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Jeep Cherokee · Model year 2019

2019 Jeep Cherokee specs, maintenance & manuals

Shopping for a used 2019 Jeep Cherokee or keeping one on the road? Here are the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 12 manufacturer publications, straight from the factory sources.

Horsepower
180–271 hp
Combined MPG
21–26
Recalls
11
Schedule covers
140k miles
Cherokee towing capacity by yearTow ratings for every year we have charts for; the 2019 spec sheet's towing figures are in Specs & features below.See the towing chart

What changed for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee

The 2019 Cherokee versus 2018: what's different, from the factory charts and spec sheets.

All the differences we found (5 more highlights plus full equipment lists)
  • New to the equipment chart: Handsfree power liftgate.
  • EPA combined fuel economy, 3.2L 6-cylinder, 9-speed automatic (FWD): 24 → 23 MPG.
  • EPA combined fuel economy, 2.4L 4-cylinder, 9-speed automatic (AWD): 23 → 24 MPG.
  • EPA combined fuel economy, 3.2L 6-cylinder, 9-speed automatic (AWD): 23 → 22 MPG.
  • Body size: overall length is 183.1 in. (was 182 in.).

Newly standard

  • Uconnect 4 with 7-in. display — Latitude Plus
  • Exhaust System: Dual rear with bright tips — Overland
  • Lighting, Exterior: Fog lamps — Overland
  • Memory system — presets for radio stations, driver’s seat and mirrors — Limited
  • USB — remote — Latitude, Latitude Plus

Newly available

  • Blind-spot Monitoring — Latitude
  • Rear Cross Path detection — Latitude
  • Suspensions: Off-road — Latitude

Moved from standard to optional

  • 17-in. painted aluminum — Latitude
  • Deep-tint glass — Latitude

No longer offered on some trims

  • Uconnect 4C with 8.4-in. display — Latitude Plus
  • 17-in. painted aluminum — Latitude Plus
  • Exhaust System: Single rear with bright tip — Overland
  • Liftgate: Power — Overland
  • P225/55R18 All-season — Overland
  • P225/60R18 BSW Touring — Overland
  • USB charge port in console — Latitude

Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

  • Adaptive Cruise Control-Plus — optional: Limited, Overland, Trailhawk
  • Handsfree power liftgate — standard: Overland — optional: Limited, Trailhawk
  • Mirror: Power, heated — standard: Latitude, Latitude Plus
  • Sunroof — CommandView panoramic sunroof — optional: Latitude Plus, Limited, Overland, Trailhawk
  • 17-in. Black Noise aluminum — optional: Latitude Plus
  • 17-in. painted/polished aluminum — standard: Trailhawk
  • 17-in. Satin Carbon aluminum — standard: Latitude Plus — optional: Limited
  • 17-in. steel — standard: Latitude
  • 18-in. Gloss Black 5-spoke — optional: Latitude Plus
  • 19-in. Granite Crystal aluminum — optional: Limited
  • 7-in. multiview display — standard: Limited, Overland, Trailhawk
  • Charcoal Painted Grille Texture — standard: Overland
  • Engine immobilizer — standard: Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited, Overland, Trailhawk
  • Fuel door — push / push fuel door — standard: Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited, Overland, Trailhawk
  • Gloss Black Grille Surround — optional: Latitude Plus
  • Granite Crystal Grille Surround — optional: Limited
  • Lighting, Exterior: LED low/high beam headlamps — standard: Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited, Overland, Trailhawk
  • Mirror: Accent color — standard: Trailhawk
  • Mirror: Body color — standard: Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited, Overland
  • Mirror: Power, manual foldaway with memory — standard: Limited, Overland — optional: Trailhawk
  • P235/50R19 BSW All-season — standard: Overland
  • Rain-sensing, automatic — Rear, with washer — standard: Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited, Overland, Trailhawk
  • Roof Rails: Gloss Black — optional: Latitude, Latitude Plus
  • Roof Rails: Granite Crystal — optional: Limited
  • Seats, Front: Manual six-way passenger — standard: Latitude, Latitude Plus
  • Seats, rear — 60/40 folding — standard: Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited, Overland, Trailhawk
  • Suspensions: Jeep Active Drive I, single-speed RDM — standard: Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited, Overland
  • Suspensions: Jeep Active Drive II, two-speed PTU 4WD — optional: Latitude Plus, Limited, Overland, Trailhawk
  • Suspensions: Jeep Active Drive Lock — standard: Trailhawk
  • Tonneau cover — standard: Overland — optional: Limited, Trailhawk
  • USB — dual USB port, rear of console — standard: Latitude Plus, Limited, Overland, Trailhawk

