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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,785 miles

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2019 Jeep Cherokee drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2019 Jeep Cherokee Owner Comments (Page 5 of 13)

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problem #170

Aug 112022

Cherokee

  • miles

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

Service 4wd light came on. PTU needs to be replaced. No dealer within a 20 mile radius had loaners and only 1 had an appointment before October. This is the same issue that was covered in 14-17 jeep recall 20V343 and is now happening in later models. Dealer has had car for 2 WEEKS while i pay out of pocket for a rental. Warranty will only offer $40 per day reimbursement. I am in NY there are exactly 0 rentals for that price. I should not be paying out of pocket for something that should clearly have a recall... AGAIN. On top of all this i have not spoken to my case agent once. Always "on phone" when i call. This is absolutely ridiculous.

- Holbrook, NY, USA

problem #169

Aug 232022

Cherokee

  • miles
This Jeep is going to kill myself and or my family. 1st I have already have had the tranny recalibrated less then a year ago and once again it's shifting rough around the same spread 47-53 miles per hour. 2nd. Since the day this was purchased in Dec of 2019 with 10 miles on it. There are dead spots in the acceleration. We have almost been hit a few times as the vehicle will not react to pushing on the accelerator. The recalibration of the transmission does not affect the dead spots that are in the acceleration either. They continued to be there. I cannot afford to keep taking this vehicle into the the shop to have it recalibrated 2x a year. Theese deaths trap should be recalled or removed from being driven as they are going to kill someone. There is no approximate days as it is a daily occurance since purchased.

- Cattaraugus, NY, USA

problem #168

Jul 312022

Cherokee

  • miles
DROVE VEHICLE AND VERIFIED NOISE. RACKED VEHICLE AND CHECKED FOR THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE. FOUND THE PTU OUT PUT BROKEN INSIDE THE PTU, ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE DRIVE SHAFT. SMOKE IS FROM THE PTU FLUID LEAKING OUT ALL OVER THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND Note BURNING OFF. NOTE CHECKED FOR THE CAUSE OF THE PTU FAILURE AND FOUND THE FRONT AND REAR TIRES DIFFERENT CIRCUMFERENCE. TIRES WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE NEW PTU

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #167

Mar 012022

Cherokee

  • 20,000 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 40 MPH and accelerating, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the mechanic updated the transmission control module however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted and a case was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

- Basehor, KS, USA

problem #166

Jul 052022

Cherokee

  • miles
This vehicle was making rubbing noise when cornering at 50-60 mph, and a clunk when accelerating after a coast. The service department found fluid in PTU and the RDM was black, burnt, and full of metal shavings. They recommended to replace PTU, RDM, and some sway bar links. My research online indicates there has been a lot of PTU failures on Cherokees. I was at 61698 miles, just over the 60000 mile warranty and they refused to allow me a good will warranty repair as I was a "second owner". Quoted ~$4000 for repairs. I am a senior citizen, and I don't drive the car aggressively or go 4-wheeling.

- Lanesboro, MN, USA

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problem #165

Jul 262022

Cherokee

  • miles
While attempting to accelerate from a stop on a slight incline the battery light came on and I was unable to move forward I was in drive pushing the accelerator but rolling backwards and the power steering stopped working. I put the Jeep in park turned it off and restarted but the same thing happened. After the third or fourth try the Jeep resumed normal operation.

- Smyrna, GA, USA

problem #164

Jul 112022

Cherokee

  • miles

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

Front End Differential/PTU. Recall on many Jeeps except this year for the PTU. If system was to fail, cause the transmission to lock up causing a possible accident. Confirmed through a dealership garage, report about it is not in hand yet. But I can get it. Only noticed habit of it was turning the wheel and it would jump trying to turn. Brought to the dealership and confirmed the PTU and Differential Shaft.

