2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Part of Generation 4 (WK2) — 2011–2021.

20182020
Complaints
523
per 10K Sold
21.5
US Sales
242,969
Crashes
25
Fires
6
Injuries
15
Fatalities
Recalls
7

Worst 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#179 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:20,571 mi
#262 complaints

Hydraulic Brakes

Avg mileage:61,900 mi
Crash-related:2
#359 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:42,396 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Electrical Faults
79
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
20,571
Hydraulic Brakes
62
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
61,900
Engine Problems
59
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
42,396
Brakes
49
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
18,950
Transmission / Drivetrain
43
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
22,327
Airbags
17
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
1
Avg Miles
28,817
Steering Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
41,649
Unintended Acceleration
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
22,518
Headlight/Taillight Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
70,000
Seat Belt Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
73,000
Suspension Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
63,195
Seat-Related Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
21,867
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
16,244
Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
13,300
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
16,244
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
54,608
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
87,823
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee

7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~981,287 vehicles.

24V838000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
~206,502 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may incorrectly illuminate the brake lights and disable the ABS and electronic stability control (ESC). In addition, the vehicle operator may be able to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.

23V411000Engine & Cooling
~80,629 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

22V406000Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:fuel Pump
~138,645 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.

22V426000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
~206,502 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may illuminate the brake lights, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.

20V699000Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve)
~28,884 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.

20V191000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~319,610 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

20V183000Power Train:driveline:differential Unit
~515 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. The front differential may have been assembled with pinion gears that are insufficiently hardened, which can lead to the gear teeth wearing down. If both pinion gears have their teeth sufficiently worn off, torque power can not be transferred from the front wheels to the driveline, resulting in loss of power while driving and loss of the PARK function when stationary.

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2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 523 NHTSA complaints, 25 crash-related, and 7 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 79 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (79 complaints, avg 20,571 mi); Hydraulic Brakes (62 complaints, avg 61,900 mi); Engine Problems (59 complaints, avg 42,396 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 35,543 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee include 25 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 15 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes — 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 981,287 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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