No longer on the equipment chart

  • Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go
  • Fuel door — power-locking fuel filler door
  • Mirrors: Power, heated
  • 60/40 folding with six inches of fore/aft adjustment
  • 7-in. multi-view display
  • Cargo Area: Tonneau cover
  • Lighting, Exterior: Fog/cornering lamps
  • Lighting, Exterior: High-intensity discharge headlamps
  • Mirrors: Accent color
  • Mirrors: Body-color
  • Seats, Front: Passenger forward fold-flat
  • SiriusXM Travel — includes five-year trial subscription
  • Wiper System: Rear, with washer

EPA combined fuel economy changes

  • 3.2L 6-cylinder, 9-speed automatic (FWD): 24 → 23 MPG
  • 2.4L 4-cylinder, 9-speed automatic (AWD): 23 → 24 MPG
  • 3.2L 6-cylinder, 9-speed automatic (AWD): 23 → 22 MPG

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2018 and 2019. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2019 Jeep Cherokee specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2019 specification sheet.

General information4 specs
Body Style
Sport-utility vehicle (SUV)
Assembly Plant
Belvidere Assembly Plant, Belvidere, Illinois
EPA Vehicle Class
Multipurpose vehicle
Introduction Date
First quarter of 2018 as a 2019 model
Body and chassis2 specs
Layout
Transverse front engine, 4x2 and 4x4
Construction
Steel uniframe
Engines51 specs
2.0-liter Turbo I-4 engine with engine stop-start (ESS)
AvailabilityOptional — Latitude Plus, Limited, Overland and Trailhawk
Type and DescriptionInline Turbo DOHC
Displacement121.7 cu. in. (1995 cc)
Bore x Stroke3.31 x 3.54 (84.0 x 90)
Valve SystemChain-driven, DOHC, variable-valve timing for intake and exhaust
Fuel InjectionDirect injection
ConstructionAluminum block and aluminum heads
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Power (SAE net)270 hp (200kW) @ 5,250 rpm (134hp/liter)
Torque (SAE net)295 lb.-ft. (400N•m) @ 3,000-4,500rpm
Max. Engine Speed5800 rpm, electronically limited
Fuel RequirementPremium unleaded, 91 octane (R+M)/2 — Recommended; Regular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — Acceptable
Oil Capacity5.0 quarts (4.7 liters)
Coolant Capacity3.4 quarts (3.25 liters)
Emission ControlsCooled, high-pressure EGR. Close coupled three-way catalytic converters. Engine stop-start technology(a)
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)23/31/26 — 4x2; 21/29/24 — Jeep Active Drive I; 20/27/23 — Jeep Active Drive II; 20/26/22 — Jeep Active Drive Lock
Engine Assembly PlantTrenton Engine Plant, Trenton, Michigan
3.2-liter Pentastar V-6 with engine stop-start (ESS)
AvailabilityStandard — Limited 4x4, Trailhawk and Overland; Optional — Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited
Type and Description60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement197.7 cu. in. (3,239 cc)
Bore x Stroke3.58 x 3.27 (91.0 x 83.0)
Valve SystemChain-driven, DOHC, 24 valves, with hydraulic roller finger followers
Fuel InjectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionDie-cast aluminum block, aluminum alloy heads
Compression Ratio10.7:1
Power (SAE net)271 hp (199 kW) @ 6,500 rpm (82.4 hp/liter)
Torque (SAE net)239 lb.-ft. (316 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm
Max. Engine Speed6,500 rpm, electronically limited
Fuel RequirementRegular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity6.0 quarts (5.7 liters)
Coolant Capacity9.7 quarts (9.2 liters)
Emission ControlsTwo mini-oxidation three-way catalytic converters; four heated oxygen sensors; and internal engine features(b). Engine stop-start technology
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)20/29/23 — 4x2; 19/27/22 — Jeep Active Drive I; 18/26/21 — Jeep Active Drive II; 18/24/21 — Jeep Active Drive Lock
Engine Assembly PlantTrenton Engine, Trenton, Michigan
2.4-liter PZEV MultiAir2 Tigershark I-4 with engine stop-start (ESS)
AvailabilityStandard — Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited FWD
Type and DescriptionInline four-cylinder, 16-valve MultiAir with multiport fuel injection
Displacement144 cu. in. (2,360 cc)
Bore x Stroke88 x 97
Valve SystemChain-driven, SOHC, four valves per cylinder (16 total)
Fuel InjectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionAluminum block, aluminum cylinder head
Compression Ratio10:1
Power (SAE net — estimated)180 hp (kW) @ 6,400 rpm
Torque (SAE net — estimated)171 lb.-ft. (234 N•m) @ 4,600 rpm
Max. Engine Speed6,500 rpm
Fuel RequirementUnleaded regular, 87 octane
Oil Capacity5.5 quarts (5.2 liters)
Coolant Capacity7.1 quarts (6.7 liters)
Emission ControlsSingle catalytic converter, heated wide band lambda sensor upstream and mid-catalyst heated oxygen sensor(c). Bin 70 / SULEV 30 with zero evaporative emissions
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)22/31/25 — 4x2; 21/29/24 — Jeep Active Drive I
Engine Assembly PlantDundee Engine Plant, Dundee, Michigan

