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2019 Jeep Cherokee Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 24 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee, about 1% of its 1,641 total complaints for the year. A related recall (19V248000) covers loose front passenger seat mounting bolts. Median mileage at failure was 7,000 miles.

Structure & Body complaints
24
1% of 1,641
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
7,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Hood flutters, shimmies, or vibrates at highway speeds, sometimes triggering a stop/start dashboard message and raising fear the hood could detach.
  • Rear liftgate closes on objects in its path despite an obstacle-detection safety feature that owners say failed to stop it.
  • Exterior plastic door trim separates from the body, and the driver-side sun visor has torn loose from the headliner during use.
  • Tail lights develop internal condensation and clouding after the running lights warm the housing, clearing once the lights and vehicle cool.
  • A vehicle suddenly lunged forward while stopped in traffic despite the driver's foot remaining on the brake, resulting in a collision.

When 2019 Jeep Cherokee body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 30, 2018, latest Jun 1, 2026.

2019 Jeep Cherokee structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2018Apr 2019Jul 2020Feb 2021Aug 2022Mar 2024Mar 2025Jun 2026
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2018 to Jun 2026; peak Apr 2019 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee

  1. NHTSA 19V248000Mar 28, 2019Structure & Body253 vehicles

    Seats

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

    Risk: 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.

Structure & Body complaints by Cherokee model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2014120 (5%)
  2. 201595 (5%)
  3. 201640 (3%)
  4. 201712 (1%)
  5. 20185 (1%)
  6. 201924 (1%)
  7. 20206 (2%)
  8. 20211 (1%)
  9. 20221 (2%)
  10. 20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Jeep Cherokee have a body or structure recall?
Yes. Recall 19V248000, reported March 28, 2019, covers loose front passenger seat mounting bolts; dealers tighten the bolts free of charge.
How many structure and body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Cherokee?
NHTSA lists 24 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 Cherokee, about 1% of its 1,641 total complaints for that model year.
At what mileage do structure and body problems typically appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 7,000 miles.
What is the most common structure and body complaint on the 2019 Cherokee?
Owners most often describe the hood shaking, fluttering, or vibrating at highway speeds, sometimes triggering a dashboard warning message.
Were there any crashes or injuries tied to structure and body complaints?
NHTSA data for this area on the 2019 Cherokee shows 3 crashes and 1 injury, with no fires reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.