One of the better Grand Cherokee years
Owners filed about 39% fewer complaints than a typical Grand Cherokee year. The area owners reported most is the brakes and stability control, which half of owners reported by about 52,000 miles.
Based on owner complaints to NHTSA, compared with other Grand Cherokee years from 2012 to 2024. A good year can still be a bad car, so check the one you are looking at.
Owners have filed 370 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most reported problem area is the brakes and stability control (118, 32% of complaints), followed by the electrical system and the engine and cooling. That ranks 8th of 13 Grand Cherokee years from 2012 to 2024 for complaints. It has 7 recalls.
2 of these complaints came from Utah owners.
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Problem areas ranked by how many complaints mention them. One complaint can name more than one area. Open an area to see what to check on a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee before you buy.
Brakes and stability control
118 complaintsBrakes that feel soft or grab, grinding, ABS and stability control faults.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 52,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- The pedal should feel firm and the car should stop straight without pulling, grinding or a pulsing pedal.
- The ABS and stability control lights should go out after startup and stay out.
- Look through the wheels at the rotors. A deep lip on the edge means brakes are due soon, which is a fair thing to negotiate on.
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What owners said
Our office has received several notices for a recall on this vehicle regarding the Anti-lock Brake system module. The first notice was post marked 6/3/24 with recall code Z48/NHTSA 22V-426. The second notice was for a 94B/NHTSA 24V-838 recall postmarked 12-4-2024 and another employee took it in to a dealership on 2-12-2025 to be…Owner complaint, filed 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer and repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V838000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). Prior to the appointment, the vehicle had no warning lights or mechanical failures. Following the recall repair, the instrument panel displayed…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 93,000 miles
Electrical system
84 complaintsDead batteries, warning lights, failed screens and cameras, and electrical shorts.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 14,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Test every switch: windows, locks, mirrors, seat heaters, the screen, the backup camera, Bluetooth and every USB port.
- Watch the dash at startup. Every warning light should come on briefly and then go out.
- Have the battery and charging system tested. A weak alternator or battery drain shows up here.
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What owners said
On XXX, I brought my 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee to Elmwood Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for the federal safety recall 24V-838 (FCA 94B) on the ABS module/hydraulic control unit. I picked the vehicle up on the night of XXX with no issues reported by the dealer. On XXX, after running errands and parking in my driveway, I restarted the car and…Owner complaint, filed 2026
I just had a recall repair for my ABS system which was electrical done to my 2019 jeep grand Cherokee. I drove off the lot with it but the next day it wouldn't start, I called the dealership back for an inspection but they stated I would have to pay for a diagnostic. I stated the code that came up when I hooked my OBD scanner up the code…Owner complaint, filed 2026
Engine and cooling
69 complaintsStalling, misfires, oil consumption, leaks, overheating and engine failure.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 31,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Ask the seller not to warm the car up, and start it cold. Listen for ticking, knocking or a rough idle in the first minute.
- Pull the oil dipstick and the oil cap. Low oil, a gasoline smell or a milky film on the cap are reasons to walk away or get an inspection.
- Plug in an OBD2 scanner. Stored or pending codes matter, and so do readiness monitors that show "not ready", which usually means the codes were cleared right before the sale.
- Ask for oil change records. A gap in the records on a model known for engine complaints is a negotiating point at minimum.
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What owners said
Service engine light came on and code read misfire. Tech said that ignition coil one needs replaced and it needed a tune up. They replaced all ignition coils, spark plugs and intake manifold gasket with tune up. Tech said that coolant looked low and checked the reservoir. He said there's a lot of chunks and dried out looking coolant in…Owner complaint, filed 2026
Component Failure & Inspection: The engine water pump assembly failed. This specific failure is a documented factory defect explicitly covered under manufacturer Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) #9100212 and tracked under NHTSA ID #10244344. The failed component was replaced by an authorized dealership; the physical part is not…Owner complaint, filed 2026
Transmission and drivetrain
47 complaintsHarsh or delayed shifts, slipping, shuddering, CVT whine, and drivetrain clunks.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 12,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Drive it from cold if you can. Shifts should be smooth in every gear, including reverse.