(a) Meets Bin70 / SULEV 70 emission standard in all 50 states. (b) Meets Bin70 / SULEV 70 emission standard in all 50 states. (c) Meets Bin70 / SULEV 70 emission standard in all 50 states.

Transmission948TE nine-speed automaticTransmission: 948TE nine-speed automatic13 specs
Availability
Standard — all models
Description
Planetary gear train, transverse layout
Ratio Spread
9.81
1st
4.71
2nd
2.84
3rd
1.91
4th
1.38
5th
1.00
6th
0.81
7th
0.70
8th
0.58
9th
0.48
Reverse
3.83
Axle ratios7 specs
3.2-liter 4x2
3.251
3.2-liter 4x4 (non-trailer tow)
3.251
3.2-liter 4x4 (trailer tow)
3.517
3.2-liter 4x4 Active Drive II and Trailhawk
3.517
2.4-liter 4x2
3.734
2.4-liter 4x4 (non-Trailhawk)
3.734
2.0-liter Turbo
3.734
4x4 systemsJeep Active Drive I, Jeep Active Drive II, Jeep Active Drive Lock4x4 systems: Jeep Active Drive I, Jeep Active Drive II, Jeep Active Drive Lock9 specs
Availability
Jeep Active Drive I is optional on Latitude, Latitude Plus and Limited models. Jeep Active Drive II is optional on Latitude Plus and Limited. Jeep Active Drive Lock is standard on Trailhawk
Type
Fully disconnecting 4x2 mode with automatic 4x4 engagement; Electronic 4x4 Low and Neutral range shifting for Active Drive II and Lock; Full-time 4x4 mode with active on demand clutch on all 4x4 systems
Operating Modes
Auto 4x2/4x4; 4x4 Low, Neutral for Active Drive II and Lock
Center Differential Type
None
Terrain Response
Unique tuning in all terrain modes
Low-range Ratio
2.92:1
Locking Rear Differential
Mechanical locking differential on Active Drive Lock: Standard on Trailhawk
Hill-descent Control (HDC)
Electronic Hill-descent Control on Active Drive II and Lock
Selec-Speed Control
Selec-Speed Control on Active Drive Lock
Electrical system2 specs
Alternator
160-amp, 180-amp optional
Battery
700-amp AGM: H7
Suspension2 specs
Front
McPherson strut, long travel coil springs, one-piece steel sub-frame, aluminum lower control arms, stabilizer bar
Rear
Four link rear suspension with trailing arm, aluminum lateral links, isolated high-strength steel rear cradle, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Steering4 specs
Type
Electric power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio
15.15 4x2 and 4x4, 15.36 4x4 Lock
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
4x2: 37.6 (11.5); 4x4 I: 37.7 (11.5); 4x4 II: 38.0 (11.6); 4x4 Jeep Active Drive Lock: 38.1 (11.6)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
