i just bought the 2019 jeep cherokee trailhawk, had it for about 3 weeks now, only thing i dislike is the small gas tank, other then that love it, would recommend 100%
Also that automatic stop feature is standard on every manufacture now. Mandated by the government Your Cherokee is also so nice because Chrysler recruited EX Mercedes-Benz engineers to do the 2014 and newer redesigns. It’s a luxury car for half the price
You just helped me diagnose my oil cooler leak in 5 min on a 2014 TH with 115k on it. Before that it was the Service 4wd issue as you had. I check back to keep up to date, I think anyone with a TH should. He knows what he’s saying guys thanks so much for your vids
Love the color of your Trailhawk. I have a '14 in Anvil, and once Jeep finally admitted the fault with the transmission and replaced it, I've been loving it. It's got 87K on the clock now and still drives great. I am dealing with a leaky panoramic glass roof at the moment, but I'm hoping to get that sorted next week. It's a shame that they went and ruined the styling of the most recent generation. I much prefer the styling of my '14 compared to the '19. All they did was take the unique aspects of the styling out and made it boring and not quite as rugged looking as the earlier model years.
Thanks yours is a great color as well! I agree about the updated styling. I never needed my trans replaced but wonder if the shifting is improved with the new one. Hope you check out more Jeep videos on the channel!
So, next snow cross event. Sport mode, and *hold* traction control off for 5 seconds until "ESC Full Off" displays. Kiss that FWD bias goodbye. I spin all 4 wheels like a mad man in that mode, albeit in more snow than at the even you were at.
I have a 2019 Cherokee Trail Hawk since new. Purchased specifically for 4 wheel down towing behind my RV, with full automatic transmission, and off-road capability. Nothing else like it on the market. I mostly agree with your love/hate lists.
I own a 2015 cherokee limited. I love it. At 120000 miles nothing has gone wrong with it. "Knock on plastic" I average 28 to 30 mpg out of my V6. It will shock you if you floor it ! My only complaint is the piss poor quality of the AC/Heater system. I have to run it up 10 degrees to get it to respond to putting out cold air. Sometimes it seems to just be in La La Land in regards to the thermostat . For the price I paid for it this should not be a problem. Ac systems have been around for a long time now. I suspect they were trying to up grade it. It would have been far better to not fix something that wasn't broken in the first place. Still can't believe the gas per mile and was wondering about your 18/19 mpg.
I wasn't a fan of the Cherokee when it came out till I saw the Trailhawk and the Altitude trim package and fell in love with it. Definitely the best looking SUV out there. Amazing how black is the new chrome. My lease will be up soon on my Renegade (love the head room) and I plan on leasing a Trailhawk, either Billet Silver,Hydro Blue, or Red. I wish Jeep would get away from the black interiors! To damn hard to keep them clean.
I bought a 2017 in May and really agree with your list. Will look up the auto on/off upgrade. On the "rugged looks" category, But since I bought the Trailhawk primarily to be flat towed behind my motorhome, my top need was having a transfer case with neutral. I love the recovery hooks, but the tow brackets necessitated their removal. However I kept this appointment by cutting the hooks off their original mounts and welding them to a second pair of town bracket adapters so it keeps the look. Also structurally sound so they could still be used if ever needed.
I'm liking the idea of one of these. I've always wanted a wrangler, but with no rear airbags for kids or the lack of a need to do crazy trails, this makes more sense. Snow is my number one obstacle. Love that it has more ground clearance than other CUVs, v6, and that its 4x4 system is better. For 41k? That's pretty nice.
@@CarGuy11 Yeah that is very cool to have those tools if you need it. I have a bunch of Vq Nissans that I love. I wish they'd bring the xterra back something to compete with this Cherokee. I had a 2nd gen Grand Cherokee with the straight 6 and loved that thing.
Have a 2016 TH loaded. Love this vehicle. I even tow two Trail model sxs's on 18' aluminum trailer. I live in weather country sw Colorado mountains. 48000 flawless miles. (love sport mode in heavy traffic)
My only regret on my '17. Only one. Didn't get the panoramic sunroof. Other than that, she has impressed the hell out of me on the trails. She rides good as a daily driver, in warm weather i get around 23mpg, in cold that drops to about 20mpg. I added some Rock rails that also act as step bar. I'll keep everything else stock for now until the stock tires wear out, then it'll be lift, bigger tires and a winch bumper, maybe a roof rack.
I bought mine in Sept 2017 and have put over 10K miles on it. Mostly freeway driving to work and running errands in the weekend, averaged so far 26.5 mpg which really surprised me. So far it has exceeded my expectations. Just wish the throttle response were a bit better.
Have you replaced the stock tires with larger and wider ones? What kind of lift are you going to use? I am looking at the Dobinsons kit and that would give me about 1-2" of total lift so I can put in 265/70s and still keep the stock wheels. I wonder if you are going that route. Thanks.
I have a 2016 Limited, i love it i run in snow mode when on road in winter condition with no trouble i do run a real snow tire in the winter, the only thing i have is my stop start has stopped working, it has just under 100,000km, with no other trouble, looking at a new one maybe trail edition time
The transmission shift being weird isn't a software problem, and updating that just kinda masks the perceived problem. "Normal" automatics only use clutch disks and bands to hold the gears giving you that "rubber band" shift feel as it releases one clutch pack and applies the other at the same time. But the 9 speed made by Friedrichshafen transmissions has 2 gear ranges that aren't connected with clutch packs but rather dog-teeth. This means that for those shifts, the internals need to stop completely to lock together before it can transfer torque. This is why the 9-speed has that strange shift feel. The benefit of this is it can handle more power and wont slip, but because people dont know about this, they assume it is a fault. People dislike what they dont understand. Same reason why CVT transmission cars cut the injectors briefly to simulate a "gear shift". Enough people complained about it, the engineers decided to program a fake shift rather than explain to everyone that there are no gears TO shift. I realize someone in the comments already mentioned the transmission issue, but I wanted to expand on that a bit.
@@CarGuy11 That's like saying a V6 has no excuse because it isn't as smooth as a V12. Different design philosophy. They traded smoothness for the ability to handle more torque and higher fuel economy, I don't think they are looking to be excused because people don't understand it
@@UncleDon226 Boaty.... I appreciate your explanation. I had a 2016 Trailhawk. I have owned over 35 cars. It was the best feeling suspension ride, nice seats ever. The transmission shift from 2nd to 3rd, 3rd to 4th was so bad that it nearly gave me whiplash and hurt me so bad I had to get rid of it. I seriously want another one, but that was a major issue and I mean major. Any recommendations?
@@breathelife365 Mine's a 2018 with the same transmission and I barely notice the shifts unless I bury the pedal in the carpet. Take it in to get a transmission software update which will soften the shift feel
I've had a 2018 Trailhawk for 3 years. Love it and I've also heard complaints about the start/stop system. After awhile I don't even notice it but my girlfriend does. Hates it.
We just picked up a new 2023 Cherokee Trailhawk with the works yesterday. We traded in our 2023 Cherokee Grand Cherokee L Limited, after owning it for only 6 months. The new Uconnect5 in it was a big disappointment--all would be advised to stay clear of it. It is so great to have a Cherokee Trailhawk again with the old trusty and reliable Uconnect4!
