Stalling, battery and 4WD faults after the facelift
The 2019 Cherokee's complaint rate jumped back to about 875 per 100,000 sold. Owners report stalling at intersections, stop-start faults, battery warnings and 'Service 4WD' messages.
Updated November 2026 · based on 1,676 owner complaints and 11 recalls
876 1.4x the Cherokee average
11 free to fix at a dealer
Every Cherokee year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Known problems on the 2019 Cherokee
Top problems and what they cost
Stalling and loss of power
The engine shuts off when pulling away or at a stop, sometimes in traffic.
Fix: Diagnosis $100 to $200; recall 18V344 covers some engines
Engine
Power transfer unit (4WD) failure
'Service 4WD' warning, whining and loss of power.
Fix: PTU $2,500 to $4,000
Transmission and drivetrain
Stop-start and battery warnings
Stop-start unavailable messages and battery light.
Fix: Auxiliary battery $200 to $400
Electrical
Recalls
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.
If the transmission weld fails, the vehicle will stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of crash.
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.
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Cylinder damage or camshaft failure can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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In the event of a crash, the seat may move, increasing the risk of injury.
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2019 Jeep Cherokee
- Confirm recalls 18V344, 18V492, 18V739 and 19V637 show as repaired.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2019 Cherokee has 11 recalls on record, listed below.
- Check for a 'Service 4WD' message and drain the PTU fluid check if possible.The 4WD or AWD system sends power to all wheels through extra gearboxes. Warnings or grinding mean a costly repair, and on plug-in 4xe models check the battery system works too.Owners filed 468 complaints about "Service 4WD" and power transfer unit failure on the 2019 Cherokee, one of the worst years for it.
- Let it idle and pull away several times to check for stalling.An engine that cuts out while driving takes away power steering and brake assist. Driving in stop-and-go traffic is the best way to catch it on a test drive.Owners filed 393 complaints about engine stalling while driving on the 2019 Cherokee, one of the worst years for it.
Questions
Is the 2019 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
Stalling, battery and 4WD faults after the facelift. The 2019 Cherokee's complaint rate jumped back to about 875 per 100,000 sold. Owners report stalling at intersections, stop-start faults, battery warnings and 'Service 4WD' messages.
How many recalls does the 2019 Jeep Cherokee have?
11 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Jeep dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2019 Jeep Cherokee problems?
Stalling and loss of power; Power transfer unit (4WD) failure; Stop-start and battery warnings.
Crash rating shown for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.