2.56 4x2 and 4x4, 2.67 4x4 Lock
Brakes9 specs
front
Size and Type13 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor with 2.36 (60) single-piston floating caliper; 13 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor with 1.89 (48) twin piston floating caliper (available)
Swept Area (per caliper)100.9 sq. in. (651.1 sq. cm), 1 x 60; 130.1 sq. in. (839.4 sq. cm), 2 x 48
rear
Size and Type10.95 x 0.47 (278 x 12) solid rotor with 1.5 (38) single-piston floating caliper; 12.6 x 0.47 (320 x 12) solid rotor with 1.69 (43) single piston floating caliper (available)
Swept Area (per caliper)99.0 sq. in. (638.6 sq. cm) 1 x 38; 117.0 sq. in. (754.8 sq. cm) 1 x 43
Power-assist Type9 + 9 (230 + 230) tandem diaphragm, vacuum assist
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)Standard
Electronic stability control (ESC)Standard
Parking Brake TypeElectric motor on caliper
All-speed Traction ControlStandard
Dimensions and capacities19 specs
Wheelbase
106.48 (2,705) 4x2, 106.6 (2,707) 4x4 I, 107.1 (2,719.8) 4x4 Lock
Track, Front
62.7 (1,594) 4x4, 4x2, 4x4 II, and 63.6 (1,614.4) 4x4 Lock
Track, Rear
63.1 (1,601.2) 4x4 and 4x2, 62.7 (1,594.1) 4x4 II, and 63.5 (1614.1) 4x4 Lock
Overall Length (NAFTA vehicles)
183.1 (4,650) on-road; 182.9 (4,645) Trailhawk
Overall Width
73.2 (1,858.8) 4x2 and 4x4, 74.9 (1,903.6) 4x4 Lock
Overall Height (with roof rack)
66.2 (1,682.9) 4x4, 65.7 (1,670.2) 4x2, 67.3 (1,710) 4x4 II, and 67.8 (1,723.3) 4x4 Lock
Load-floor height
30.9 (785.6) 4x4
Sill-step height
17.9 (453.8) front step height, 18.1(460.8) rear step height, 4x4
Ground Clearances Trailhawk (4x4 with P245/65R17 tires)
8.7 (221.6) minimum running ground clearance (4x4 Lock)
Chassis
9.7 (247.8) cradle bolt head / 8.8 (222.9) front underbody skid plate
Fuel Tank
10.5 (266.2) (bolt under fuel tank) / 10 (255.3) brush guard
Front Axle
10.4 (265.4) two-speed PTU heat shield
Rear Axle
9.7 (246.4) two-speed RDM with locker
Approach Angle (with air dam) (degrees)
29.9 4x4 Lock; 18.9 4x4 I, 21.0 4x4 II; 16.7 4x2
Breakover Angle (degrees)
22.9 4x4 Lock; 19.5 4x4 I; 21.7 4x4 II; 17.7 4x2
Departure Angle (degrees)
32.2 4x4 Lock; 25.0 4x4 I; 27.3 4x4 II; 24.6 4x2
Aero Cd
0.339 (2.4-liter FWD with grille shutters)
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal. (60.0 liter)
Maximum Occupants and Cargo Weight, lbs. (kg)
1,000 (454)

(a) All dimensions measured with two passengers. Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.