There is a small connector at the negative battery terminal with two tiny wires. Don't even consider disconnecting that one! That would disable the auto Start-Stop system! Also gives a warning on the dash that the auto Start-Stop is not available.
As another KL 15 owner I can say you are spot on with this review! My main complaint is the headlights, other than that love this thing! Oh and the full time 4 wheel drive under 40 degrees is killing me! Why?
The pathetic headlights were fixed pretty well in '19. My gas door froze shut all the time in the winter, also fixed in '19. Overall I've been very happy with the three I've owned (14, 15, 19).
I love my ‘18 Cherokee Latitude Plus. I’m still kicking myself for not getting a TH, but she drives like a beast, on and off road. I’ve already put 82K miles on her. 😍
I'm getting 32.5 mpg on interstates and 27.5 city/hwy combined with a 2019 Cherokee Latitude with 3.2 V6. So the range is over 400 miles. It is 2wd. I usually leave the 'start/stop' system on since it does improve mpg. If I'm in backed up traffic it is simple to turn the system off as the video showed - so I did learn to like this system. The styling is great and having the V6 does make for quick ramping on interstates. I love my Jeep.
I love that auto parking brake feature. Especially for those careless valet parkers that don’t use the parking brake and make me cringe when the vehicle rolls on the parking pawl.
I see they did address some of your "dislikes" with the 2019. The lights are supposed to be a big improvement. They are still "improving" the 9 speed and it apparently gets incrementally better every year. We have the 2019 elite. I personally liked the slit lights on the earlier ones, but the 2019 look is still nice and the headlights are wonderful. I personally like the behind on the 2019 better than the earlier ones. There for a couple of years everyone was putting those big ole "butts" on their vehicles and I didn't like it on any of them. The Cherokee was actually more subdued than most of the others. It think it has more to do with license plate placement in terms of a "look."
I just bought a 2019 Compass Trailhawk last week. And I do have to agree the start/stop is one feature I don’t like. It seems this will cause premature wear and tear on the starter. So I don’t know which will cost more in the long run: fuel or new starter.
I own the 2015 Cherokee limited 6 cylinder 4x4. I agree the transmission is not smooth and the auto stop/start is a burden but overall the Jeep is awesome. would recommend the Cherokee!
Ok, so after owning one for 2 years....Overall excellent car! I've been hesitant to buy a Jeep product for over 20 years but did so couple years ago with a good deal on a Trailhawk. The negatives are low (distance) range due to small gas tank requiring frequent stops at gas stations.This gives a false impression that the car is hard on gas. The small gas tank is unfortunate but it was necessitated due to Trailhawk having an off road package that includes rear slide shield, angle/approach, mounted under the car that aids in off road situations. If you do go off road in this car it will feel like you are still on the paved road-because the off road suspension is just that great. Very comfortable leather seats good for tall or big people and comfortable rear seats as well. The info system is simple and superb, Lots of electronics like lane change,blind spot, navigation and adopt cruise on top trims, really a lot packed in a small suv. Super bright headlights that turn, heated steering wheel , heated seats , remote start, panoramic sunroof is now common, good tow capability and a great sounding V-6 and an AWD- that has every selection available from rock to snow etc.. Some may think this car is slow but it is not. However, this car is heavy at some 4500 pounds and the turning radius is rather long. Another negative that bothers me is cylinder activation but it does have an off/on switch so you can deactivate it, however, you have to do that every time you get in the car and start the engine. This car is a better choice than the Forester or an Outback. The off road capability is far better than the Outback regardless what some youtubers claim that Outback can do off road. Secondly the V-6 is so much better than the Subaru's 4 banger ( I used to own 3 Subarus from Legacy to Forester to Outback) If you just want the driving experience than the Tralhawk is better than the Outback, but the Outback will have a better resale value. Finally this design has been around for almost 10 years but it has been continuously updated. The trend is to dislike Jeep products but I'm glad I got one because it is a great car every day to drive.
I'm looking at a used 2015 Trailhawk that I would really love to trade my 2010 Compass Linited in for. I like the fact it rides higher which would he great for our Canadian winters, I love the more aggressive profile look, all for roughly the same size cabin but it feels more comfortable compared to my Compass making it slightly more practical for me. I sat in a 2018 which still has the same feel but I have 1 beef; no space to mount my dashcam. I have mine mounted directly behind my rear view mirror so it's very discrete, I think the 2015 Cherokee Trailhawk has that open space. But the 2018, and I'm finding all the new J/D/C cars, have this casing mount behind the mirror.
Great video. Thanks we have a 2017 with LE plus option and love it. The trans software updates eliminated any jerky shifts ours is smooth. Great in bad weather and off road. Very comfortable on long drives. Only downside is fuel economy and smaller tank.
The rear view camera is blurry when it rains. The transmission is slow to engage between switching from D to R and vice versa. uconnect Infotainment does not have Android Auto or Apple CarPlay I've had nothing but problems with my 2016 model. It's the Limited 3.2 l : Transmission failed at 12K and again at 21K miles. Shifter went bad shortly after that, and now the differential is bad . My previous car was a 2004 Toyota RAV4 and never had any mechanical problems.
The headlight beam pattern looks fine. Probably just a weak bulb(for ex. H11 are meant to be used for fogs, less light output by design). Going with a blue tint bulb will not help. If you want bright get LED or HID aftermarket.
My 18 Cherokee Overland gets 24 25 mpg combined and mid 30s highway. Love the ride and the 6 cyl. and all the tech. I coast to red lights and use adaptive cruise control, but on occasion when I need to hit it it performs well and I love the better gas mileage than my 90 Grand Wagoneer and many past Wranglers. My wife's 2012 Liberty Jet Limited gets about 18 19 mpg ave just like your Trailhawk. 🇺🇸💪
What is the difference between trailhawk and overland? As I know only trailhawk has low range and rear diff lock, but the price is still the same, why?
@@roman6188 Overland is the luxury version and Trailhawk is the off road version packed with expensive serious off road stuff. You can have either the luxury version or serious off road capabilities and I chose the luxury version and good mpg. Both are excellent choices depending on what you want in your Jeep.
I love my 14 Cherokee Trailhawk. I think it is a Love or Hate body style, I think it looks great and I still get compliments on it in 23 and the Green color! I know, I know it's a Dart body... so what ! It moves very well with the V6, does great off-road at the beach and doesn't ride like a Tank for a daily driver.
Hola. Te comento que no puedo actualizar en México el GPS de mi Jeep Cherokee límited 2015. Puedes compartirme el software para actualizarla? Saludos desde Querétaro,Mexico
My 2015 Cherokee Latitude transmission totally failed (seized) within the 1st month of buying it off the showroom floor. Warranty replacement and yes, it has to this day (Nov 2021) the 1st, 2nd, 3rd shifting issue. But damn I still love this Cherokee.
I have a 2017 Cherokee High Altitude and I love it ! If it givez me the same kind of service my 2000 Jeep Sport with 202000 miles gave me I’ll be extremely happy !
Great video and awesome review of dislikes and likes. I couldn't more agree with you on this analysis. As a fellow 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk owner, I have to say that I, overall, love the vehicle. I feel FCA knows what it has with the Jeep brand and, with the money and support it has poured into the brand, it has shamed DaimlerChrysler -- and Chrysler before it -- to now produce a very high-quality product.
