2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems
Engine problems account for 79 complaints on the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee, or 22% of all 367 complaints for that year, with a median failure mileage of 36,061 miles. Two related recalls cover the 3.0L EcoDiesel engine's crankshaft position sensor and EGR cooler.
- Engine complaints
- 79
- 22% of 367
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 36,061 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Vehicle unexpectedly loses power or drops to idle while driving at highway speed, sometimes while cruise control is engaged.
- Engine shuts off entirely while moving, with the transmission losing power even though the gear selector stays in drive, forcing drivers to pull over and restart.
- Vehicle unexpectedly shifts into neutral or park on its own mid-drive, displaying a "shift to park" warning message.
- Sudden, violent downshift from a high gear to first gear at speed, with RPMs spiking above 7,000 and causing the vehicle to lunge.
- Steering wheel locks up in conjunction with an engine shutdown warning, making the vehicle difficult to control.
- Accelerator pedal sticks in the down position, remaining engaged after the driver lifts their foot.
When 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 19, 2019, latest Sep 15, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 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.
- NHTSA 20V699000Nov 12, 2020Engine28,884 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
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.
Risk: Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on December 21, 2021. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available, currently expected to be around March 11, 2021. The recall began March 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is W79.
Engine complaints by Grand Cherokee model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- NHTSA lists 79 engine-related complaints for the 2019 Grand Cherokee, which is 22% of the 367 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2019 Grand Cherokee is 36,061 miles.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 23V411000 covers a crankshaft position sensor tone wheel issue on 3.0L Diesel engines, and recall 20V699000 covers an EGR cooler crack on 3.0L EcoDiesel engines, both spanning 2014-2019/2020 Grand Cherokees.
- Did any 2019 Grand Cherokee engine complaints involve crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data for engine complaints on the 2019 Grand Cherokee shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries reported, with no fires.
- How does the 2019 Grand Cherokee compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2019 model's 22% engine complaint share is lower than several other years, including 2017 at 34%, 2016 at 33%, and 2024 at 45%.