2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 368 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 19th highest complaint count among 26 Grand Cherokee model years with reports.
Of the 2019 reports, 18 involved a crash and 4 involved a fire. 10 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/moduleNov 7, 2024
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 24V838000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine coolingJun 8, 2023
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.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 23V411000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/moduleJun 9, 2022
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 illuminate the brake lights, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
A vehicle that starts and shifts out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning and/or injury to others outside of the vehicle.
This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V838. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy includes updated HCU/ABS module software that prevents the HCU/ABS module from falsely reading pressure in the primary circuit. FCA has decided to do a two-Phase Campaign remedy schedule. Phase 1 began November 17, 2022. Phase 2 begin date has not been determined yet. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed July 28, 2020. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z48.
Campaign 22V426000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, diesel, delivery, fuel pumpJun 9, 2022
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.
Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 22V406000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, exhaust system, emission control, gas recirculation valve (egr valve)Nov 12, 2020
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.
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Campaign 20V699000 on NHTSA.gov
Back over prevention, sensing system, cameraSep 10, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
Campaign 20V191000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, driveline, differential unitMar 26, 2020
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.
A sudden loss of power while driving or loss of the transmission PARK function can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 20V183000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: engine
69 reports, newest first. Show all
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine, Aug 25, 2022
2019 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 22V-426. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED CONFIRMATION THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVER WITHOUT HAVING THE RECALL COMPLETED.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 7, 2022
Small evap leak code has been on my car for almost 12 months. Jeep dealer is not able to identify a fix because the code is so broad and could be triggered by many different issues. Check engine light cannot be cleared due to evap leak
Steering, Electrical system, Engine, Jun 16, 2022
After starting and functioning normally for a ~ mile, a warning came up “stop safely - your vehicle will shut off soon”. I was on a road with no shoulder and had to keep going. In less than a minute, (1/2 mile) power steering failed, all other electrical devices, brake lights, dash lights, Speedo failed shortly thereafter. Engine and trans were barely functioning. I just managed to manhandle ( power steering had failed) it into a parking lot when it shut down completely. There is no way my wife (car owner & usual driver) could have steered it to safety. Once into the lot, Couldn’t electronically unlock doors or put it in park or even turn it completely off. It was literally electronically dead. Had to climb over seat to retrieve pets and perishables from the back as the tailgate open function also failed. Towed to Davis Chrysler Jeep in yulee, Florida. No word on root cause. I assume it was catastrophic batteries failure without any warning or prior symptoms.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Jan 25, 2022
I was sitting at a drive thru when my 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4 started to malfunction. A service shifter light came on, then the service engine light, then the service airbag light. all the lights and windshield wipers went on. no matter what i did lights and wipers kept malfunctioning. My car stalled and I wasn’t able to move it. I turned my car off, turned it back on and again. It let me drive a couple feet but the steering wheel was stiff. Again it stopped moving, wouldn’t allow me to go any further and only made the noise as if I was accelerating. All the lights and windshield wipers kept going crazy. I turned my car off and on again. Lights and wipers never stopped. I was able to drive another couple feet but then the 4x4 locked. The shifter switched from drive to parking and it was stuck on parking. The emergency neutral lever and button locked. My Jeep was going no where. The cables that connect to the battery were extremely hot and could have been a fire hazard. The vehicle was also saying service transmission continue on D, Do not shift or turn off Engine but the vehicle automatically set it self to Parking. My entire car locked down. I could only turn it on and off. I had to get it towed to the nearest auto repair shop. their analysis computer was unable to communicate with the vehicle. Luckily I was in a drive thru and not driving on the street or freeway. I could have been a very dangerous/deadly situation elsewhere. No previous accidents, issues with the jeep. It all happened suddenly.
Engine, Nov 3, 2021
Minor leak in EVAP system. Unsure if malfunction is due to a bad sensor
Air bags, Structure, Engine, Jan 26, 2021, crash
MY VEHICLE (2019 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE) WAS ONLY 1 1/2 YEARS OLD AND WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 45MPH WHEN I WAS STRUCK BY 4-DOOR CHEVY SILVERADO (DRIVER-TO-DRIVER COLLISION) THAT WAS ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN ON GREEN, SO ONLY GOING ABOUT 3-5MPH. THE TRUCK'S STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG DEPLOYED, BUT NONE OF MY JEEP'S DID. MY JEEP'S ENTIRE FRONT AREA WAS CRUSHED, AND DRIVER'S SIDE EXPERIENCED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE AS WELL; RESULTING IN MY JEEP BEING TOTALED. EVERYONE AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS SHOCKED THAT MY JEEP'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. AS A RESULT, I BUSTED MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL, AND 6 WEEKS LATER, I STILL HAVE A KNOT ON MY FOREHEAD. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE A GRAND CHEROKEE AGAIN! I AM COMPLETELY AMAZED THERE ARE ZERO RECALLS!
Engine, Lane departure, Forward collision avoidance, Nov 17, 2020
RECENTLY SUBMITTED A CLAIM. HAD TO TOW TO MY DEALERSHIP AND WAS JUST NOTIFIED THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS ALSO MALFUNCTIONING. I HAVE NOTIFIED MY DEALER IF THESE EXACT RECALLS AT THIS WEBSITE FOR THIS MAKE AND MODEL AND THEY ARE TELLING ME IT DOES NOT APPLY TO MY VEHICLE. BIZARRE. PLEASE HELP. I'VE ONLY HAD THIS CAR 8 MONTHS.