Tow capacity, lbs. (kg)4 specs
All models without Trailer Tow Group and equipped with aftermarket Class II type hitch
2,000 (907)
2.4-liter engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III)
2,000 (907)
2.0-liter engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III)
4,000 (1,800)
3.2-liter engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III)
4,500 (2,041)
Curb weight, lbs. (kg)11 specs
2.4-liter 4x2
3,590 (1,629)
3.2-liter 4x2
3,710 (1,683)
2.0-liter 4x2
3,730 (1,692)
2.4-liter 4x4
3,875 (1,758)
3.2-liter 4x4
3,960 (1,798)
2.0-liter 4x4
4,000 (1,815)
3.2-liter 4x4 Lock
4,250 (1,928)
2.0-liter 4x4 Lock
4,260 (1,933)
Weight Distribution, 4x4, percent F/R
57/43
Weight Distribution, 4x2, percent F/R
58/42
GVWR
5,050 lbs. — 2.4-liter FWD; 5,500 lbs. — 2.4-liter 4x4, 3.2-liter FWD, 3.2-liter 4x4
Accommodations1 spec
Seating Capacity — Front/Rear
2/3
Accommodations27 specs
front row
Headroom Without Sunroof39.4 (999.9)
Headroom with Sunroof37.9 (964.5)
Legroom41.1 (1,045)
Shoulder Room57.6 (1,462.3)
Hip Room53.8 (1,366.6)
Seat Travel8.3 (210) driver / 7.5 (190) front passenger
Recliner Range (degrees)8 to 76 (manual) / 8 to 55.25 (powered)
SAE Volume (standard roof)53.98 cu. ft.
second row
Headroom38.5 (978.2)
Legroom40.3 (1,023.2)
Knee Clearance3.5 (90.1)
Shoulder Room55.1 (1,399.8)
Hip Room49.9 (1,268.1)
Recliner Range (degrees)19.25 to 25.25
SAE Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)49.47
cargo access
Liftover Height30.9 (785.6) 4x4
Maximum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening41.4 (1,051) without subwoofer
Minimum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening36.1 (917.2) at top of opening
Maximum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening32.5 (825.0) 4x4 Lock
Minimum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening30.7 (780.0) 4x2
Distance Between Wheelhouse Interior Trim39.4 (1,000.5)
SAE cargo volume
Rear Seats Up, cu. ft. (cu. m)25.8 (0.7); 27.6 (0.8) with cargo floor in lower position
Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)54.7 (1.5)
EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m)128 (3.625)
Behind Rear Seat — Sliding24.6 cu. ft. (0.7 cu. m) rear seat at design position; 26.9 cu. ft. (0.76 cu. m) rear seat at mid travel; 29.1 cu. ft. (0.82 cu. m) rear seat at full forward
Behind Rear Seat — Fixed rear seat24.6 cu. ft. (0.7 cu. m) rear seat at design position
Behind Front-row Seats with Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)54.7 (1.5)
Wheels3 specs
LatitudeLatitude PlusLimitedOverlandTrailhawkTrailhawk (optional)
AvailabilityStandard — LatitudeStandard — Latitude PlusStandard — LimitedStandard — OverlandStandard — TrailhawkOptional — Trailhawk
Type and MaterialFine Silver cast aluminumSatin Carbon cast aluminumPolished aluminum with Technical Grey pocketsPolished aluminum with Hyper Black pocketsPolished aluminum with painted pocketsJet Black semi-gloss painted aluminum
Size17 x 717 x 718 x 719 x 7.517 x 7.517 x 7.5
Tires4 specs
Latitude/Latitude Plus 4x2Limited 4x2Latitude/Latitude Plus 4x4Limited 4x4TrailhawkOverland
AvailabilityStandard — Latitude 4x2 and Latitude Plus 4x2Standard — Limited 4x2Standard — Latitude 4x4 and Latitude Plus 4x4Available — Limited 4x4Standard — TrailhawkStandard — Overland
Size and Type225/60R17 BSW, All-season225/55R18 BSW, All-season225/65R17 BSW, All-season225/60R18 BSW, All-seasonP245/65R17 OWL All-terrainP235/50R19
Mfr. and ModelFirestone Destination LE2Continental ProContact TXFirestone Destination LE2Continental ProContact TXFirestone Destination A/TBridgestone Dueler H/L
Revs per Mile (km)757 (470)745 (462)734 (456)724 (449)713 (443)752 (466)

Source: 2019 Jeep Cherokee Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2019 Jeep Cherokee fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2019 Jeep Cherokee at 21–26 MPG combined; the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo (FWD) is the most efficient and the 3.2L 6-cylinder (4WD) the thirstiest. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.

City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).