I just missed out on looking/ buying a used one in this color. And I like that you put wheel spacers on it. I'll be doing the same if I get one. I currently have a 2015 renegade limited but need to move up to a Cherokee so I can eventually/ maybe tow a small camper.
I’m glad you brought up the fuel economy issue. This had me concerned because I noticed my fuel gauge moved quite quickly. I was comparing this to my 2012 Grand Cherokee. But that Jeep had a 30 gallon tank. Noticeably it seemed to get great milage for the weight.
Idk, we have the 6, and when I decided to remove the start stop I found the vehical was way better on gas and plus its another one of those modern features that dosen't work as good unless the vehical is perfectly tuned it seems! So I shut it off to save from paying for a tune up of cleaning spark plugs! I'll get around to that when I can!
Im not sure id agree with the "firm ride". Have you tested other vehicles in this category or other? I have tested many recently ,and the Trailhawk rides very well even compared to say a Lexus RX350. Having stiff suspension would not make sense since its for off roading.
I also have a 2018 but It handles as it should when you buy a true off road / daily driver. Little front heavy when hitting sharp turns at speed. But it's not meant for that. Awesome vehicle but use it to its potential
Great vid! 232 miles range is really quite low. Which engine would that be? Mine (2016 2.2 turbodiesel, assume only available here in europe? ) has, even driven fast, at least 400 miles.
What spacers and filter did you go with? Great video I have the 2018 trailhawk, it came with the nice HID light and crap halogen lights... love it, the off roading capabilities are great.
Thanks for the great video I am planning to get the 2019 Cherokee Trailhawk and I will definitely do the same mods as yours, 1.5 - 2 inch lift, spacers and a drop in filter
I dont understand the 18 mpg, I have 2018 Cherokee Latitude v6 and get 30-32 mpg highway. But I am nervous about the auto transmission that people complain about and then I cant find no straight answer on when to have the fluid changed, at 45k now seem so it should be changed. So far the one thing I hate is the lack of car manual help that the Cherokee comes with, particularly on the no info part on resetting the Oil Reset Change to 100%, I had to look up a youtube video to find out that is done....
I love the acceleration in sport mode but hate the governor limiting my top speed somewhere around 192 kmh (119 mph) I believe (It's been a while since I pushed it). If I recall correctly, I was only in 7th or 8th gear at the time pulling relatively low revs. I don't know if I've ever got the car into 9th gear and certainly nowhere near the red line around 7500 rpm. Switching into manual shift is helpful but unfortunately doesn't respond quickly to gear changes especially down shifts without a few accelerator pedal tricks. And as far as up shifts go, it's pretty hard to get the transmission to move up a gear as the computer continues to determine the most efficient gear for the speed you're doing. Another pet peeve is the right side columns - front windshield and between front and rear doors - which have a nasty ability to block sight of vehicles approaching from the side. You definitely don't want to pull out into an intersection without double checking to make absolutely sure the road is clear. When I first bought my 2015 Cherokee Nighthawk, I was concerned at how light weight it was compared to previous vehicles I've owned like my '99 Pathfinder and my '78 Land Rover (with a Range Rover v8 engine). The car just didn't instill great confidence that it could handle the icy winter roads of northern Canada. But my opinion has changed. A set of Michelin X-Ice winter tires and I have no worries about my jeep's road handling capabilities in all driving conditions. I must admit, my transmission is smooth and responsive...but maybe I just got lucky (touch wood). I certainly concur about the weak lighting. I've bumped mine up a bit with halogen driving lights and am about to mount some LEDs because above 58° north, so much of my winter driving is on pitch black roads and standard Jeep lighting just doesn't cut it. Not only are the lights dim but beause they're recessed, they quickly get coated with freezing dirty slush rendering them useless unless you enjoy driving by Braille (rumble strips on the highways are my only way of knowing when I'm drifting over the centre line or onto the shoulder as I can't see a thing.)
Just picked up a 2019 Limited and LOVE IT! Hands down, one of the most comfortable vehicles I've ever driven, and since I have to deal with Buffalo winters, I'm super glad to have a Jeep in the garage! ヅ
Ditto on the OEM headlights. There should have been a class action suit filed. They are dangerous. Even with the best replacements available, they are still not as good as those on the later models. Cannot lift the rear wiper all the way up like on the earlier JK models. There are more places on this Jeep for crap to get in than you can get out. I cannot imagine taking this vehicle off road and ever expecting to get it clean. I don't take mine off road, but the area below the wipers trap leave and pine needles that are difficult to remove. My 2001 Jeep Cherokee was seamless. Also, mud flaps. WTF? I know you don't want them on when off roading, but having them on around town saves the rocker panels from getting beat up. Sunroof tubes fill with dirt over time. Water then leaks into the back of the car under the spare tire. Other than that, I love Jeep. Really! BTW, I installed caliper covers. They look awesome and keep the wheels cleaner.
I have a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 2.4 4 cyl and I absolutely hate it. I used to have a 2015 Jeep Cherokee Latitude V6 that I liked much better should've bought it instead of trading it in. The battery on both vehicles went just after the 36,000 mile warranty which is real convenient. The battery was $200 because you need the AGM battery to make the start/stop system work properly. My 2019 2.4 burn through oil at a furious pace. It uses 0W-20 and this a common problem with the 2.4. I have to add about 2-3 qts every 5000 miles, never makes it to the next oil change the oil pressure gets too low and stalls. I have to constantly monitor it. The check engine light is on all the time because there is evap leak somewhere that they can't diagnose. Most people would say tighten your gas cap, well the 2019's don't have a gas cap. I lease this car and will probably get stuck buying it because I'm going to go over my mileage and don't want to pay the fees. So I'm stuck with this lemon. Buyer beware.
CarGuy11 it’s pretty common issue with the 2.4. Has something to do with the way it’s machined. Unfortunately it doesn’t burn oil fast enough to have it replaced under warranty
I have a 2017 Trailhawk and no problem with the headlights. Nice white light. Why in the world did they leave the fog lights halogen bulbs? Going to upgrade them to LED. I also have a JKU and swapped the headlights into full sealed LED’s with halos and integrated turn signals: fantastic! I do feel bad for on coming traffic though.
I have a 2015 Cherokee with 44000 miles on it and the transmission is a nightmare. At 40 mph the transmission will make a loud bang that will make the vehicle shutter. The first time it happened I pulled over because I thought I hit something. Other times when you try to accelerate there is a substantial delay before the transmission will engage. It has been in and out of the dealership and all they do is reset the transmission. There was big lawsuit on the transmission and the Cherokee year in and year out has some of the lowest reliability ratings. My jeep is less than 5 years old and is worth less than 50% of what I paid for it. Do your research before you buy a Cherokee. You will be surprised what you learn.
Maybe they're 2015 problems. I have a 2017 and I love it. The only complaint I agree with is the FWD bias. I live in a place that has snow from October to April or later and I find I need to spend too much time in "snow" mode. That absolutely kills the fuel mileage. While I personally like the ESS, I can understand how having to shut it off every time can be a pain if you don't like it. This is kind of a BS gripe but I find the high setting on the seat is too high (I almost expect to smell bacon after about five minutes) and the low setting is too low. A medium setting would be nice.