- Feel for slipping (revs rise without the car speeding up), shudder at low speed and a delay when you put it in gear.
- Listen for whining, which is a common CVT complaint, and clunks when you go from drive to reverse.
- If it has 4WD or AWD, engage it on the test drive and ask when the transmission and differential fluids were last changed.
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What owners said
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine temperature gauge was excessively high. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and the water pump, spark plugs, ignition coils, intake manifold gasket, and fuel filler neck were replaced. However, after the parts were…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 50,000 miles
-Transmission has been experiencing a very hard downshift intermittently as I am slowing down and/or coming to a stop AND when accelerating. Additionally it feels like it is jerking slightly repeatedly when moving slowly. -It is available for inspection. -When accelerating on the hwy or at intersections the transmission stalls (or…Owner complaint, filed 2026
Driver assist systems
25 complaintsPhantom braking, false collision warnings, and lane keeping or backup sensors that act up.What to check before you buy
Parts named most: Warnings (9), Automatic emergency braking (7), Blind spot detection (6).
What to check before you buy
- Where it is safe, try the adaptive cruise and lane keeping on the test drive and watch for sudden braking or warnings with nothing there.
- Check the windshield in front of the camera and the bumper sensors for cracks, chips or poor repairs.
- Ask whether the windshield has been replaced. The camera has to be recalibrated afterward, and many shops skip it.
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What owners said
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera malfunctioned and became inoperable. The contact reported that the camera brightness was excessively high, which distorted the image and impaired visibility, preventing the contact from seeing properly through the mirror.…Owner complaint, filed 2025, at 62,800 miles
Dash lights for ESC, FCW and traction control are on and a message states that these are not functioning. No crash has occurred.Owner complaint, filed 2025
Air bags
19 complaintsAir bag warning lights, air bags that did not deploy, and inflator recalls.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 17,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- The air bag (SRS) light should come on at startup and go out within a few seconds. If it stays on, the system may not work in a crash.
- Air bag recalls are some of the most serious. Check this exact VIN for open recalls and get proof any recall work was done.
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What owners said
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly ran over an object, causing the vehicle to jerk hard to the left. The contact stated that the guard rail became lodged against the tire, causing the vehicle to turn in the opposite direction into oncoming traffic. The…Owner complaint, filed 2026
As I was sitting in the back part of my jeep in the hatch out of nowhere the car shook and a large bang went off. I searched the car to find out what happened I couldn't figure it out. later when I got home my son noticed that the driver side headrest looked funny. I checked it myself and saw that the driver side air bag on the headrest…Owner complaint, filed 2025
Seats and seat belts
19 complaintsBelts that will not latch or retract, seat adjusters and passenger occupancy sensors.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 61,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Pull out and latch every seat belt, and let each one retract on its own.
- Try every seat adjuster, and watch for a passenger air bag "off" light when an adult is in the seat.
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What owners said
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the vehicle off and occupied by the contact and her children, the headrest unexpectedly disengaged erroneously. The clips were fractured when the contact looked inside the air bag storage of the headrest. The contact sustained an injury…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 80,000 miles
The front seatbelt latch on my 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee will not latch or secure properly. The buckle fails to engage when inserted, leaving the seatbelt unusable. This creates a serious safety hazard because the occupant cannot be restrained while the vehicle is in motion. The issue occurs every time the seatbelt is used and has not…Owner complaint, filed 2026
Lights, wipers and visibility
17 complaintsHeadlights that dim or fail, wiper and washer failures, and windshield cracks.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 40,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Check every light: headlights on low and high, fog lights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights.
- Run the wipers on every speed with washer fluid, and run the defroster front and back.
