2019 Jeep Cherokee air bags problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2019 Jeep Cherokee — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Power Train- error message stating 4x4 is unavailable, message will appear anytime between when first starting the car to active on the road. While active, there sounds like there’s some sounds coming from the rear tires before message appears. This issue has been consistent since purchasing the…”
filed Mar 31, 2026
“Was in an accident due to hitting ice hit a guard rail going 60 mph on the highway totaled the vehicle but not one air bag deployed.”
filed Jan 21, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Impact and acceleration sensors may fail and reduce the air bag system's ability to…Campaign 19V449000 · Jun 13, 2019
Air Bags problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cherokee | 3 | 6% |
| 2021 Cherokee | 8 | 6% |
| 2020 Cherokee | 7 | 3% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 16 | 2% |
| 2017 Cherokee | 26 | 2% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 30 | 2% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 41 | 2% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 48 | 2% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 21 | 9% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 26 | 7% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 38 | 10% |
| 1998 Cherokee | 52 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Jeep Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.