I have a 21015 Grand Cherokee the HUGE problem I have with the car is the right side mirror is dangerous it totally blocks off the view of traffic coming from the right side, due to no space between the windshield cowl and the wide mirror My car has chrome around the outside of the mirror, giving the illusion there is no traffic behind the mirror So, when you look for traffic while at a stop ie: traffic light or stop sign it appears that there is no traffic coming from the right, Almost had 3 accidents,
The 2019 Cherokee will be on my shopping list when the lease on my Subaru is up next year. Another Subaru will also be on the list. I have the feeling it will be a close decision.
I had a 2015 Jeep Cherokee and loved it. I have a Grand Cherokee now which I love even more but I miss the fuel use of the Cherokee, And to think I wanted an SRT which just drinks fuel. I still want an SRT thou........
Great video. I have the limited, I took out and dislike that the gears dont slow you down on hills and you have to use brake... which can be a bad thing. I tried the manual shift to lower gear... did not slow it at all. Something I am missing? Thanks.
I don’t like that it had 5 recalls on since I bought it, it isn’t very roomy or comfortable to drive with, and the manual shifting mode seems completely useless to me. Also I think the gas mileage could be better. Next time I will look at buying a Suburu instead.
I traded my challenger R/T for this 2015 trailhawk.I wish I never purchased it.The trans shifts roughly. Took it to the dealer 4 times but to no avail.Bought a F-Pace👍
Oof. How are you managing such awful fuel economy? I have the same vehicle, trim, and engine and I average about 22 or 23 mpg year-round in hilly Colorado. Getting ~320 miles per tank. Also, I don't understand all the hate for the stop/start. I love it and find it very easy to manage in the rare instances when I don't want it shutting off.
Did they improve the pathetic headlights on the '19? On my 15 the stock headlights are very dim to the point of being almost useless on wet roads at night. I see you added a light bar. How about to the sides? Other than the lights I love mine.
I'm looking at either a Trailhawk, or a used Grand Cherokee something or another. My burning question is, why do dealers only stock gunmetal grey Jeeps, with a smattering of white? I see the odd black one around also. So many other colors out there! I love the solid red trailhawk, but you never see them around here...one on Craigslist that I might look at soon...
That's another rare color, I would have that also. Does jeep still option these with saddle color seats? Those would look killer with the green exterior. I saw them on a review of a 75th anniversary grand cherokee, and I wonder why I don't see them on others. It kind of looks like, if you want color, you need to order your jeep new that way...I need to buy used. I'm looking at '14-18 cherokee trailhawks and Grand cherokee overlands. Expen$ive...
Well, what do you know. Today, I bought your exact jeep! Green trailhawk, but no tow package. I have a few hours of getting to know this computer system ahead of me LOL. Your review sold me on the color. Do you do any of your own maintenance- change the plugs, etc?
i just bought the 2019 jeep cherokee trailhawk, had it for about 3 weeks now, only thing i dislike is the small gas tank, other then that love it, would recommend 100%
Nice congrats!
Also that automatic stop feature is standard on every manufacture now. Mandated by the government
Your Cherokee is also so nice because Chrysler recruited EX Mercedes-Benz engineers to do the 2014 and newer redesigns. It’s a luxury car for half the price
Just bought a 2018 Trailhawk, white, and every option available. Love it, now if only I could pry it away from my wife. Great vid man, subbed.
Thanks man congrats! Welcome to the channel!
johnnynitross how’s ur 2018 trail hawk John?
You just helped me diagnose my oil cooler leak in 5 min on a 2014 TH with 115k on it. Before that it was the Service 4wd issue as you had. I check back to keep up to date, I think anyone with a TH should. He knows what he’s saying guys thanks so much for your vids
Appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
Just bought an '18 Cherokee Trailhawk. I would say your likes and dislikes are right on, and I also like the styling of the '18 over the '19.
Thanks congrats! Agreed about the styling. ua-cam.com/video/fQBB4FvFPyc/v-deo.html&t
As far as the headlight bulbs go, you should look into LEDs for that setup
Nah. LED's suck in projector lens'
I love this car. The interior is clean and it feels comfortable even the exterior sleek looking.
You nailed pretty much every thing I have to say about my 2015 TH. Thanks for the vid.
Cool thanks!
Love the color of your Trailhawk. I have a '14 in Anvil, and once Jeep finally admitted the fault with the transmission and replaced it, I've been loving it. It's got 87K on the clock now and still drives great. I am dealing with a leaky panoramic glass roof at the moment, but I'm hoping to get that sorted next week.
It's a shame that they went and ruined the styling of the most recent generation. I much prefer the styling of my '14 compared to the '19. All they did was take the unique aspects of the styling out and made it boring and not quite as rugged looking as the earlier model years.
Thanks yours is a great color as well! I agree about the updated styling. I never needed my trans replaced but wonder if the shifting is improved with the new one. Hope you check out more Jeep videos on the channel!
So, next snow cross event. Sport mode, and *hold* traction control off for 5 seconds until "ESC Full Off" displays. Kiss that FWD bias goodbye. I spin all 4 wheels like a mad man in that mode, albeit in more snow than at the even you were at.
Yeah I did but it turns itself on again over 30mph or so. ua-cam.com/video/ZbtpghxYSew/v-deo.html
Thank for this information
I have a 2019 Cherokee Trail Hawk since new. Purchased specifically for 4 wheel down towing behind my RV, with full automatic transmission, and off-road capability. Nothing else like it on the market. I mostly agree with your love/hate lists.
Cool yep in a class by itself.
I own a 2015 cherokee limited. I love it. At 120000 miles nothing has gone wrong with it. "Knock on plastic" I average 28 to 30 mpg out of my V6. It will shock you if you floor it ! My only complaint is the piss poor quality of the AC/Heater system. I have to run it up 10 degrees to get it to respond to putting out cold air. Sometimes it seems to just be in La La Land in regards to the thermostat . For the price I paid for it this should not be a problem. Ac systems have been around for a long time now. I suspect they were trying to up grade it. It would have been far better to not fix something that wasn't broken in the first place. Still can't believe the gas per mile and was wondering about your 18/19 mpg.
The Trailhawk definitely gets worse mpg due to the off-road bits.
I wasn't a fan of the Cherokee when it came out till I saw the Trailhawk and the Altitude trim package and fell in love with it. Definitely the best looking SUV out there. Amazing how black is the new chrome. My lease will be up soon on my Renegade (love the head room) and I plan on leasing a Trailhawk, either Billet Silver,Hydro Blue, or Red.
I wish Jeep would get away from the black interiors! To damn hard to keep them clean.
Love the rugged look of Trailhawk for sure! Jeep usually offers a tan interior too.
@@CarGuy11 I haven't seen it available for the Trailhwak unfortunately.
I bought a 2017 in May and really agree with your list. Will look up the auto on/off upgrade. On the "rugged looks" category, But since I bought the Trailhawk primarily to be flat towed behind my motorhome, my top need was having a transfer case with neutral. I love the recovery hooks, but the tow brackets necessitated their removal. However I kept this appointment by cutting the hooks off their original mounts and welding them to a second pair of town bracket adapters so it keeps the look. Also structurally sound so they could still be used if ever needed.
Interesting, thanks for sharing & hope you check out more Jeep videos on the channel!
