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2019 Jeep Cherokee — 2.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Cherokee 2.4L. Covers both the standard and High Output 2.4L.

Body SUVEngine 2.4LTransmission Automatic 9-spd

The 2019 Jeep Cherokee is built on the KL platform and marketed as a compact SUV powered by a 2.4‑liter engine paired with a nine‑speed automatic transmission, a configuration that balances on‑road efficiency—delivering 21 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and a combined 24 mpg—with the mechanical simplicity of a 5.5‑quart oil capacity and 0W‑20 viscosity requirement. Its power‑train focus is reflected in the reliability data, where power‑train issues dominate the 1,588 total owner complaints recorded for the model year, alongside 11 recalls. Within the broader 1990‑2026 Cherokee lineage, 2019 sits after the peak complaint year of 2014 (2,636 complaints) and well before the record low of 2023 (three complaints), indicating a moderate reliability standing that suggests incremental improvement but still warrants attention to drivetrain durability.

Model year201920182017201620152014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy21/29/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 34 · 700 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 34 · 700 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size225/60R17 99TOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 68191349AC
Engine air filter68245310AA alt 68320315AB
Spark plugSP149125AF alt 68292346AA
BatteryBBH7F001AA alt BBH7A001AA
Front wiper blades68197138AC alt 68197139AA
Serpentine belt04627534AA alt 04893758AA
Thermostat05047264AB alt 04893377AA
Cabin air filter68535624AA alt 68535619AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length181.5 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height66.5 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3662 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 29 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2019 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

9.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.50 sec — 2014 Limited
184 hpHorsepower (as tested)
171 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014Limited 2.4L I-49.50 sec17.20 sec184 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidMopar AW-1
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.6 qt
Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantMS-12106
Engine Coolant Capacity7.2
Engine CoolantMopar Antifreeze/Coolant 68163848AA
Engine Coolant Capacity7.2 qt
Engine Oil0W-20

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.6 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)36.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)37.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)21.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub148.0
Rear Wheel Hub148.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.468-0.572 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance5,287-7,153 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap.047 in

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant CapacityR-1234yf
Oil TypePAG
Oil Capacity4.60 oz
Standard BCI Group Number34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance700 cca
Optional BCI Group Number86
Optional BCI Cranking Performance525 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)53.0-63.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance11.4-12.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine CompressionCranking Speed
Engine CompressionCranking Speed

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque32.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 129.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 89.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.06 in; Rear: 0.06 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.024; Rear: .409
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0003; Rear: .0004
Maximum Rotor Runout.0008

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
144 ft. lbs., Step 2: 89 inch lbs.44 ft. lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 2 stages
17.4 ft. lbs.7.4 ft. lbs
265°
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 92°.15 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6837 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 68°37 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1015 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
17 ft. lbs., Step 2: 12 ft. lbs., Step 3: 26 ft. lbs., Step 4: Do not use a torque wrench: Turn 158-162°.7 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33 ft. lbs., Step 3: 33 ft. lbs., Step 4: Do not use a torque wrench: Turn 125°, Step 5: Loosen all fasteners., Step 6: 22 ft. lbs., Step 7: 33 ft. lbs., Step 8: 33 ft. lbs., Step 9: Do not use a torque wrench: Turn 130°.22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
17 ft. lbs. Step 2: 12 ft. lbs. Step 3: 26 ft. lbs. Step 4: 158-162° do not use a torque wrench.7 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Use new bolts only: Step 1: 21.0 ft. lbs.

251°
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
121 ft. lbs., Step 2: 51°.21 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°.11 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt Tensioner (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Jeep Cherokee stands out as a spike in the KL generation’s complaint and recall trend. After a steady decline from 2,636 complaints in 2014 to 679 in 2018, the 2019 model year surged to 1,589 complaints and 11 recalls, with power train (504 complaints) and engine (163 complaints) dominating the issues. This contrasts sharply with the subsequent years: 2020 dropped to 260 complaints and 3 recalls, and 2021 fell further to 137 complaints. The data does not specify root causes, but the 2019 peak, followed by a rapid normalization, suggests a year-specific problem cluster rather than a persistent design flaw. Given this pattern, a used 2019 Cherokee carries elevated risk compared to the more reliable 2020 or later models.

11
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
405
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,588
Owner complaints
40 involved a crash · 19 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’90’91’92’93’94’95’96’97’99’00’01’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,588 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train504
Engine163
Unknown Or Other124
Electrical System70
Steering56
Electrical System,Engine49
Power Train,Engine47
Service Brakes31

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 11 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V917000Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelReported 20/12/2018

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. Remedy: 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…

18V492000Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 26/07/2018

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… Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 405 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S2208000045 REV.D2026-06-26StructureBackup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
S2523000003 REV.A2026-04-22StructureDoor Latch, Handle And Ajar Additional Service Information.
08-075-26 REV. A2026-04-15Electrical SystemRear Taillamp Condensation Clearing Procedure On occasion, vehicle exterior taillamp…
21-027-26 REV. A2026-04-11Power TrainTwo Speed Power Transfer Unit Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp…
21-027-262026-04-08Power TrainTwo Speed Power Transfer Unit Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 34 batteryVehicles taking 5.5 qtKL-platform vehiclesEngine oil filter 04892339BEEngine air filter 68245310AASpark plug SP149125AFBattery BBH7F001AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesTorque specificationsMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Cherokee 2.4L take?

5.5 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Cherokee have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.4L get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined mpg.