701 of the 2,798 complaints about the Jeep Cherokee (25.1%) concern Engine, making it the model's second-largest problem area. That share is 1.1× the Engine share across all tracked vehicles.
701Complaints · Engine
25.1%Share of complaints
1.13×vs. all vehicles
80Last 12 months
3.4%Share involving a crash or fire
2Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Engine complaints peak with the 2019 model (467, 29% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2022 model (7). 80 Engine complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 89 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “oil”, “engine”, “stalled”, “light” and “shut”. 25 of these reports (3.4%) describe a crash or fire, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 18V344000 (2018-05-25, model years 2019).
The contact owned a 2021 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sweet/alcohol smell in the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent while in the process of performing a stress test drive.
Engine · 2025-12-10 · ODI 11704201 · Fire
Oil pressure light came on the same day the engine sees on freeway
Engine · 2025-08-26 · ODI 11683037 · Fire
I have filed a reimbursement twice now for recall 26V290000 (FCA Recall 40D). I had this repaired in August of 2025. Both times I have submitted the claim it has been denied because of no remedy available.
Engine · 2026-08-28 · ODI 11760310
Plastic manifold cover has developed a hairline crack and is leaking oil. Vehicle has only 68,000 miles. Mechanic advised there is a national backorder of replacement manifold covers so up to the mercy of the manufacturer to produce more.
Engine · 2026-08-25 · ODI 11759479
An NHSTA #26V290000 report received on 07/05/2026-Power Train from AAA, NHSTA Campaign #25V011000- Power Train, and NHSTA #18V523000- Service brakes, hydraulic foundation and components disc caliper.
Engine · 2026-08-25 · ODI 11759545
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the messages "Reset - Start Unavailable" and "START/STOP System Unavailable" were displayed.
Engine · 2026-08-11 · ODI 11756217
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Campaign 18V344000 · 2018-05-25 · Model years: 2019
Summary: 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.
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Campaign 17V670000 · 2017-10-24 · Model years: 2018
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee and Compass vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. The engines may have a cracked oil pump housing that can result in oil pump failure.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil pump, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 5, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T65.
Why modern engines burn oil, and what owner complaints revealThe design choices that make many recent engines consume oil, the warning signs owners describe, what counts as normal, and which tracked models draw the most engine complaints right now.
Frequently asked questions
How common are Engine problems on the Jeep Cherokee?
701 of the 2,798 complaints about the Jeep Cherokee (25.1%) concern Engine, making it the model's second-largest problem area. That share is 1.1× the Engine share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Jeep Cherokee model years have the most Engine complaints?
By model year, Engine complaints peak with the 2019 model (467, 29% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2022 model (7).
Is there a recall for Jeep Cherokee Engine problems?
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 18V344000 (2018-05-25, model years 2019).