I'm liking the idea of one of these. I've always wanted a wrangler, but with no rear airbags for kids or the lack of a need to do crazy trails, this makes more sense. Snow is my number one obstacle. Love that it has more ground clearance than other CUVs, v6, and that its 4x4 system is better. For 41k? That's pretty nice.
Yeah and only CUV to give you a low range and locking rear diff.
@@CarGuy11 Yeah that is very cool to have those tools if you need it. I have a bunch of Vq Nissans that I love. I wish they'd bring the xterra back something to compete with this Cherokee. I had a 2nd gen Grand Cherokee with the straight 6 and loved that thing.
I just bought a 2016 Cherokee Sport with the 3.2L V6...its preowned and I can get over 210 miles on a half tank of gas...quite impressive for me.
Wow that is great!
Have a 2016 TH loaded. Love this vehicle. I even tow two Trail model sxs's on 18' aluminum trailer. I live in weather country sw Colorado mountains. 48000 flawless miles. (love sport mode in heavy traffic)
Nice thanks for the feedback!
My only regret on my '17. Only one. Didn't get the panoramic sunroof. Other than that, she has impressed the hell out of me on the trails. She rides good as a daily driver, in warm weather i get around 23mpg, in cold that drops to about 20mpg. I added some Rock rails that also act as step bar. I'll keep everything else stock for now until the stock tires wear out, then it'll be lift, bigger tires and a winch bumper, maybe a roof rack.
Nice! I was worried the sunroof would creak plus didn't like that the shade wasn't solid.
I bought mine in Sept 2017 and have put over 10K miles on it. Mostly freeway driving to work and running errands in the weekend, averaged so far 26.5 mpg which really surprised me. So far it has exceeded my expectations. Just wish the throttle response were a bit better.
Have you replaced the stock tires with larger and wider ones? What kind of lift are you going to use? I am looking at the Dobinsons kit and that would give me about 1-2" of total lift so I can put in 265/70s and still keep the stock wheels. I wonder if you are going that route. Thanks.
I have a 2016 Limited, i love it i run in snow mode when on road in winter condition with no trouble i do run a real snow tire in the winter, the only thing i have is my stop start has stopped working, it has just under 100,000km, with no other trouble, looking at a new one maybe trail edition time
Your battery is probably getting weak so stop start doesn’t work. Yes I love the Trailhawk!
I noticed mine stopped working also. Then was stuck in a parking lot a few weeks later. Needed a new battery
The transmission shift being weird isn't a software problem, and updating that just kinda masks the perceived problem. "Normal" automatics only use clutch disks and bands to hold the gears giving you that "rubber band" shift feel as it releases one clutch pack and applies the other at the same time. But the 9 speed made by Friedrichshafen transmissions has 2 gear ranges that aren't connected with clutch packs but rather dog-teeth. This means that for those shifts, the internals need to stop completely to lock together before it can transfer torque. This is why the 9-speed has that strange shift feel. The benefit of this is it can handle more power and wont slip, but because people dont know about this, they assume it is a fault. People dislike what they dont understand. Same reason why CVT transmission cars cut the injectors briefly to simulate a "gear shift". Enough people complained about it, the engineers decided to program a fake shift rather than explain to everyone that there are no gears TO shift.
I realize someone in the comments already mentioned the transmission issue, but I wanted to expand on that a bit.
Thanks but this doesn’t excuse it from being a smooth shifting trans that other designs provide.
@@CarGuy11 That's like saying a V6 has no excuse because it isn't as smooth as a V12. Different design philosophy. They traded smoothness for the ability to handle more torque and higher fuel economy, I don't think they are looking to be excused because people don't understand it
@@UncleDon226 Boaty....
I appreciate your explanation. I had a 2016 Trailhawk. I have owned over 35 cars. It was the best feeling suspension ride, nice seats ever. The transmission shift from 2nd to 3rd, 3rd to 4th was so bad that it nearly gave me whiplash and hurt me so bad I had to get rid of it. I seriously want another one, but that was a major issue and I mean major. Any recommendations?
@@breathelife365 Mine's a 2018 with the same transmission and I barely notice the shifts unless I bury the pedal in the carpet. Take it in to get a transmission software update which will soften the shift feel
I've had a 2018 Trailhawk for 3 years. Love it and I've also heard complaints about the start/stop system. After awhile I don't even notice it but my girlfriend does. Hates it.
Once the battery gets older it stops working so should be soon lol.
We just picked up a new 2023 Cherokee Trailhawk with the works yesterday. We traded in our 2023 Cherokee Grand Cherokee L Limited, after owning it for only 6 months. The new Uconnect5 in it was a big disappointment--all would be advised to stay clear of it. It is so great to have a Cherokee Trailhawk again with the old trusty and reliable Uconnect4!
Wow you got the last model year so hopefully they worked all the bugs out by now.
@@CarGuy11 We are so happy that we got it and in a color we love as well--Sting Gray.
There is a small connector at the negative battery terminal with two tiny wires. Don't even consider disconnecting that one! That would disable the auto Start-Stop system! Also gives a warning on the dash that the auto Start-Stop is not available.
Great video . I finally got mine last july a 22 white trailhawk and absolutely love it .
As another KL 15 owner I can say you are spot on with this review! My main complaint is the headlights, other than that love this thing! Oh and the full time 4 wheel drive under 40 degrees is killing me! Why?
Thanks! I just wish it would be in 4wd from stop to about 20mph so there is no wheel spin starting off.
That remote start is awesome. Thanks so much for that one!
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The pathetic headlights were fixed pretty well in '19. My gas door froze shut all the time in the winter, also fixed in '19. Overall I've been very happy with the three I've owned (14, 15, 19).
Nice thanks for sharing!
I love my ‘18 Cherokee Latitude Plus. I’m still kicking myself for not getting a TH, but she drives like a beast, on and off road. I’ve already put 82K miles on her. 😍
P.S. All hail the V6 engine. I’ll never own a four cylinder again. Ever!
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I'm getting 32.5 mpg on interstates and 27.5 city/hwy combined with a 2019 Cherokee Latitude with 3.2 V6. So the range is over 400 miles. It is 2wd. I usually leave the 'start/stop' system on since it does improve mpg. If I'm in backed up traffic it is simple to turn the system off as the video showed - so I did learn to like this system. The styling is great and having the V6 does make for quick ramping on interstates. I love my Jeep.
Cool thanks for the input!
I love that auto parking brake feature. Especially for those careless valet parkers that don’t use the parking brake and make me cringe when the vehicle rolls on the parking pawl.
For sure it’s a great feature my other vehicles don’t have.
So!?! No oil burning issues? No stalling issues?
People seem to hate the 2.4ltr. but the 3.2ltr. V6 is great. Yes? or No?
Your help please.
No I don’t have those issues with V6. Sounds way better too.
I see they did address some of your "dislikes" with the 2019. The lights are supposed to be a big improvement. They are still "improving" the 9 speed and it apparently gets incrementally better every year. We have the 2019 elite. I personally liked the slit lights on the earlier ones, but the 2019 look is still nice and the headlights are wonderful. I personally like the behind on the 2019 better than the earlier ones. There for a couple of years everyone was putting those big ole "butts" on their vehicles and I didn't like it on any of them. The Cherokee was actually more subdued than most of the others. It think it has more to do with license plate placement in terms of a "look."
