley, NY, USA

problem #2

Nov 182024

Cherokee

  • 69,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated several warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the steering wheel was firm, and the vehicle was difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with ABS failure. The contact was informed that the ABS needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.

- Kill Devil Hills, NC, USA

problem #1

Sep 092024

Cherokee

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the brakes were erroneously activated, causing the vehicle to stop abruptly in the middle of the road. During the failure, the messages "Service Emergency Brake" and "Service Throttle Body" were displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS control module and throttle body module were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was contacted, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Meridian, ID, USA

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