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2019 Jeep Cherokee

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee.

Common problems

What to watch for on the 2019 Jeep Cherokee

major·2.4L Tigershark

Excessive Oil Consumption

Known for burning oil through its piston rings.

Typical repair cost
$2,000 – $5,000
major·2.4L Tigershark

MultiAir Unit Failure

The MultiAir module that opens the intake valves can fail, often after low oil, causing misfires and a flashing check engine light.

Typical repair cost
$900 – $1,800

Which of these apply to your 2019 Cherokee?

Your guide shows which apply to the exact car, and what to ask the seller.

Safety record

Recalls on the 2019 Jeep Cherokee

Recall·18V917000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

The instrument cluster may fail resulting in a lack of activation of warning chimes, messages, and gauges.

Recall·18V492000

Power train: automatic transmission

A component in the transmission may not have been welded properly, possibly causing the transmission to not transmit engine power to the…

Recall·18V739000

Power train: automatic transmission

4L engines.

8 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 1670 owners reported

Power train793
Electrical system240
Engine171
Steering120

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2019 Jeep Cherokee at a glance

Trims
AltitudeLatitudeLatitude PlusLimitedOverlandSportTrailhawk
Engine
2.4L 4-Cylinder, 3.2L 6-Cylinder, 2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo
Transmission
Automatic 9-spd
Drivetrain
FWD, 4WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
SUV
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2019 Jeep Cherokee?

Owners have filed 1670 complaints about the 2019 Jeep Cherokee with NHTSA, most often about the power train. There are 11 recall campaigns covering this model year. Known problems on its engines include excessive oil consumption and multiair unit failure. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2019 Jeep Cherokee reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 11 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2019 Jeep Cherokee?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2019 Jeep Cherokee listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.