10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,159 miles

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problem #101

Jul 082019

Cherokee

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver, and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated before the screen went black. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Brownsville, TX, USA

problem #100

Feb 012025

Cherokee

  • miles
My SVC4wheel is unavailable temporarily service needed is on been on since I got jeep recently I was thrown into a ditch and wasn't able to control the jeep due to no 4 wheel drive but my stability control is tied to that. And I believe it is part of the recent ptu recall jeep just had from 2017-2019 jeep Cherokee. I have exact same issue. My jeep acts like it wants to always stall which is part of the recent recall lose of power to the power transfer unit b could become damage band stall. My jeep has exactly same issues as that recall and I was out in a ditch due to lack of power to put it in 4 wheel drive.

- Pioneer , OH, USA

problem #99

Jan 292025

Cherokee

  • miles
ChatGPT You said: My jeep 2019 is losing power and steering which lead em.to.collide with a pole to stop the vehicle in was going around 30 mph and the brakes also stopped working write me a complaint answering these questions with my story What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request" How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others" Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear ChatGPT said: ChatGPT Complaint Regarding Vehicle Malfunction -?" 2019 Jeep To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally report a serious safety issue with my 2019 Jeep, which resulted in a dangerous loss of control while driving. Component/System Failure: While driving at approximately 30 mph, my vehicle suddenly lost power, causing both the steering and braking systems to fail simultaneously. This forced me to collide with a pole in order to stop the vehicle. I believe this may be related to the electrical system, power steering, or braking system. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: This malfunction put both my safety and the safety of others at significant risk. Losing power, steering, and braking capabilities made it impossible to control the vehicle, which could have led to a severe accident involving other vehicles, pedestrians, or property. Reproduction/Confirmation: At this time, I have not had the issue formally reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center, but I am seeking an inspection to determine the cause. Inspections: The vehicle has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives, but I am in the process of reporting this incident to all relevant s

- Macon, GA, USA

problem #98

Oct 182024

Cherokee

  • miles
Engine off, lost power steering and brakes. Gave me an error on the dash something about not being able to shift. Have 2 kids

- San Antonio , TX, USA

problem #97

Jul 012024

Cherokee

  • 104,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist failed to operate as intended, with the "Repair Power Steering" message displayed on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective rack and pinion. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V637000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #96

Sep 172021

Cherokee

  • miles
We have had numerous incidents with our vehicle starting at about 20,000 miles and still happening at 39,000 miles. While driving all of the lights come on, on the dashboard while at the same time the car loses power - losing brakes and power steering. Most recently, the car locked itself after closing the door, the radio has completely turned off to a black screen, eventually restarts itself. While stopped at a red light, it felt like I got rear ended, a bang sound and the car jerked forward. We have only had Jeep dealerships work on the car. The PCM has been replaced, as well as the alternator. They did find a small wire that was rubbing and repaired that as well, However, the problem still persists. This is a major safety issue, I feel this car should not be on the road, we are lucky that no one has been hurt at this point. The last time this happened my husband was making a left turn at an intersection and was very close to being in a serious accident. It is currently in the dealership (for the 5th time).

- Long Beach, NY, USA

problem #95

Jan 172023

Cherokee

  • miles
PTU blew out on the highway at 68mph. Loss of steering. PTU was replaced at a Jeep dealership and has also failed. I-??m now having svc 4wd and ACC unavailable. This is unacceptable

- Northglenn, CO, USA

problem #94

Apr 012024

Cherokee

  • miles
I own a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. While driving approximately 50-60 MPH, the steering wheel was pulling to the right and the left. The movement occurs often while driving over 50 mph requiring tight control of steering wheel. Vehicle evaluated by mechanic and unable to reproduce the movement and no recalls on this at this time, looks to be a common issue with this vehicle. No warning light illuminated, mileage at time of initial problem was 36,000.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #93

Mar 102024

Cherokee

  • miles
The 4WD service light is on. It isn-??t driving right. The internet says thousands of people have similar issues- all reporting the same thing. And defective PTU units are listed as the cause.

- Mobile, AL, USA

problem #92

Dec 062023

Cherokee

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the electric power steering was not functioning properly. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the failure persisted. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V637000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

- Taylor, AR, USA

problem #91

Nov 012023

Cherokee

  • 72,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the steering wheel became firm. The service power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had been diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a faulty steering gear. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

- Oak Lawn, IL, USA

problem #90

Oct 052023

Cherokee

  • miles
I was involved in a single vehicle accident at 5 am on October 5, 2023 on a rural road in Deland, Florida. I was on an unfamiliar road with a sharp curve and as I was trying to slow down the I was unable to slow down or steer the vehicle. It slammed into a cluster of trees and immediately the engine caught fire. I crawled out of the vehicle in pain from the force of the crash and was disoriented. A good Samaritan came to my aide and called the Volusia County Sherriff. I can remember my 2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude was fully engulfed in very intense flames in less than 8 minutes. It was so intense it set fire to the wooded area. This wasn't the first problem I had with this vehicle. I purchased this vehicle new from a dealer in Bowie, MD in 2019. Since that time I replaced all 4 tires due to numerous flat tires starting around 20K miles. I replaced the battery at less than 25K miles. I had braking issues when going downhill in the Washington DC area which caused me to brake hard. I complained and the dealer said they did an inspection. I also had other auto service companies perform checks. I have most of the service records which have cost me so much. I am a disable Gulf War Veteran on a fixed income. I am now waiting for VIN verification by GEICO because the vehicle burned so hot that the engine block and everything metal (melted). Had I not gotten out so soon I would have burned to death.

- Lake Mary, FL, USA

problem #89

Nov 102018

Cherokee

  • 12,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel was pulling to the right and the left. The contact stated that the movement was very slight; however, the failure required corrective steering to maintain the position in the lane. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

- East Wenatchee, WA, USA

problem #88

Sep 062023

Cherokee

  • miles
My steering and braking go completely out of control when my Uconnect radio goes crazy and switches to different stations, modes etc. I lost control of my steering and braking which lead me to run a red light and nearly crash.

- Hobart, IN, USA

problem #87

Jul 302023

Cherokee

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The message "Service Power Steering" was displayed. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The local dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #86

Jun 282023

Cherokee

  • miles
While driving at highway speeds the vehicle engine stalled. I was unable to restart the vehicle after multiple attempts during rush hour traffic. The check engine light is now on and AC has failed as well, vehicle was limped to a dealership. There was a known recall that was repaired back in 2018 on this vehicle but it appears to have come back.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #85

Mar 272023

Cherokee

  • miles
My car just stated acting up I got several warnings, start stop not working, all the systems falling, I have checked battery and alternator but not luck it still have the same issues. Transmission not shifting. It died while I have-??s driving on a really busy highway, luckily I was able to pull over.

- Dallas , TX, USA

problem #84

Mar 252023

Cherokee

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the steering wheel suddenly jerked back and forth and locked. The message "Power Steering Assist Failure" was displayed. The contact stated that he was able to pull to the side of the road by using an excessive amount of physical strength. The contact had found other means of travel, and the vehicle remained on the side of the road of the highway. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

- Jefferson City, MO, USA

problem #83

Feb 082023

Cherokee

  • miles
Electronic steering warning light came on. While driving the steering wheel tightens then loosens. It has not been right since the recall was on it and it was taken and repaired.

- London, KY, USA

problem #82

Nov 282022

Cherokee 4-cyl

  • miles
The vehicle shakes and pulls Riverside auto marinette Wisconsin said $2600 to fix the rack and pinion

- Wausaukee, WI, USA

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