Electrical system, Engine, Nov 15, 2020
MY CAR HAS STALLED TWICE IN THE LAST 3 DAYS AND HAS ALSO NO TURNED ON SO WE NEEDED A JUMP 1 DAY AGO. WE BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW OFF THE LOT WITH ONLY 65 MILES ON IT. ALSO THERE'S AN 'A!' SYMBOL SHOWING ON THE DASH NOW.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Oct 12, 2020
WHILE DRIVING DOWN A ROAD, AT 30MPH, IT ALL OF A SUDDEN STALLED OUT. POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING, ENGINE WAS DEAD, IT SAID ON DASH TO "SHIFT INTO PARK". I MANAGED TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT. PUT IT IN PARK. TURNED IT OFF, THEN ATTEMPTED TO RESTART, IT WOULDN'T START (SOUNDED LIKE ENGINE TRYING, THEN NOT TURNING OVER. I THEN TURNED IT OFF AGAIN, AND TRIED, AND IT TURNED ON. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME, BUT A CAR SHOULDN'T STALL WHILE DRIVING AT 30MPH DOWN A ROAD.
Engine, Sep 22, 2020
VEHICLE TRANSMISSION IS VERY SPOTTY .. IT JERKS AND HARD TO GET FROM ONE GEAR TO THE NEXT. THERE'S A MAJOR ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THIS OCCURS EVERYDAY
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Sep 13, 2020
I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN ALL SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE CAR BEGAN TO POWER DOWN. I ALMOST CRASHED INTO A 18 WHEELER BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN PROPERLY. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE, SWITCH GEARS, STOP OR START. MY VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY JEEP TWICE IN THE PAST TWO WEEKS.
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Engine, Aug 24, 2020
I WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE JEEP SWITCHED TO NEUTRAL ON ITS OWN AND FLASHED "SHIFT TO PARK" ON THE SCREEN. I HAD TO ROLL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, PUT IT IN PARK AND TURN IT OFF. I AM SCARED TO DRIVE IT. I HAVE KIDS. IF THIS HAPPENS ON THE HIGHWAY WE WILL BE HURT.
Steering, Engine, Jul 12, 2020
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND THE CAR SHUT DOWN AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED IN PLACE. A FLASHING MESSAGE CAME ON TO RESTART MY CAR. LUCKILY I WAS ON AN EMPTY ROAD AND NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME.
Engine, Jun 22, 2020
ENGINE SHUTDOWN WHILE DRIVING. HAS SHUT DOWN MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE MOVING DOWN THE ROAD. ENGINE SHUTS OFF, PRESSING GAS WILL REV THE ENGINE BUT THERE WILL BE NO TRANSMISSION POWER EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS STILL IN DRIVE. HAVE TO PULL OVER AND SHIFT INTO PARK AND RESTART. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS! *TR
Power train, Engine, Jun 9, 2020
WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON A THE 3 LANE ROAD FULL OF TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY CLUNKED LOUDLY AND VIOLENTLY SHIFTED FROM HIGH GEAR POSSIBLY FIFTH OR SIXTH INTO FIRST GEAR WITH THE RPMS AT OVER 7000 THIS CAUSED ME AND MY FAMILY TO LUNGE FORWARD AT WHICH TIME I MOMENTARILY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL AND STEER THE CAR TOWARDS THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HAD TO SLAM THE SHIFTER INTO PARK IN ORDER TO STOP. WHILE STOPPED THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT 7000 RPMS UNTIL I PUSHED THE OFF BUTTON OF THE CONSOLE. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Feb 7, 2020
I GOT INTO MY VEHICLE AND WHEN I TRIED STARTING IT WOULD NOT TURN ON THE ENGINE. THE ONLY THING THAT WOULD ILLUMINATE WAS THE SPEEDOMETER AREA. THE AUDIO UNIT WOULD TURN ON OFF AND THEN ON AND THEN OFF. I TRIED ABOUT 10 TIMES AND WOULD NOT START THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY WHEN IT HAPPENED.
Electrical system, Engine, Oct 9, 2019
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, IT BEGAN BEEPING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. I TRIED TURNING TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON, BUT AS SOON AS I PUT IT INTO DRIVE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON AND THE CAR STARTED BEEPING AGAIN. FROM SPEAKING WITH FELLOW JEEP OWNERS (ALL DIFFERENT MODELS) THIS PROBLEM SEEMS PRETTY COMMON AND UNSAFE. THE CAR ONLY HAS 5700 MILES ON IT. TOTALLY UNEXPECTED WHEN SPENDING SO MUCH MONEY ON A BRAND NEW CAR.
Electrical system, Engine, Oct 1, 2019
27 DAYS AFTER THE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE BATTERY WENT COMPLETELY DEAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ON THE 3RD DAY AFTER THIS REPAIR, " CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT WENT ON
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, May 16, 2019
VEHICLE LOST POWER ON HIGHWAY @ 65 - 70 MPH. OPERATOR WAS USING CRUISE CONTROL TO INCREASE AND DECREASE SPEED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. OPERATOR PRESSED THE CRUISE OFF BUTTON AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER TO IDLE AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. OPERATOR PULLED OVER AND SWITCHED THE VEHICLE ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES OVER ABOUT 5 MINUTES BEFORE VEHICLE WOLD OPERATE NORMALLY AGAIN.