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2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

33/100

#11 most-complained of 16 Grand Cherokee years

The 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 367 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 33, ranking 11th worst out of 16 model years with a "Good" verdict. Brakes are the top problem area (118 complaints, 32%), and the year carries 7 recalls.

Complaints
367
Recalls
7
Crashes / fires
17 / 4
Injuries / deaths
10 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
19
16 city / 23.5 hwy

Top 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes118 (32%)
  2. Electrical System88 (24%)
  3. Engine79 (22%)
  4. Other77 (21%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain45 (12%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras21 (6%)
  7. Structure & Body20 (5%)
  8. Airbags19 (5%)
  9. Steering14 (4%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires12 (3%)

What owners report

  • Brake pedal reportedly fails to engage during stops or parking maneuvers, sometimes leading to a collision with another vehicle.
  • Owners report multiple dashboard warning lights illuminating together, including ABS, traction control, stability control, and tire pressure monitor.
  • Side airbags reportedly failed to deploy during side-impact or head-on collisions at speeds around 40 to 45 mph.
  • Steering wheel reportedly locked briefly at highway speed near 60 mph before releasing on its own.
  • Some owners describe unintended acceleration, including one case where the vehicle accelerated in reverse while backing out of a garage.
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee complaints: complaints filed per quarter602019 Q12020 Q12021 Q12022 Q12023 Q12024 Q12025 Q12026 Q1
523 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2025 Q1 (60).

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls

7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 24V838000Nov 7, 2024Brakes206,502 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

    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.

    Risk: A vehicle that can be started and shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle rollaway. Disabled ABS and ESC systems can reduce vehicle handling and control in certain driving situations. Brake lights that incorrectly illuminate can fail to properly indicate the driver's intention to following traffic. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated pressure transducer and update the ABS module software, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 94B. This recall replaces previous recall number 22V-426. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-426 will need to have the new remedy completed.

  2. NHTSA 23V411000Jun 8, 2023Engine80,629 vehicles

    Engine and engine cooling

    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.

    Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.

  3. NHTSA 22V406000Jun 9, 2022Fuel System138,645 vehicles

    Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump

    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.

    Risk: Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.

See all 7 recalls for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee →

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16 MPG
Highway
23.5 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,150
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2019 compared with other Grand Cherokee years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Best13364519
2018Caution678531021
2019Good33367719
2020Best20238317
2021Good474031217

All Jeep Grand Cherokee years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
NHTSA lists 367 complaints for the 2019 Grand Cherokee, giving it a complaint index of 33 and a "Good" verdict relative to other Grand Cherokee model years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 118 complaints, or 32% of all reports, with a median mileage at failure of 51,850 miles.
Does the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee have brake recalls?
Yes. NHTSA recall 24V838000 covers an ABS module malfunction that can illuminate brake lights and disable ABS, replacing an earlier related recall, 22V426000, for 2018-2019 Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.
How does the 2019 model compare to other Grand Cherokee years?
The 2019 ranks 11th worst of 16 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 33, well below high-complaint years like 2014 (index 100) and 2012 (index 87).
How many recalls does the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2019 Grand Cherokee, covering brakes, engine, fuel system, transmission, and collision-avoidance systems.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.