VersionEngineTransmission · driveCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Cherokee FWD2.0L 4-cylinder turboSIDI; stop-start9-speed automatic · FWD23MPG31MPG26MPG$2,400345
Cherokee FWD2.4L 4-cylinderstop-start9-speed automatic · FWD22MPG31MPG25MPG$2,500352
Cherokee FWD3.2L 6-cylinderstop-start9-speed automatic · FWD20MPG29MPG23MPG$2,700387
Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II2.0L 4-cylinder turboSIDI; stop-start9-speed automatic · 4WD20MPG27MPG23MPG$2,700387
Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD2.0L 4-cylinder turboSIDI; stop-start9-speed automatic · 4WD20MPG26MPG22MPG$2,850400
Cherokee 4WD2.0L 4-cylinder turboSIDI; stop-start9-speed automatic · AWD21MPG29MPG24MPG$2,600369
Cherokee 4WD2.4L 4-cylinderstop-start9-speed automatic · AWD21MPG29MPG24MPG$2,600370
Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II3.2L 6-cylinderstop-start9-speed automatic · 4WD18MPG26MPG21MPG$2,950416
Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD3.2L 6-cylinderstop-start9-speed automatic · 4WD18MPG24MPG21MPG$2,950432
Cherokee 4WD3.2L 6-cylinderstop-start9-speed automatic · AWD19MPG27MPG22MPG$2,850400

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.

2019 Jeep Cherokee wheels & tires

Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.

FitsTireWheelType
Latitude 4x2 and Latitude Plus 4x2Standard
225/60R17Firestone Destination LE2
17 × 7 in, cast aluminum
black sidewall, all-season
Limited 4x2Standard
225/55R18Continental ProContact TX
18 × 7 in, aluminum
black sidewall, all-season
Latitude 4x4 and Latitude Plus 4x4Standard
225/65R17Firestone Destination LE2
17 × 7 in, cast aluminum
black sidewall, all-season
Limited 4x4Available
225/60R18Continental ProContact TX
18 × 7 in, aluminum
black sidewall, all-season
TrailhawkStandard
P245/65R17Firestone Destination A/T
17 × 7.5 in, aluminum
outline white letters, all-terrain
OverlandStandard
P235/50R19Bridgestone Dueler H/L
19 × 7.5 in, aluminum
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Cold tire pressure
Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard, which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare
Compact, non-matching full-size or limited-use spare depending on equipment, stowed under the load floor behind the rear seat; the compact or non-matching full-size spare has no pressure sensor.
Lug nut torque
100 ft-lb (135 N·m), M12 x 1.25 thread, 19 mm socket
Pressure monitor
A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2019 Jeep Cherokee Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2019 Jeep Cherokee maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

Schedule

A dot means the service is due at that mileage.

Additional Inspections

  • Inspect the CV joints
  • Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
  • Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function

Additional Maintenance

  • Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter
Service20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k120k130k140k
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints
Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter
Replace spark plugs – 2.0L engine
Replace spark plugs – 2.4L & 3.2L engine
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary

Also listed, with no set interval: Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pulley, and replace if necessary.

At every oil change

  • Change oil and filter
  • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
  • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
  • Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
  • Inspect exhaust system
  • Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions
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2019 Jeep Cherokee fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Fluid capacities

SystemApplies toCapacity
All engines
Fuel tank (approximate)15.8 gal60 L
2.0L engine
Engine oil with filterSAE 5W-30, API SN PLUS certified5 qt4.7 L
Cooling systemMopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula9 qt8.6 L
2.4L engine
Engine oil with filterSAE 0W-20, API certified5.5 qt5.2 L
Cooling systemMopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula7.2 qt6.8 L
3.2L engine
Engine oil with filterSAE 5W-20, API certified6 qt5.6 L
Cooling systemMopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula10 qt9.5 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Engine coolant
OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 10 Year/150,000 Mile formula coolantMS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
Engine oil2.0L engine
SAE 5W-30 full synthetic, API SN PLUS certifiedMS-13340
Mopar API SN PLUS Certified SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Engine Oil
Engine oil2.4L engine
SAE 0W-20, API certifiedMS-6395
Mopar (Pennzoil and Shell Helix also named)
Engine oil3.2L engine
SAE 5W-20, API certifiedMS-6395
Mopar (Pennzoil and Shell Helix also named)
Engine oil filter
Mopar engine oil filter
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs
Mopar spark plugs
Mopar Spark Plugs
Fuel selection2.0L engine
87 octane (R+M)/2, 0-15% ethanol
—
Fuel selection2.4L and 3.2L engines
87 octane, 0-15% ethanol
—

