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2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 5% of its 367 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 32,800 miles. No related recalls are on file, and the issues include sunroof glass shattering and unexpected tailgate or seat releases.

Structure & Body complaints
20
5% of 367
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
32,800 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Panoramic sunroof glass has popped and shattered while driving at moderate speeds, scattering glass inside and on top of the vehicle.
  • Sunroof drain bolts have rusted within the first year of ownership, letting water leak onto the driver's side floor.
  • The tailgate has opened on its own while driving at highway speed without warning.
  • The second-row seat release button has been depressed accidentally, causing the seat to catapult forward and pinch occupants.
  • Driver and passenger active headrests have deployed suddenly with no collision, striking occupants seated in the vehicle.
  • Driver's seat lower bolstering has worn down and lost support within about a year of purchase.

When 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 7, 2019, latest Aug 22, 2026.

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2019Feb 2021Jan 2023Jan 2024May 2025Jun 2026
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2019 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2022 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

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

  1. 20107 (6%)
  2. 201159 (4%)
  3. 201239 (2%)
  4. 201370 (9%)
  5. 2014406 (17%)
  6. 2015346 (25%)
  7. 201622 (7%)
  8. 201729 (8%)
  9. 201859 (7%)
  10. 201920 (5%)
  11. 20209 (4%)
  12. 202110 (2%)
  13. 202216 (6%)
  14. 202314 (4%)
  15. 20246 (2%)
  16. 20254 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA lists 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 Grand Cherokee, which is 5% of the 367 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee structure and body issues?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 Grand Cherokee.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2019 Grand Cherokee is 32,800 miles.
What kinds of structure and body problems do owners report on the 2019 Grand Cherokee?
Owners report sunroof glass shattering, rusted sunroof bolts causing leaks, tailgates opening unexpectedly, seats catapulting forward, and headrests deploying without a collision.
How does the 2019 Grand Cherokee compare to other years for this problem area?
The 2019 model's 20 complaints and 5% share are lower than years like 2014 (406 complaints, 17% share) and 2015 (346 complaints, 25% share).

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.