Yes they did. Here is my 2019 review! ua-cam.com/video/toxmBYT-P04/v-deo.html&t=
I have a 2015 latitude with a 3.2 and get 30 mi. to a gal. In the city i get 24 to 25. Bought this in 1/23 and i love this car.
Wow Trailhawks do get much worse tho.
I just bought a 2019 Compass Trailhawk last week. And I do have to agree the start/stop is one feature I don’t like. It seems this will cause premature wear and tear on the starter. So I don’t know which will cost more in the long run: fuel or new starter.
I have a vid with a OBD module that can delete it.
I own the 2015 Cherokee limited 6 cylinder 4x4. I agree the transmission is not smooth and the auto stop/start is a burden but overall the Jeep is awesome. would recommend the Cherokee!
Great to hear thanks!
Ok, so after owning one for 2 years....Overall excellent car! I've been hesitant to buy a Jeep product for over 20 years but did so couple years ago with a good deal on a Trailhawk. The negatives are low (distance) range due to small gas tank requiring frequent stops at gas stations.This gives a false impression that the car is hard on gas. The small gas tank is unfortunate but it was necessitated due to Trailhawk having an off road package that includes rear slide shield, angle/approach, mounted under the car that aids in off road situations.
If you do go off road in this car it will feel like you are still on the paved road-because the off road suspension is just that great. Very comfortable leather seats good for tall or big people and comfortable rear seats as well. The info system is simple and superb, Lots of electronics like lane change,blind spot, navigation and adopt cruise on top trims, really a lot packed in a small suv. Super bright headlights that turn, heated steering wheel , heated seats , remote start, panoramic sunroof is now common, good tow capability and a great sounding V-6 and an AWD- that has every selection available from rock to snow etc.. Some may think this car is slow but it is not. However, this car is heavy at some 4500 pounds and the turning radius is rather long. Another negative that bothers me is cylinder activation but it does have an off/on switch so you can deactivate it, however, you have to do that every time you get in the car and start the engine. This car is a better choice than the Forester or an Outback. The off road capability is far better than the Outback regardless what some youtubers claim that Outback can do off road. Secondly the V-6 is so much better than the Subaru's 4 banger ( I used to own 3 Subarus from Legacy to Forester to Outback) If you just want the driving experience than the Tralhawk is better than the Outback, but the Outback will have a better resale value. Finally this design has been around for almost 10 years but it has been continuously updated. The trend is to dislike Jeep products but I'm glad I got one because it is a great car every day to drive.
Awesome thanks for your thorough review!
I'm looking at a used 2015 Trailhawk that I would really love to trade my 2010 Compass Linited in for. I like the fact it rides higher which would he great for our Canadian winters, I love the more aggressive profile look, all for roughly the same size cabin but it feels more comfortable compared to my Compass making it slightly more practical for me.
I sat in a 2018 which still has the same feel but I have 1 beef; no space to mount my dashcam. I have mine mounted directly behind my rear view mirror so it's very discrete, I think the 2015 Cherokee Trailhawk has that open space. But the 2018, and I'm finding all the new J/D/C cars, have this casing mount behind the mirror.
This is the dash cam I installed on mine. ua-cam.com/video/icblmgWu58o/v-deo.html
Great video. Thanks we have a 2017 with LE plus option and love it. The trans software updates eliminated any jerky shifts ours is smooth. Great in bad weather and off road. Very comfortable on long drives. Only downside is fuel economy and smaller tank.
Glad to hear thanks!
The rear view camera is blurry when it rains.
The transmission is slow to engage between switching from D to R and vice versa.
uconnect Infotainment does not have Android Auto or Apple CarPlay
I've had nothing but problems with my 2016 model. It's the Limited 3.2 l :
Transmission failed at 12K and again at 21K miles. Shifter went bad shortly after that, and now the differential is bad . My previous car was a 2004 Toyota RAV4 and never had any mechanical problems.
The headlight beam pattern looks fine. Probably just a weak bulb(for ex. H11 are meant to be used for fogs, less light output by design). Going with a blue tint bulb will not help. If you want bright get LED or HID aftermarket.
I switched to LED for a big improvement. ua-cam.com/video/6XXej-SqWxo/v-deo.html
My 18 Cherokee Overland gets 24 25 mpg combined and mid 30s highway. Love the ride and the 6 cyl. and all the tech. I coast to red lights and use adaptive cruise control, but on occasion when I need to hit it it performs well and I love the better gas mileage than my 90 Grand Wagoneer and many past Wranglers. My wife's 2012 Liberty Jet Limited gets about 18 19 mpg ave just like your Trailhawk. 🇺🇸💪
Nice thanks for sharing!
What is the difference between trailhawk and overland? As I know only trailhawk has low range and rear diff lock, but the price is still the same, why?
@@roman6188 Overland is the luxury version and Trailhawk is the off road version packed with expensive serious off road stuff. You can have either the luxury version or serious off road capabilities and I chose the luxury version and good mpg. Both are excellent choices depending on what you want in your Jeep.
I love my 14 Cherokee Trailhawk. I think it is a Love or Hate body style, I think it looks great and I still get compliments on it in 23 and the Green color! I know, I know it's a Dart body... so what ! It moves very well with the V6, does great off-road at the beach and doesn't ride like a Tank for a daily driver.
Yes love that it still has a V6!
Hola. Te comento que no puedo actualizar en México el GPS de mi Jeep Cherokee límited 2015. Puedes compartirme el software para actualizarla? Saludos desde Querétaro,Mexico
My 2015 Cherokee Latitude transmission totally failed (seized) within the 1st month of buying it off the showroom floor. Warranty replacement and yes, it has to this day (Nov 2021) the 1st, 2nd, 3rd shifting issue. But damn I still love this Cherokee.
Sorry to hear that but glad it was covered under warranty.
I have a 2017 Cherokee High Altitude and I love it ! If it givez me the same kind of service my 2000 Jeep Sport with 202000 miles gave me I’ll be extremely happy !
Nice!
Great video and awesome review of dislikes and likes. I couldn't more agree with you on this analysis.
As a fellow 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk owner, I have to say that I, overall, love the vehicle.
I feel FCA knows what it has with the Jeep brand and, with the money and support it has poured into the brand, it has shamed DaimlerChrysler -- and Chrysler before it -- to now produce a very high-quality product.
Thanks man!
I just missed out on looking/ buying a used one in this color. And I like that you put wheel spacers on it. I'll be doing the same if I get one. I currently have a 2015 renegade limited but need to move up to a Cherokee so I can eventually/ maybe tow a small camper.
Ok thanks! Definitely love the green. Discontinued after 2015.
@@CarGuy11 good to know
Check out GTR lighting. Bulbs 3 times brighter than stock.
If you get LED bulbs you gotta get the box that's gonna convert the lights into some white sexy and did you try premium gas and see how far you'll go
I haven’t noticed a difference in power or range using premium fuel.
AAnd I just bought this vehicle YESTERDAY with 158K on the clock. Am I looking forward to many more pleasant miles ??
I’m glad you brought up the fuel economy issue. This had me concerned because I noticed my fuel gauge moved quite quickly. I was comparing this to my 2012 Grand Cherokee. But that Jeep had a 30 gallon tank. Noticeably it seemed to get great milage for the weight.
Yes hate the small tank.