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Automatic transmission
Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF or equivalent
Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid
Brake master cylinder
DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid (DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 unavailable)
Mopar DOT 3 Brake Fluid

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
2.0L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded (91 or higher for optimal performance, most noticeable in heat or when towing)
Up to 15% (E15)
2.4L and 3.2L engines
87 octane Regular unleaded
Up to 15% (E15)

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorque
Lug nuts/boltsThread M12 x 1.2519 mm socket100 ft‑lb (135 N·m)
  • Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
  • Engine oil grade is also printed on the oil filler cap.
  • Do not use E-85, methanol blends or more than 15% ethanol; this is not a flex-fuel vehicle.
  • Reformulated gasoline is recommended; gasoline without MMT additive is preferred.

Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2019 Jeep Cherokee recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee: 11 recall campaigns, 1,677 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD
16.9% risk
Jeep Cherokee SUV 2WD
17.4% risk

Stars compare vehicles of similar weight; rollover shows the tested chance of a rollover in a single-vehicle crash.

Recalls (11)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Power trainMay 7, 2026 · Campaign 26V290000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.

Risk: A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will update the Drivetrain Control Drivetrain Control Module, PTU, and Electronic Park Brake software, and replace the PTU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed June 25, 2026.

Campaign 26V290000 on NHTSA.gov
Power trainJanuary 16, 2025 · Campaign 25V011000

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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: Dealers will update the drivetrain control module and PTU software and replace the PTU, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 19, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 01C.

Campaign 25V011000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering: rack and pinion: rackAugust 29, 2019 · Campaign 19V637000

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.

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

Fix: 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.

Campaign 19V637000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsJune 13, 2019 · Campaign 19V449000

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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

Campaign 19V449000 on NHTSA.gov
SeatsMarch 28, 2019 · Campaign 19V248000

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.

Fix: 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.

Campaign 19V248000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelDecember 20, 2018 · Campaign 18V917000

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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

Campaign 18V917000 on NHTSA.gov
Show 5 older recalls
Power train: automatic transmissionOctober 19, 2018 · Campaign 18V739000

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

Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of crash.

Fix: 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.

Campaign 18V739000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system: wiring: front underhoodAugust 9, 2018 · Campaign 18V524000

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.

Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Campaign 18V524000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliperAugust 9, 2018 · Campaign 18V523000

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.

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

Fix: 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.

Campaign 18V523000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train: automatic transmissionJuly 26, 2018 · Campaign 18V492000

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.

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

Fix: 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.

Campaign 18V492000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling: engineMay 25, 2018 · Campaign 18V344000

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.

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

Fix: 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.

Campaign 18V344000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
1,677
Crashes
40
Fires
19
Injuries
37
  • Power train835
  • Engine459
  • Electrical system342
  • Unknown or other261
  • Steering120
  • Service brakes107
  • Vehicle speed control83
  • Air bags42

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Cherokee. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2019 Jeep Cherokee owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2019 model year.

Great Lakes owner notes

What counts on a 2019 Jeep Cherokee from Michigan to Tennessee

From the Snowbelt east of Cleveland to the ridges of West Virginia and east Tennessee, this part of the country throws salt, snow and grade at every vehicle. Here is how the 2019 Jeep Cherokee specifications line up against all three.

Wheels, tires and freeze-thaw roads

The smallest 2019 factory size is 225/60R17, the largest P235/50R19. Each thaw in Michigan and Ohio opens new potholes, and a tall sidewall survives them best: the 17-inch fitment flexes over a sharp edge where a low-profile tire can pinch or bend its wheel. After a hard hit, look for a sidewall bubble.

The oil grade on a January morning

Oil capacity is 5 qt (2.0L), 5.5 qt (2.4L) and 6 qt (3.2L), and the manual lists SAE 5W-30 (2.0L), SAE 0W-20 (2.4L) and SAE 5W-20 (3.2L). Where more than one engine appears in the lineup, the engine code on the window sticker settles which grade applies. The wrong one in an Ohio winter gives up a little protection on every cold start, and over years of driveway starts that adds up.

Cranking power for a lake-effect morning

Rated battery output: 700 cold-cranking amps, measured at 0°F. A single-digit night in Traverse City or Fort Wayne cuts what the battery can deliver just as the stiff engine asks more of the starter. Past three winters, an October load test tells you more than the date sticker. Charging comes from a 160- to 180-amp alternator.

