2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 45 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 12% of all 367 complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 11,300 miles. A related recall (20V183000) covers front differential pinion gears, though most complaints describe separate hard-shift and stalling issues.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 45
- 12% of 367
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 11,300 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report hard, jerky shifts and a sudden hesitation between 1st and 2nd gear, especially on cold startup.
- Some describe the transmission shuddering or lunging forward during 3-2-1 downshifts at low speed.
- Several report the vehicle losing power or stalling while driving, including one case where the car came out of gear and lost power to the wheels at 40 mph on the freeway.
- Multiple owners state the transmission needed replacement or a valve body kit after repeated hard-shift complaints.
- One owner reports the vehicle independently shifted into park while driving at 35 mph, triggering a parking brake warning light.
- Another owner reports a loud clunk with a violent shift from a high gear into first gear at highway speed, causing a temporary loss of control.
When 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 5, 2019, latest Aug 20, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- NHTSA 20V183000Mar 26, 2020Transmission & Powertrain515 vehicles
Power train:driveline:differential unit
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.
Risk: A sudden loss of power while driving or loss of the transmission PARK function can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front differential, free of charge. The recall began May 21, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W22.
Transmission & Powertrain 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 many transmission complaints does the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
- NHTSA lists 45 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2019 model year, which is 12% of all 367 complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a transmission or powertrain recall for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- Yes. Recall 20V183000 covers the front differential, where pinion gears may not have been sufficiently hardened, leading to gear damage. Dealers replace the front differential free of charge.
- At what mileage do transmission problems appear on the 2019 Grand Cherokee?
- The median mileage at failure for transmission & powertrain complaints is 11,300 miles, though sample complaints show failures reported as early as 1,300 miles.
- Do transmission problems cause crashes in the 2019 Grand Cherokee?
- NHTSA data for this problem area lists 1 crash and 0 fires and 0 injuries among the 45 complaints.