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What owners said
I recently was driving and my headlights went out, then smoke appeared on the passenger side of my car and immediately caught fire and my car was completely burned down.Owner complaint, filed 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the rear windshield shattered prior to opening the liftgate. The contact stated that at the time of the failure, the vehicle was parked, and the rear defroster was activated. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where…Owner complaint, filed 2022, at 58,000 miles
Cruise control and acceleration
15 complaintsHesitation, loss of power, sudden acceleration and cruise control problems.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 10,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- On the test drive, press the gas gently and firmly. The response should be smooth with no lag or surge.
- Set the cruise control, then use resume and cancel to make sure each one works.
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What owners said
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 20-25 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated around a corner. The contact depressed the brake pedal, and the vehicle slowed down. The vehicle jerked, but the contact was able to continue driving. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local…Owner complaint, filed 2025, at 46,000 miles
Backing out of garage to driveway just a few feet. Car suddenly accelerated on its own to a very high speed in Reverse. Knocked down a tree and busted through the neighbor's garage wall. Attempted to pump brakes but it did not help one bit. My safety was at risk and luckily I was not hurt. Luckily there was no one in the alley or at my…Owner complaint, filed 2021
Steering
14 complaintsLoss of power steering assist, wandering, play in the wheel and noises when turning.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 18,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Turn the wheel lock to lock while parked and listen for groaning, clicking or binding.
- On a straight road the car should track straight with the wheel centered and no loose feeling.
- A power steering warning on the dash, even briefly, deserves a mechanic’s look before you buy.
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What owners said
While merging onto an interstate, the steering wheel became stuck in the R turn position. In order to return the wheel to the center position, driver had to pull steering wheel back to center. This issue only occurs when the car is going greater than 35 mph. Driver can let go of steering wheel and the steering wheel is stuck in the R…Owner complaint, filed 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The contact was unable to turn the steering wheel to the left or the right. The contact was then able to get the steering wheel to turn using more than normal force. The contact pulled over to the side of the…Owner complaint, filed 2024, at 74,000 miles
Suspension
11 complaintsClunks over bumps, broken springs, worn struts and uneven tire wear.What to check before you buy
What to check before you buy
- Drive over a few bumps and potholes slowly with the radio off and listen for clunks or rattles.
- Check the tires for uneven wear on the inside or outside edges, a sign of alignment or suspension trouble.
- Look behind the wheels for oily, wet shocks or struts.
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What owners said
The air suspension / Quadra-Lift system on my 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland with approximately 87,000 miles has failed and is available for inspection upon request. The vehicle is becoming stuck in Off Road 1 ride height and will not reliably return to normal height. When I am able to get it to lower, it raises itself back into Off…Owner complaint, filed 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the contact heard the lower control arm detach from the suspension. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the curb, where the vehicle came to a stop. The contact stated that no air bags deployed in his vehicle. No injury was…Owner complaint, filed 2025, at 121,000 miles
Body, doors and structure
10 complaintsRust, doors and liftgates that will not latch, leaks, and frame or structure concerns.What to check before you buy
Parts named most: Body (8).
What to check before you buy
- Look underneath with a flashlight. Utah road salt is hard on frames, brake lines and the bottoms of doors.
- Open and close every door, the hood and the liftgate, and lock and unlock each one.
- Use a paint thickness gauge and compare panels. A panel that reads very differently from the rest has likely been repaired.
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What owners said
The paint on the roof bubbling, chipping and peeling and visable corrosion on the roof. The paint started peeling two weeks ago.Owner complaint, filed 2025
Driving 35-45 mph, heard a loud pop from the top of the vehicle. The glass from the sun roof popped and shattered. It put myself at risk because if the shade slide, that separates the inside of the car and the sunroof glass, was pulled back, the glass would have came in & injured everyone in the car. It also puts others near the vehicle…Owner complaint, filed 2023
Fuel system
8 complaintsHesitation, stalling, fuel smell, fuel pump and injector failures.What to check before you buy
What to check before you buy
- Smell around the engine bay and under the rear of the car for raw fuel.
- On the test drive, accelerate firmly from a stop and up a grade. Stumbling, surging or a flashing check engine light are red flags.
- Fuel pump recalls are common. Check this exact VIN for open recalls before you buy.