Drive systems for lake-effect snow

The 2019 lineup includes front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. Power at both axles pays off when a band off Lake Erie buries the Snowbelt east of Cleveland, or on a steep, unplowed road out of a hollow in eastern Kentucky. It gets you moving; stopping on ice is still up to the tires.

Coolant through freeze and climb

Fluids table: OAT coolant (10-year/150,000-mile formula), 9 qt (2.0L), 7.2 qt (2.4L) and 10 qt (3.2L). Scheduled replacement comes at 10 years or 150,000 miles. Stick to that chemistry, since mixing coolant types can shorten their protective life. On a used Cherokee from Ohio, ask whether the coolant was changed on time, and check the level in the overflow tank with the engine cold before you drive it.

Ground clearance, snowbelt to hills

The spec sheet puts ground clearance at 8.7 inches. Height matters for salt too: a low underbody pushes through slush and packs it around lines and heat shields, where it sits for days. After a slushy week in Cleveland, a run through an underbody wash clears out what the clearance couldn't avoid.

Fuel reserve for storm closures

Fuel capacity: 15.8 gallons. Lake-effect whiteouts can shut stretches of I-94 in Michigan or I-90 through the Ohio Snowbelt for hours, so keep the tank from running low between November and March. If you do end up stranded, a running engine for heat needs a tailpipe clear of snow.

Specifications are the manufacturer's; the weather and road context is ours. When a note here and the 2019 owner's manual disagree, follow the manual.

2019 Jeep Cherokee questions

How much oil does the 2019 Jeep Cherokee take?

With a filter change: 2.0L engine (SAE 5W-30, API SN PLUS certified), 5 qt / 4.7 L; 2.4L engine (SAE 0W-20, API certified), 5.5 qt / 5.2 L; and 3.2L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 6 qt / 5.6 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2019 Jeep Cherokee use?

2.0L engine: SAE 5W-30 full synthetic, API SN PLUS certified (MS-13340); 2.4L engine: SAE 0W-20, API certified (MS-6395); 3.2L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395); and Engine oil filter: Mopar engine oil filter.

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2019 Jeep Cherokee?

At 20,000 miles: inspect the cv joints; inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary; inspect the brake linings, parking brake function; replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2019 Jeep Cherokee owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2019 Jeep Cherokee get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Jeep Cherokee at 21–26 MPG combined, depending on the version. 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, 9-speed automatic, FWD: 23 city / 31 highway / 26 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, FWD: 22 city / 31 highway / 25 combined; 3.2L 6-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, FWD: 20 city / 29 highway / 23 combined; 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, 9-speed automatic, 4WD: 20 city / 27 highway / 23 combined; 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, 9-speed automatic, 4WD: 20 city / 26 highway / 22 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.

What size tires does the 2019 Jeep Cherokee use?

Factory tire sizes: 225/60R17 (Latitude 4x2 and Latitude Plus 4x2); 225/55R18 (Limited 4x2); 225/65R17 (Latitude 4x4 and Latitude Plus 4x4); 225/60R18 (Limited 4x4); P245/65R17 (Trailhawk); and 1 more. The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard on the vehicle, not in a single table.

What changed on the 2019 Jeep Cherokee?

Trailhawk (2TE base) is now called Trailhawk; Body style dropped: 4x4 only; Powertrain: 2.0-liter GMET4 I-4 Turbo — Nine-speed automatic joins the lineup; New option packages: Upland Package, Premium Sound Group, Popular Appearance Group, SafetyTec and 1 more.

Does the 2019 Jeep Cherokee have recalls?

NHTSA lists 11 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The most recent: Power train (May 2026), Power train (January 2025), and Steering: rack and pinion (August 2019). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2019 Jeep Cherokee?

Owners have filed 1,677 complaints about the 2019 Jeep Cherokee with NHTSA. The components named most often are power train (835), engine (459), and electrical system (342). 40 complaints involved a crash and 19 complaints a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

What is the 2019 Jeep Cherokee's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee is 4 out of 5 stars (Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD: 4 and Jeep Cherokee SUV 2WD: 4). The rating combines frontal, side and rollover tests.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle.