CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2019 Cherokee is racking up engine complaints for suddenly shutting down while driving. But the problem could possibly be related to the increasingly defective 9-speed transmission which suffers from hard shifts, lurching problems, and a wiring harness defect that can cause sudden shutdowns or an unexpected shift into neutral.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,309 miles

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2019 Jeep Cherokee brakes problems

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2019 Jeep Cherokee Owner Comments (Page 1 of 4)

problem #76

Apr 022024

Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

This is a known issue with Jeep. But they refuse to repair it at no cost. My emergency brake has become corroded due to water leaking into the module and from time to time the emergency brakes will get stuck to the point my car will not move. This recently happened last night when my vehicle was parked in the garage. I had recently been driving through a major rain storm. And upon trying to use my vehicle the next day... The emergency brakes would not release. My mechanic brought his computer over and verified the check engine light was related to the emergency brakes not releasing. This is a definite safety hazard! I have also noticed that certain safety features are being disabled due to the emergency brake not working properly. For example if I leave my Jeep in drive and open the door the emergency brakes should automatically engage disabling roll away. This feature no longer works. Another future, if my driver seat seat belt was not buckled my emergency brake would engage. This is no longer working. I am very concerned about this. There are countless other reports of emergency brake errors. Please issue a recall!

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #75

Mar 192024

Cherokee

  • miles
The emergency parking brake locked up once while I was moving, on ice, and today I went to move the car and it would not disengage making the car unmovable. I tried all of the online suggestions to disengage it but none worked. I had to have it towed by AAA.

- New York, NY, USA

problem #74

Dec 222023

Cherokee

  • miles
My car's parking brake comes on during both stopping and driving, especially during acceleration. It recently engaged as my daughter, who was using my car to go Christmas shopping, was accelerating from a stop light and into an intersection. She was almost hit from behind when the brakes locked up in the middle of the intersection.

- Valrico, FL, USA

problem #73

Nov 272023

Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car leaks water especially when parking and braking. Coolant always go low. No help from the dealership. This started with very low mileage. I have on it now 68k and it is low again.

- Camarillo, CA, USA

problem #72

Nov 012023

Cherokee

  • miles
Right Rear brake caliper fail causing damaged rotor. Replaced all rear brake components and the service portion of the system dont work. All lights on. Shop is at a loss. Im at a loss why at 45k miles my rear brakes are junk and not being able to repair them.

- Niles, MI, USA

problem #71

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 #70

Oct 302023

Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Parking brake has engaged 3 times now while at a stop light.

- Charlotte , NC, USA

problem #69

Sep 282023

Cherokee

  • miles
I was driving approx 30 mph and my car suddenly came to a stop. The parking brake was engaged for no reason and the car would not move. I had to disengage the parking brake and restart the car. There were cars in back of me and luckily I was not rear ended.

- Valparaiso, IN, USA

problem #68

Sep 092023

Cherokee

  • miles
The electronic parking brake came on while turning slowly. It triggered an error code in the Shift Solenoid A Control, error code P0973. When I turn off the car, wait then turn it on again, it works fine. This has been happening for about 2 years every few months. I took it to the deal when it happen a few months ago, but they couldn't reproduce it. It happens randomly. The vehicle has not been inspected for this occurrence. There were no warning lights or messages prior to it happening.

- Sparks Glencoe, MD, USA

problem #67

Sep 222023

Cherokee

  • miles
One day as I was leaving out of a store parking lot I pulled into oncoming traffic and my emergency brake automatically turned on and stopped me in the middle of the road. This situation was extremely hazardous for me and my 1 year old. I am now aware that the emergency brake automatically engages if your car is not secured (door(s) is still open). I believe this feature is very dangerous and should be fixed immediately.

- Lusby, MD, USA

problem #66

Aug 102023

Cherokee

  • 73,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact came to a stop sign and the vehicle auto-stop; however, while attempting to accelerate after coming to a complete stop, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the emergency warning brake light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #65

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 #64

Aug 122023

Cherokee

  • miles
While stopped at a stop sign, my emergency brake came on by itself and would not release. I was able to shut the vehicle off and then release the brake.

- Glenshaw, PA, USA

problem #63

Aug 042023

Cherokee

  • miles
My breaks make metal on metal sound when breaking. Dealer has confirmed and attempted to fix 6 times the last time they had my Jeep 12 days I got it back this past Friday and still makes the same sound. Makes me feel very unsafe and it appears the dealer has no fix for this

- Depew, NY, USA

problem #62

Jul 072023

Cherokee

  • miles
Emergency brake automatically engages while driving or stopped at a red light. Vehicle must be put into park and turned off in order to override this failure. This puts myself and others as there is no warning of when the emergency brake will engage and causes me stall unexpectedly. Component will be inspected this weekend during my 40K service. Have had the Jeep since Feb 2023 and this has happened sporadically about 5-8 times since then

- Sunrise, FL, USA

problem #61

May 162023

Cherokee

  • miles
I was driving the Jeep Cherokee and it stalled while driving, and engaged the parking brake. I then had to put the vechile in park release the parking brake turn it off then on again in order to make it operational. Since then the vehicle has started to have issues with EVCS and breaking system. The vechile will stall and engage parking brake while idling, driving, or even in park. Having a vechile that engages the braking system automatically increases the risk of getting into a crash. This has happened numerous times and brought up to the dealership in which they stated the vechile was in need of an oil change.

- Lehigh Acres, FL, USA

problem #60

Jan 222023

Cherokee

  • miles
I was stopped at a light and was pressing the gas to go forward. The electric parking brake turned itself on for no reason. I had to turn the car off and restart it while still at the light. fortunately i was not out in the oncoming traffic when this happened and also there was no one behind me at that time.

- The Colony, TX, USA

problem #59

Oct 282022

Cherokee

  • miles
At 35,000 miles the vehicle started vibrating when applying the brakes brought it in for service and I was told that the rotors are warped but brake pads are like brand new they said. Dealership said the brake rotors should be good for 70,000 miles but the factory installed defective rotors now they want me to pay for a complete brake job at $600 do you know what state it that a lot of customers are coming in with this problem why should we be burdened with it? It-€™s their mistake, and it should be rectified.

- North Attleboro, MA, USA

problem #58

Jan 152023

Cherokee

  • miles
Was driving 57mph when the jeep just stopped running. The battery light came on so I pushed the gas peddle to see if it was working it was not. Cars behind me traveling the same speed. Almost got rear-ended before I was Able to pull off the road. Car will not start now. makes a humming/buzzing noise.

- Riddle, OR, USA

problem #57

Dec 012021

Cherokee

  • miles
The parking brake automatically engages while the vehicle is in MOTION. This is extremely unsafe as I have to shut off the engine and turn it back on in the middle of the road.

- Stamford, CT, USA

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