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What owners said
Fuel pump failed while in route. No check engine light or warning came on before. All systems of the vehicle shut down. Entire family was put in severe danger as the vehicle shut down on the highway. The vehicle was towed to a dealership in which they diagnosed that the fuel pump had failed.Owner complaint, filed 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 57 MPH, the vehicle began to lose motive power. The contact stated she depressed the accelerator pedal to the floor and the vehicle kept losing motive power. The contact stated that she was able to pull over and turned the vehicle off. The contact…Owner complaint, filed 2023, at 56,000 miles
Wheels and tires
2 complaintsTire failures, wheels and lug nuts, and tire pressure sensor faults.What to check before you buy
What to check before you buy
- Read the four-digit DOT date on each tire. Tires older than about six years should be replaced, whatever the tread looks like.
- Check tread depth on all four. On AWD vehicles all four tires should match.
- The tire pressure light should go out after startup.
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What owners said
The jeep grand cherokee came with 20 inch tires. The "full size spare" is only 18 inch. The internet says having 2 different size tires can be dangerous for driving and /or damaging to the differential. Jeep should be made to give a valid full size spare tire. The customer has to pay extra for the 'full size spare'.Owner complaint, filed 2019
Loud creaking sound coming from both front tire areas when driving low speeds and turning the wheel. I took the vehicle to the shop and they could not identify where the creaking noise was coming from. There’s no knocking or shaking in the steering column. It sounds like it’s the shocks/ suspension in both front tires.Owner complaint, filed 2023
Jeep Grand Cherokee complaints by year
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Compare with similar 2019 midsize SUVs
Each car is rated against its own other years, since popular models always get more complaints than rare ones.
| Car | Vs. its other years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee | One of the better years | 7 |
| 2019 Toyota Highlander | Among the worst years | 3 |
| 2019 Honda Pilot | Among the worst years | 13 |
| 2019 Subaru Ascent | Worse than most years | 9 |
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls
Brakes Control unit / module
- Risk
- A vehicle that can be started and shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle rollaway.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the integrated pressure transducer and update the ABS module software, as necessary free of charge.
Full recall summary
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.
Engine and cooling
- Risk
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge.
Full recall summary
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.
Fuel system Fuel pump
- Risk
- Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge.
Full recall summary
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.
Brakes Control unit / module
- Risk
- A vehicle that starts and shifts out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning and/or injury to others outside of the vehicle.
- Fix
- This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V838.
Full recall summary
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.
Engine and cooling Gas recirculation valve
- Risk
- Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge.
Full recall summary
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.
Backup camera
- Risk
- The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge.
Full recall summary
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."
Transmission and drivetrain Differential unit
- Risk
- A sudden loss of power while driving or loss of the transmission PARK function can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front differential, free of charge.
Full recall summary
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.
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most reported problem areas on the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee are the brakes and stability control (118 complaints), the electrical system (84 complaints) and the engine and cooling (69 complaints).
Is the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee a good year to buy?
One of the better Grand Cherokee years. Owners filed about 39% fewer complaints than a typical Grand Cherokee year. The area owners reported most is the brakes and stability control, which half of owners reported by about 52,000 miles. Based on owner complaints to NHTSA, compared with other Grand Cherokee years from 2012 to 2024. A good year can still be a bad car, so check the one you are looking at.
How many recalls does the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recent, from Nov 2024, covers the control unit / module. Recalls cover the whole model year, so check the VIN of the car you are looking at to see which are still open.
At what mileage do 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems start?
Half of the owners who reported a problem with the brakes and stability control gave a mileage of about 52,000 miles or less. Half of the owners who reported a problem with the electrical system gave a mileage of about 14,000 miles or less. Plenty of cars have these problems later or never, so ask for service records.
Which Jeep Grand Cherokee years should I avoid?
The Grand Cherokee years with the most complaints compared with the rest are 2012, 2014 and 2015. Years with clearly fewer complaints are 2016, 2017 and 2020. Years from 2022 on are too new to rate fairly yet.
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