Worst 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Hydraulic Brakes
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 79 | — | — | 20,571 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 62 | 2 | — | 61,900 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 59 | 1 | — | 42,396 mi | |
| Brakes | 49 | 4 | 1 | 18,950 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 43 | 1 | — | 22,327 mi | |
| Airbags | 17 | 8 | 1 | 28,817 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | 2 | — | 41,649 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | 1 | — | 22,518 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 9 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 9 | — | — | 73,000 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | 3 | 1 | 63,195 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 8 | — | — | 21,867 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 7 | — | — | 16,244 mi | |
| Fuel System | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 7 | 2 | 1 | 13,300 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 6 | — | — | 16,244 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | — | — | 54,608 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 87,823 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~981,287 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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