NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Engine complaints
457 reportsClear category filter33,000 miles · Jul 31, 2020
Electrical SystemEngine
MY CAR IS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH STARTING UP ITS DELAYING AS IF ITS FLOODED. IT DOES IT WITH THE AUTOMATIC START UP AND THE KEY START UP. IT IS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY OR IN PARKING LOTS AT A STORE OR WORK. THE RADIATOR FLUID IS ALWAYS SHOWING LOW THERE IS NO CRACKS OR LEAKS SOMETHING IS DEFINITELY WRONG. I CHECK EVERY TIME I DRIV…
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MY CAR IS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH STARTING UP ITS DELAYING AS IF ITS FLOODED. IT DOES IT WITH THE AUTOMATIC START UP AND THE KEY START UP. IT IS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY OR IN PARKING LOTS AT A STORE OR WORK. THE RADIATOR FLUID IS ALWAYS SHOWING LOW THERE IS NO CRACKS OR LEAKS SOMETHING IS DEFINITELY WRONG. I CHECK EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT THEN PARK.
NHTSA ODI #11342577
37,000 miles · Jul 27, 2020
EngineService BrakesSteering
2019 JEEP CHEROKEE COMPLETELY STALLED WHILE DECELERATING ON THE INTERSTATE. LOST ALL POWER, STEERING, AND BRAKES. WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AS SOON AS I PUT IT IN PARK. CALLED 3 DIFFERENT JEEP DEALERS WHO TOLD ME THEY CAN'T DIAGNOSE IT UNLESS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS IN AND THAT I SHOULD CALL BACK IF IT DOES IT AGAIN. THE…
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2019 JEEP CHEROKEE COMPLETELY STALLED WHILE DECELERATING ON THE INTERSTATE. LOST ALL POWER, STEERING, AND BRAKES. WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AS SOON AS I PUT IT IN PARK. CALLED 3 DIFFERENT JEEP DEALERS WHO TOLD ME THEY CAN'T DIAGNOSE IT UNLESS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS IN AND THAT I SHOULD CALL BACK IF IT DOES IT AGAIN. THE 4 CYLINDER MODEL HAS A RECALL FOR A SOFTWARE GLITCH FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE, BUT MINE IS A V6. I HOPE I LIVE THROUGH REPLICATING THE EXPERIENCE SO I CAN CALL THE DEALER TO BE TOLD THEY CAN'T/WON'T FIGURE OUT WHAT'S WRONG.
NHTSA ODI #11341735
53,000 miles · Jul 26, 2020
Engine
VEHICLE RANDOMLY LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING. ENGINE HAS PLENTY OF OIL. AFTER CAR SHUTS OFF SOMETIMES IT WON'T TURN RIGHT BACK ON. NO ENGINE LIGHTS POP UP INDICATING ISSUE WITH CAR BEFORE OR AFTER. RANDOMLY CAR WILL NOT TURN ON AFTER BEING PARKED EITHER FOR HOURS (AT HOME) OR MINUTES (PARKING LOT) SOMETIMES WILL TURN ON, SOMETIM…
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VEHICLE RANDOMLY LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING. ENGINE HAS PLENTY OF OIL. AFTER CAR SHUTS OFF SOMETIMES IT WON'T TURN RIGHT BACK ON. NO ENGINE LIGHTS POP UP INDICATING ISSUE WITH CAR BEFORE OR AFTER. RANDOMLY CAR WILL NOT TURN ON AFTER BEING PARKED EITHER FOR HOURS (AT HOME) OR MINUTES (PARKING LOT) SOMETIMES WILL TURN ON, SOMETIMES NOT AT ALL. PLENTY OF OIL IN CAR. NO ENGINE LIGHTS FLASH BEFORE OR AFTER PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #11341532
22,289 miles · Jul 26, 2020
Electrical SystemEngine
WAS DRIVING OUR 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE 3.2L TRAILHAWK AND AS WE WERE BRAKING FOR A STOP SIGN IT JUST DIED ON US. IT STARTED BACK UP BUT STUTTERED AS IT TURNED OVER. SOMETHING IS A MISS BECAUSE IT HAS NEVER DID THIS. ALWAYS RUNS GREAT IN THE PAST???? WHAT IN THE WORLD 🌎 IS GOING ON???
NHTSA ODI #11341525
25,000 miles · Jul 19, 2020
Engine
THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENS EVERY MONTH. DEALERS ARE CRAP BECAUSE THEY DON'T KNOW WHY！I NEED HELP.