Idk, we have the 6, and when I decided to remove the start stop I found the vehical was way better on gas and plus its another one of those modern features that dosen't work as good unless the vehical is perfectly tuned it seems! So I shut it off to save from paying for a tune up of cleaning spark plugs! I'll get around to that when I can!
Im not sure id agree with the "firm ride". Have you tested other vehicles in this category or other? I have tested many recently ,and the Trailhawk rides very well even compared to say a Lexus RX350. Having stiff suspension would not make sense since its for off roading.
I also have a 2018 but It handles as it should when you buy a true off road / daily driver. Little front heavy when hitting sharp turns at speed. But it's not meant for that. Awesome vehicle but use it to its potential
You can disconnect the start stop with the safety switch under the hood. Just unplug it
Yeah it gives a warning light on dash then.
@@CarGuy11 , mine only displays the message momentarily at startup and them goes away.
Great colour i love this bronze paint
Great vid! 232 miles range is really quite low. Which engine would that be? Mine (2016 2.2 turbodiesel, assume only available here in europe? ) has, even driven fast, at least 400 miles.
Thanks yeah it’s low. It’s the 3.2l V6.
What spacers and filter did you go with? Great video I have the 2018 trailhawk, it came with the nice HID light and crap halogen lights... love it, the off roading capabilities are great.
Thanks! Here is the spacer video. ua-cam.com/video/P5jspgYQ-ms/v-deo.html
And here is filter video. ua-cam.com/video/ol2-J8geCpw/v-deo.html
Thanks bud! I think I’m going to to buy one soon.
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Thanks for the great video
I am planning to get the 2019 Cherokee Trailhawk and I will definitely do the same mods as yours, 1.5 - 2 inch lift, spacers and a drop in filter
Nice! I didn’t do the lift but tons of other Jeep vids on the channel for more!
What wheel spacer did you use? Any recommendations?
Bora Spacers. ua-cam.com/video/P5jspgYQ-ms/v-deo.html
I dont understand the 18 mpg, I have 2018 Cherokee Latitude v6 and get 30-32 mpg highway. But I am nervous about the auto transmission that people complain about and then I cant find no straight answer on when to have the fluid changed, at 45k now seem so it should be changed. So far the one thing I hate is the lack of car manual help that the Cherokee comes with, particularly on the no info part on resetting the Oil Reset Change to 100%, I had to look up a youtube video to find out that is done....
Trailhawk gets much worse mpgs because of tires, aero, weight etc.
I love the acceleration in sport mode but hate the governor limiting my top speed somewhere around 192 kmh (119 mph) I believe (It's been a while since I pushed it). If I recall correctly, I was only in 7th or 8th gear at the time pulling relatively low revs. I don't know if I've ever got the car into 9th gear and certainly nowhere near the red line around 7500 rpm. Switching into manual shift is helpful but unfortunately doesn't respond quickly to gear changes especially down shifts without a few accelerator pedal tricks. And as far as up shifts go, it's pretty hard to get the transmission to move up a gear as the computer continues to determine the most efficient gear for the speed you're doing. Another pet peeve is the right side columns - front windshield and between front and rear doors - which have a nasty ability to block sight of vehicles approaching from the side. You definitely don't want to pull out into an intersection without double checking to make absolutely sure the road is clear. When I first bought my 2015 Cherokee Nighthawk, I was concerned at how light weight it was compared to previous vehicles I've owned like my '99 Pathfinder and my '78 Land Rover (with a Range Rover v8 engine). The car just didn't instill great confidence that it could handle the icy winter roads of northern Canada. But my opinion has changed. A set of Michelin X-Ice winter tires and I have no worries about my jeep's road handling capabilities in all driving conditions. I must admit, my transmission is smooth and responsive...but maybe I just got lucky (touch wood). I certainly concur about the weak lighting. I've bumped mine up a bit with halogen driving lights and am about to mount some LEDs because above 58° north, so much of my winter driving is on pitch black roads and standard Jeep lighting just doesn't cut it. Not only are the lights dim but beause they're recessed, they quickly get coated with freezing dirty slush rendering them useless unless you enjoy driving by Braille (rumble strips on the highways are my only way of knowing when I'm drifting over the centre line or onto the shoulder as I can't see a thing.)
Nice thanks for sharing!
I just saw a 2015-2019 is it wroth buying one would anything go wrong since it’s a used car
Hi! Great video, planing to buy a 2015 cherokee trailhawk but heard things about transmision failing, have you ever had any issues? Overall thank you.
Thanks! Mine didn’t fail but it does have rough shifting.
@@CarGuy11 thank you for the info.
Fantastic information and very informative thanks a million
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Just picked up a 2019 Limited and LOVE IT! Hands down, one of the most comfortable vehicles I've ever driven, and since I have to deal with Buffalo winters, I'm super glad to have a Jeep in the garage! ヅ
Congrats!
Thanks! ...and keep the great videos coming! ヅ
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What kind did you get??
Ditto on the OEM headlights. There should have been a class action suit filed. They are dangerous. Even with the best replacements available, they are still not as good as those on the later models. Cannot lift the rear wiper all the way up like on the earlier JK models. There are more places on this Jeep for crap to get in than you can get out. I cannot imagine taking this vehicle off road and ever expecting to get it clean. I don't take mine off road, but the area below the wipers trap leave and pine needles that are difficult to remove. My 2001 Jeep Cherokee was seamless. Also, mud flaps. WTF? I know you don't want them on when off roading, but having them on around town saves the rocker panels from getting beat up. Sunroof tubes fill with dirt over time. Water then leaks into the back of the car under the spare tire. Other than that, I love Jeep. Really! BTW, I installed caliper covers. They look awesome and keep the wheels cleaner.
Nice thanks for sharing!
I have a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 2.4 4 cyl and I absolutely hate it. I used to have a 2015 Jeep Cherokee Latitude V6 that I liked much better should've bought it instead of trading it in. The battery on both vehicles went just after the 36,000 mile warranty which is real convenient. The battery was $200 because you need the AGM battery to make the start/stop system work properly. My 2019 2.4 burn through oil at a furious pace. It uses 0W-20 and this a common problem with the 2.4. I have to add about 2-3 qts every 5000 miles, never makes it to the next oil change the oil pressure gets too low and stalls. I have to constantly monitor it. The check engine light is on all the time because there is evap leak somewhere that they can't diagnose. Most people would say tighten your gas cap, well the 2019's don't have a gas cap. I lease this car and will probably get stuck buying it because I'm going to go over my mileage and don't want to pay the fees. So I'm stuck with this lemon. Buyer beware.
Geez didn’t know about the oil consumption issue. Thanks for sharing!
CarGuy11 it’s pretty common issue with the 2.4. Has something to do with the way it’s machined. Unfortunately it doesn’t burn oil fast enough to have it replaced under warranty
I got a 2017 TH i really love it comfortable an amazing off road an fun freeway cruzer
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Yours looks cool
Just bought a trailhawk Jeep 2019 Cherokee
So far awesome
Thanks! Nice congrats!
Subbed! I love mine and it's nice to see that most of us dislike the same things. I absolutely hate the dim lights, tho! :(
Thanks & welcome to the channel!
I have a 2017 Trailhawk and no problem with the headlights. Nice white light. Why in the world did they leave the fog lights halogen bulbs? Going to upgrade them to LED. I also have a JKU and swapped the headlights into full sealed LED’s with halos and integrated turn signals: fantastic! I do feel bad for on coming traffic though.
