2019 Jeep Cherokee

The ZF 9HP 9-speed automatic transmission exhibits rough or jerky shifts, hesitation during acceleration, unexpected gear hunting, and delayed engagement from park. Some owners report the transmission refusing to upshift or downshifting harshly during deceleration, creating a lurching sensation.

Reflash the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with updated calibration software. TSB 21-011-22 addresses shift quality. In severe cases, valve body replacement or full transmission rebuild may be required.

The Power Transfer Unit on AWD models can fail prematurely, sometimes as early as 30,000-50,000 miles. Symptoms include grinding or whining noise from the front differential area, vibration at speed, and eventual loss of AWD capability. The failure is often caused by inadequate lubrication and overheating of the PTU.

Replace the PTU assembly. Fluid should be changed every 60,000 miles as preventive maintenance. TSB 21-004-22 addresses PTU noise diagnosis. Use only Mopar PTU fluid for replacement.

The Uconnect infotainment system experiences intermittent crashes, slow touchscreen response, blank screen episodes, and random reboots. Bluetooth connectivity drops frequently, and the backup camera display may lag or fail to activate when shifting into reverse.

Update to the latest Uconnect software version. Perform a hard reset by disconnecting the battery for 10 minutes. TSB 08-044-22 covers software update procedures. Head unit replacement if the problem persists after updates.

Various electrical issues plague the 2022 Cherokee, including false forward collision warnings, malfunctioning blind-spot sensors, brake warning lights illuminating without cause, and phantom chiming. The auto start-stop system may display exclamation marks and refuse to function. Tail lights can fill with condensation.

Reprogram the Forward Collision Module and sensor modules with updated software. TSB 18-025-22 addresses false collision warnings. Tail light housings may need replacement with improved sealed units.

The dual-zone HVAC system blows inconsistent temperatures between sides, fails to heat or cool adequately, or produces unusual odors from the vents. Owners report musty or mildew smells from the evaporator core, and the system may default to defrost mode unexpectedly.

Clean the evaporator core with an antimicrobial treatment and replace the cabin air filter. Recalibrate the HVAC blend door actuators. TSB 24-006-22 addresses temperature inconsistency in dual-zone systems.

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.

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.

Dealers will update the drivetrain control module and PTU software and replace the PTU, as necessary free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning February 13, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated February 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 01C.

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.

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The front passenger seat mounting bolts may be loose.

In the event of a crash, the seat may move, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chrysler(FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Improper transmission calibration may result in a stall.

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of crash.

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.

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.

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

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.

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

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.

If the transmission weld fails, the vehicle will stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

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.

Cylinder damage or camshaft failure can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.