- Danville, VT, USA

problem #163

Jun 032022

Cherokee

  • miles
Svc 4wd light illuminated on instrument cluster. Brought the 2019 Jeep Cherokee in to the Jeep Dealership Service Department. I presented them with my extended warranty paperwork. Upon initial examination, the service department determined the PTU had a catastrophic failure and needs to be replaced. The warranty company sent an investigator out to ensure the repair was needed only to determine that it needs a teardown with digital images for $500 customer pocket to be sent to the underwriters to make an accurate determination. Previous Cherokee model years faced the same PTU failures and were covered by a Jeep Recall for faulty manufacturing.

- Forest Lake, MN, USA

problem #162

Jun 202022

Cherokee

  • miles
PTU failure just like 2014-2016 Cherokee Models

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #161

May 302022

Cherokee

  • miles
The engine and electrical system will completely shut down while in drive and will not restart right away. This happens in the middle of intersections most often when attempting to make a turn. This has happened up to ten times and in the most recent occurrence the car would not restart at all in the middle of an intersection with our baby in the back seat on a hot day. We were stuck with no A/C and no ability to get the car to start until help arrived. The car was towed to a local JEEP dealership and they said it was due to the thermostat and battery which we replace but it has since happened again. In all occurrences, there were no warning signs before, during or after the engine/electrical failure. Additionally, they stated the ar may be overheating but all occurrences have happened in the first few minutes of driving with no indication of the vehicle being over temperature.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #160

Jun 042022

Cherokee

  • miles

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

While driving at 55mph. The vehicle shutoff and would not restart. Very dangerous to lose power at that speed. Engine light came on and stayed on. Vehicle would not restart. Engine codes read high voltage on PCM modules, brake modules, automatic transmission modules.

- Herrin, IL, USA

problem #159

May 272022

Cherokee 4-cyl

  • miles
Vehicle will shutdown and stall with no warning primarily when coming to a stop. THE CONSUMER STATED THE 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE EQUIPPED WITH A 2.4L ENGINE HAS A KNOWN DEFECT WITH THE POWER TRAIN. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL UA9/18V-739.

- Palm Harbor , FL, USA

problem #158

Apr 012022

Cherokee

  • miles
Automatic transmission keeps stalling when coming to a stop or at a stop.

- The Colony , TX, USA

problem #157

Apr 302022

Cherokee

  • miles
The power tansfer case went bad at 50,000 miles my friend had the same vehicle and same problem with hers

- New Castle, PA, USA

problem #156

Apr 232022

Cherokee

  • miles
Whenever the oil level gets below 50%, the car stalls when the engine isn-€™t warm enough usually 5-10 minutes after turning on. If attempting to turn the car stalls and the engine shuts off and steering wheel locks up. Have happened to me 16 different times. The worst occasion is when I was on the high way going 80 MPH and there was a slight turn. While turning the car stalled and steering wheel locked up. I had to brake and went onto the shoulder and luckily stopped before hitting the guard rail. Took to Jeep dealership multiple times and they just said to get a quart of oil and put it in to avoid this. Apparently only for 2.4L engines. Have had only one option to fix the problem, get an entire new engine on my dime.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #155

Apr 092022

Cherokee

  • miles
The car shuts off while driving without any warning whatsoever.

- Richmond, TX, USA

problem #154

Oct 152021

Cherokee

  • miles
The Power Transfer Unit is malfunctioning and steering wheel sometimes out of control.

- Hansville , WA, USA

problem #153

Jul 012011

Cherokee

  • 8,500 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the mechanic related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V739000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 8,500.

- Linda, CA, USA

problem #152

Nov 262021

Cherokee 4-cyl

  • miles
Jeep's engine will unexpectedly stop while driving. Have to pull off the side of the road and then might take a few times to start and then it will continue. Very hazardous when it happens on the busier roads. This has is starting to happen now daily while driving.

- Bloomington, IL, USA

problem #151

Nov 022021

Cherokee

  • miles
Automatic transmission shifts hard at approximately 30 mph causing a sudden lurch.It has happened several times. It is such a sudden movement that it feels unsafe as if someone has hit my car from behind. I will be taking my car to the dealer for the first time for this issue today November 30 2021. It has not been inspected yet by anyone. There were no warnings prior to it happening. First occurrence in early November 2021

- Oregon , OH, USA

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