NHTSA ODI #11340251
51,427 miles · Jul 9, 2020
Engine
MY 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE 2.4L ENGINE STALLS WHENEVER THE OIL LEVEL GETS BELOW 60%. IT USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN MAKING TURNS OR SLOWING DOWN. THE ENTIRE CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE IN DRIVE AND SHOWS THE BATTERY LIGHT ON DASH. LATEST TIME WAS WHEN I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 80 MPH WHEN THE CAR STALLS WHEN MAKING A TURN AROUND A BEND. I HAVE BEE…
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MY 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE 2.4L ENGINE STALLS WHENEVER THE OIL LEVEL GETS BELOW 60%. IT USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN MAKING TURNS OR SLOWING DOWN. THE ENTIRE CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE IN DRIVE AND SHOWS THE BATTERY LIGHT ON DASH. LATEST TIME WAS WHEN I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 80 MPH WHEN THE CAR STALLS WHEN MAKING A TURN AROUND A BEND. I HAVE BEEN IN 3 ALMOST ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. I'VE TAKEN IT IN TO A DEALERSHIP AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS TO PROTECT THE ENGINE IF THE OIL LEVELS GO TO LOW. HAVE TO PUT THE CAR INTO PARK THEN SHUT THE CAR OFF COMPLETELY, THEN START IT UP AGAIN. LAST HAPPENED 2 MONTHS AGO BEFORE AN OIL CHANGE AND NOW EXPERIENCING WITH 61% OIL LIFE AND CHECKED THE DIPSTICK WHICH WAS MORE THAN ENOUGH OIL TO RUN.
NHTSA ODI #11338502
30,000 miles · Jul 8, 2020
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED. A MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUCTED THE CONTACT TO RESTART THE ENGINE. CROWLEY CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM 1461 FARMINGTON AVE, BRISTOL, CT 06010, (860)261-300…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED. A MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUCTED THE CONTACT TO RESTART THE ENGINE. CROWLEY CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM 1461 FARMINGTON AVE, BRISTOL, CT 06010, (860)261-3000 WAS CONTACTED AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED WHICH WAS STILL PENDING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
NHTSA ODI #11338137
4,100 miles · Jul 7, 2020
Engine
ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING. THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE 'D' DRIVE WAS BLINKING. HAD TO COAST THE CAR TO A SAFE SPOT AT HOME, PUT IN PARK TURNED CAR OFF, THEN RESTARTED. SCARED AND DANGEROUS MOMENT.
NHTSA ODI #11337816
52,000 miles · Jun 29, 2020
Engine
MY JEEP RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME 6 TIMES IN THE TWO YEARS SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW. LAST HAPPENED AROUND 3 WEEKS AGO AS INDICATED BELOW. VERY DANGEROUS. CAN NOT CONTROL WHEN THIS HAPPENS. DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS BECAUSE I WAS PAST DUE FOR AN OIL CHANGE, AND THE ENGINE SHUTTING OFF WA…
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MY JEEP RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME 6 TIMES IN THE TWO YEARS SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW. LAST HAPPENED AROUND 3 WEEKS AGO AS INDICATED BELOW. VERY DANGEROUS. CAN NOT CONTROL WHEN THIS HAPPENS. DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS BECAUSE I WAS PAST DUE FOR AN OIL CHANGE, AND THE ENGINE SHUTTING OFF WAS TO PROTECT THE ENGINE. IF YOU DO A SEARCH ONLINE, YOU'LL SEE MANY OTHER JEEP OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. PLEASE HELP BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. SOMETIMES NOTHING GETS DONE UNTIL SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY HURT. UNFORTUNATELY, THE FEAR OF A LAWSUIT AFTER SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY HURT IS WHAT HAS TO HAPPEN BEFORE ANY ACTION IS TAKEN BY MANUFACTURERS. PLEASE HELP ALL OF US AVOID THAT.
NHTSA ODI #11331558
38,900 miles · Jun 26, 2020
Engine
STALLING ISSUE. STALLS DURING A HARD TURN OR STOP.DEALER KEEPS TELLING ME ITS DUE TO TRANS RECALL. IT IS NOT IT IS DUE TO LOW OIL PRESSURE, SAFETY SHUT OFF. MY VEHICLE HAS DONE THIS SINCE NEW. NOW OVER 40,000 MILES AND CONTINUES TO BE A DEATH TRAP WAITING TO HAPPEN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #11330957
Official recalls
11May 7, 2026
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Drivetrain Control Drivetrain Control Module, PTU, and Electronic Park Brake software, and replace the PTU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 40D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.
Apr 29, 2025
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power and/or loss of park function.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of park function can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the drivetrain control module and PTU software and replace the PTU, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 19, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 01C.
Aug 29, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The steering rack gear may break, possibly causing a loss of steering control.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V99.
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Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The steering rack gear may break, possibly causing a loss of steering control.
Consequence: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V99.
Steering:rack And Pinion:pinion Shaft
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The steering rack gear may break, possibly causing a loss of steering control.
Consequence: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V99.
Jun 13, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The impact and acceleration sensors may fail and reduce the air bag system's ability to properly detect certain crash events.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the inability to properly detect a crash may result in improper air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected sensors, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V63.
Mar 28, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The front passenger seat mounting bolts may be loose.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the seat may move, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will tighten the mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 11, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V31.
Dec 20, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The instrument cluster may fail resulting in a lack of activation of warning chimes, messages, and gauges.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Without the activation of warning chimes, messages, and gauges to provide vehicle information to the driver, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UC4.
Oct 19, 2018
Chrysler(FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Improper transmission calibration may result in a stall.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the transmission controller with a new calibration, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA9.
Aug 9, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
Aug 9, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Jul 26, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica non-hybrid vehicles. A component in the transmission may not have been welded properly, possibly causing the transmission to not transmit engine power to the wheels.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the transmission weld fails, the vehicle will stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U85.
May 25, 2018
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Cylinder damage or camshaft failure can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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