I cant wait to get one!
Cool!
has 2014 - 2015 used cherokee transmission problems with 3.2 engine?
I have a 2015 Cherokee with 44000 miles on it and the transmission is a nightmare. At 40 mph the transmission will make a loud bang that will make the vehicle shutter. The first time it happened I pulled over because I thought I hit something. Other times when you try to accelerate there is a substantial delay before the transmission will engage. It has been in and out of the dealership and all they do is reset the transmission. There was big lawsuit on the transmission and the Cherokee year in and year out has some of the lowest reliability ratings. My jeep is less than 5 years old and is worth less than 50% of what I paid for it. Do your research before you buy a Cherokee. You will be surprised what you learn.
Ask for new trans. ua-cam.com/video/Uzkvu4XbL1E/v-deo.html
Maybe they're 2015 problems. I have a 2017 and I love it. The only complaint I agree with is the FWD bias. I live in a place that has snow from October to April or later and I find I need to spend too much time in "snow" mode. That absolutely kills the fuel mileage. While I personally like the ESS, I can understand how having to shut it off every time can be a pain if you don't like it. This is kind of a BS gripe but I find the high setting on the seat is too high (I almost expect to smell bacon after about five minutes) and the low setting is too low. A medium setting would be nice.
Heard they did improve things in later years. Thanks for the feedback!
Have a 15 TH and love it! My only complaint like you are the headlights!
I solved the problem here. ua-cam.com/video/fTCkzBfFsaQ/v-deo.html
My #1 complaint is that long front overhang.
One of the things they improved for 2019.
I have a 21015 Grand Cherokee the HUGE problem I have with the car is the right side mirror is dangerous it totally blocks off the view of traffic coming from the right side, due to no space between the windshield cowl and the wide mirror My car has chrome around the outside of the mirror, giving the illusion there is no traffic behind the mirror So, when you look for traffic while at a stop ie: traffic light or stop sign it appears that there is no traffic coming from the right, Almost had 3 accidents,
The 2019 Cherokee will be on my shopping list when the lease on my Subaru is up next year. Another Subaru will also be on the list. I have the feeling it will be a close decision.
Cherokee rides higher for sure.
Hi!! Have you ever changed the horn fuse or know is theres any? Can't find the fuse or relay. Thankyou
Hmm no I haven’t had to.
I couldn't understand the name of the permanent air filter system you installed. What is it, please?
Thanks!
AFE. ua-cam.com/video/ol2-J8geCpw/v-deo.html
I had a 2015 Jeep Cherokee and loved it. I have a Grand Cherokee now which I love even more but I miss the fuel use of the Cherokee, And to think I wanted an SRT which just drinks fuel. I still want an SRT thou........
Haha I hear ya would love SRT too.
You can permanently turn off the start stop in the display
Do you know how to get to that setting? Thanks
Thinking about getting a Trailhawk for a daily. How is the reliability of these? Any of you guys experience any issues?
Have a fully loaded 2016 TH. Mine has had a ton of issues, however it is a beast off road. What are the benefits of the spacers?
Yeah check out more of my videos for issues. Spacers make the stance much more aggressive mainly for appearance but can protect your fenders off-road.
Great video. I have the limited, I took out and dislike that the gears dont slow you down on hills and you have to use brake... which can be a bad thing. I tried the manual shift to lower gear... did not slow it at all. Something I am missing? Thanks.
Thanks yeah engine braking is not too strong.
I like Jeeps, mostly the new JL Wrangler. Agree with your list.
Yeah the JL is sweet! Thanks!
Quick Question on the Auto Park Brake, mine works for the Park position, but not for Drive, in Drive I need to manually put off the Park Brake.
Just drive off in Drive or Reverse & it will automatically release as long as your seatbelt is fastened.
GOING FROM A '12 GRAND TO THIS MY TOP COMPLAINT IS THE SIZE OF THE GAS TANK! I GOT OER 400 MILES PER TANK ON MY GRAND :(
Yes it’s small unfortunately.
I don’t like that it had 5 recalls on since I bought it, it isn’t very roomy or comfortable to drive with, and the manual shifting mode seems completely useless to me. Also I think the gas mileage could be better. Next time I will look at buying a Suburu instead.
Subaru is a car. Jeep is more truck like because it can actually go off-road.
Wow.. I have a 2016... # 1 disconnected the start/stop...# 2 I'm averaging 26 mph ..
Not bad!
same here!!
I traded my challenger R/T for this 2015 trailhawk.I wish I never purchased it.The trans shifts roughly. Took it to the dealer 4 times but to no avail.Bought a F-Pace👍
Yeah trans is low light of this vehicle.
whered you get the front headlight??
ua-cam.com/video/MRDNWPlz0cc/v-deo.htmlsi=75z29eRsjF06rUrn
Great, these look good. I'll check them out. Thanks for this.
Thanks for watching!
Hopefully trading my '16 latitufe lease in on a '19 trailhawk next week in the same olive color.
Cool it’s a different green now.
Oof. How are you managing such awful fuel economy? I have the same vehicle, trim, and engine and I average about 22 or 23 mpg year-round in hilly Colorado. Getting ~320 miles per tank. Also, I don't understand all the hate for the stop/start. I love it and find it very easy to manage in the rare instances when I don't want it shutting off.
I can get that in summer. Winter with remote start & traffic is tough.
I have 2015 Cherokee and I love it also
Ah man, you got heated seats? I didn't get heated seats! And yeah the interior is amazing!!!! You can really see that! Hahahahaha
Need heated seats up North ha!
At least we got that! We are just waiting to get ahold of you somhow to buy that auto start stop!
Did they improve the pathetic headlights on the '19? On my 15 the stock headlights are very dim to the point of being almost useless on wet roads at night. I see you added a light bar. How about to the sides?
Other than the lights I love mine.
I have not seen the 2019s but definitely improved 2015s. The lightbar is great for high beam use.
I'm looking at either a Trailhawk, or a used Grand Cherokee something or another. My burning question is, why do dealers only stock gunmetal grey Jeeps, with a smattering of white? I see the odd black one around also. So many other colors out there! I love the solid red trailhawk, but you never see them around here...one on Craigslist that I might look at soon...
I had to have a green Jeep!
That's another rare color, I would have that also. Does jeep still option these with saddle color seats? Those would look killer with the green exterior. I saw them on a review of a 75th anniversary grand cherokee, and I wonder why I don't see them on others.
It kind of looks like, if you want color, you need to order your jeep new that way...I need to buy used. I'm looking at '14-18 cherokee trailhawks and Grand cherokee overlands. Expen$ive...
Well, what do you know. Today, I bought your exact jeep! Green trailhawk, but no tow package. I have a few hours of getting to know this computer system ahead of me LOL. Your review sold me on the color. Do you do any of your own maintenance- change the plugs, etc?
Nice man congrats! Just do the air filters myself as it’s under warranty and have dealer do oil changes.
Spot on in my opinion. Well done!
Thank you!
Great video! Too bad it’s not a real 4x4 like Subaru
Thanks lol.
Two things.
1. What's the point of those spacers?
2. You have a Pittsburgh accent?
Looks of course LOL. Yep from Pittsburgh.