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2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Airbags Problems

Owners filed 19 airbag complaints for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 5% of all complaints that year, including 9 crashes, 1 fire, and 8 injuries. NHTSA lists no related recall for this issue. The median mileage at failure was 16,600 miles.

Airbags complaints
19
5% of 367
Crashes reported
9
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
8
Median mileage
16,600 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Side and frontal airbags failed to deploy during collisions, including a head-on crash at about 45 mph and a side pole strike at about 40 mph.
  • Passenger-side airbag failed to recognize seat occupancy, with no warning indicator illuminated.
  • Airbag service warning light illuminated intermittently or stayed on for extended periods without a clear cause, in some cases traced to wiring under the driver's seat.
  • Vehicles were involved in crashes where owners reported injuries and total-loss damage after airbags did not deploy.
  • One complaint described a fire occurring alongside a head-on collision.

When 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee airbag complaints were filed

First complaint May 24, 2019, latest Aug 31, 2026.

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2019Nov 2020Feb 2022Feb 2023Jan 2025Oct 2025
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2019 to Aug 2026; peak Jan 2025 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201011 (9%)
  2. 201160 (4%)
  3. 201243 (3%)
  4. 201333 (4%)
  5. 2014209 (9%)
  6. 2015103 (8%)
  7. 201611 (4%)
  8. 201715 (4%)
  9. 201824 (3%)
  10. 201919 (5%)
  11. 202017 (7%)
  12. 202119 (5%)
  13. 20228 (3%)
  14. 202310 (3%)
  15. 20241 (0%)
  16. 20255 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA lists 19 airbag complaints for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is 5% of the 367 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee airbags?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this airbag issue on the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
At what mileage do airbag problems tend to show up?
The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee is 16,600 miles.
Did the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee airbag complaints involve crashes or injuries?
Yes. Of the 19 airbag complaints, 9 involved crashes, 1 involved a fire, and 8 involved injuries.
Is the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee worse than other years for airbag complaints?
Its 5% share is similar to several other years, such as 2017 and 2021 at 5% and 2018 at 3%, though 2014 and 2015 show higher shares at 9% and 8%.

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.