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
368 reports, newest first.
Electrical system, Aug 21, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, A WARNING INDICATOR APPEARED, NOTIFYING THE CONTACT TO PULL OVER WITHIN THE NEXT FIFTY MINUTES. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LARRY HILLIS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT (3211 N WESTWOOD BLVD, POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63901, (573) 785-5769). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS SEVERELY DISCHARGED. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,321.
Suspension, Aug 16, 2019
TODAY MAKES THE 3RD TIME IVE HAD MY CAR AT THE DEALERSHIP. 1ST TIME THEY SAID IT BLEW A FUSE. THIS IS AFTER I GOT A MESSAGE THAT MY AIR SUSPENSION NEEDED SERVICING IMMEDIATELY.THAT LASTED OVERNIGHT. TOOK IT BACK THE NEXT DAY. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A FACTORY DEFECT. PAINT OVERSPRAY, LOOSE WIRING. THEY FIXED THAT. IT LASTED A FEW DAYS. THEN AS I WAS ABOUT TO LEAVE TOWN. I GOT THE MESSAGE AGAIN. I WAS TOLD IT WAS OK TO DRIVE. SO I DID..TODAY I TOOK IT BACK IN. NOW THE DEALERSHIP IS TRYING TO GET ME TO TRADE MY CAR. WHICH WILL COST ME MORE MONRY. WE SHOULDNT HAVE TO PAY ANYMORE MONEY OUT OF POCKET..AND OUR PYTS WILL GO UP. THIS MESSAGE HAPPENS AS CAR IS MOVING. ITS SUPPOSED TO BE RAISING UP.
Other or unspecified, Aug 8, 2019
I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW LAST WEEK AND THE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM DOESN'T WORK. I RETURNED THE CAR TO COLONIAL DODGE-JEEP IN HUDSON, MA YESTERDAY WITH 130 MILES ON THE CAR THEY VERIFIED THAT DOESN'T WORK, BUT DO NOT HAVE ANY 'FIX' FOR IT.
Other or unspecified, Aug 5, 2019
WHILE WAITING STATIONARY TO TURN ON A CITY STREET, THE CAR WAS IN THE AUTO START/STOP MODE. AS SOON AS I TOOK MY FOOT OF THE BRAKE TO BEGIN TURNING, THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF AND STARTED FLASHING WARNGING LIGHTS AND CYCLING THROUGH SEVERAL WARNINGS LIKE FCW INDICATOR DISABLED. THE CAR ALSO TOLD ME THE LANE DEPARTURE SENSOR WAS TURNED OFF AS WELL. THE CAR CONTINUED TO FLASH THESE LIGHTS AND CYCLE THROUGH MULTIPLE OTHER WARNINGS AND REFUSED TO SHUT OFF. AT ONE POINT THE CAR EVEN TURNED ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES BY ITSELF.
Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jun 15, 2019
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WITH 750 MILES THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, ABS, CHECK ENGINE, BRAKE SERVICE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHTS ALL COME ON. WHILE DRIVING NOTICED CAR WASNT TRACKING MILES THEN DIED ON THE INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MILES PER HOUR.
Visibility/wiper, Jun 7, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GRIFFIN MOTORS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP KIA (9576 MERCER PIKE, MEADVILLE, PA 16335 (814) 333-4618) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE GLASS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE PARTS BEING ON BACK ORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.
Wheels, Jun 2, 2019
THE JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE CAME WITH 20 INCH TIRES. THE "FULL SIZE SPARE" IS ONLY 18 INCH. THE INTERNET SAYS HAVING 2 DIFFERENT SIZE TIRES CAN BE DANGEROUS FOR DRIVING AND /OR DAMAGING TO THE DIFFERENTIAL. JEEP SHOULD BE MADE TO GIVE A VALID FULL SIZE SPARE TIRE. THE CUSTOMER HAS TO PAY EXTRA FOR THE 'FULL SIZE SPARE'.
Electrical system, Jun 2, 2019
STOP/START SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT WHEN THE CAR WAS STATIONARY AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE CAR TURNS OFF AT STOP LIGHT AND DOES NOT RESTART AS IT IS SUPPOSED TO WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS PUSHED. ALL ITEMS ON THE SHIFT INDICATOR BEGIN TO FLASH. CAR MUST BE TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THE STOP/START SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES AND IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.
Power train, May 28, 2019
CAR STALLS WHEN DECELERATING. HAPPENED ON RESIDENTIAL STREETS ONLY AS WE REFUSED TO TAKE THE HIGHWAY FOR FEAR OF AN ACCIDENT. ALTHOUGH THIS IS FOR THE JEEP CHEROKEE THIS DESCRIBES THE INCIDENT PERFECTLY: HTTPS://WWW.FREEP.COM/STORY/MONEY/CARS/CHRYSLER/2018/10/31/2-4-LITER-2019-JEEP-CHEROKEES-RECALL-STALLING/1836821002/
Air bags, May 24, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT RECOGNIZE WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FIVE STAR CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF MACON (478-287-1907, LOCATED AT 3068 RIVERSIDE DR, MACON, GA 31210) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS KEPT FOR A WEEK. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ASSIGNED A CASE MANAGER. THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 350.
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.
Service brakes, Apr 29, 2019
WE LEASED A NEW 2019 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LTD ON FEBRUARY 1, 2019. AROUND THE BEGINNING OF APRIL WE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED FURTHER THAN WHEN IT WAS NEW TO STOP THE VEHICLE. EACH WEEK IT WAS GETTING WORSE TO THE POINT WHERE NOW IT GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND DOES NOT STOP WITH CONFIDENCE. WE HAVE STOPPED DRIVING IT BEFORE IT FAILS COMPLETELY. WAITING FOR SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER.
Service brakes, Apr 29, 2019, crash
TL* THE CONTACT LEASES A 2019 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE PRECEDING VEHICLE STOPPED SUDDENLY. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BAYSIDE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE (212-19 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, BAYSIDE, NEW YORK 11361, 718-229-8700) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKES PERFORMED NORMALLY AND NO FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000.
Power train, Apr 5, 2019
REFER TO COMPLAINT #1184392 2019 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE.(1) AFTER TCM REPLACED AT 1300 MILES 3/1/2019. (2) INTERNAL VALVE BODY KIT INSTALLED IN TRANSMISSION 1456 MILES 3/12/19 TO 3/22/19 PARTS HAD TO ORDER. (3) TRANSMISSION ORDERED 4/3/19 @ 1589 MILES.IN SERVICE DATE 10/11/2018. TOOK DELIVERY 10/13/2018. AFTER ALL THIS TROUBLE I WAS DRIVING NORMAL CITY ROAD APRIL 2,2019 VEHICLE WOULD BANG THUMP LIKE BACKLASH AFTER COMPLETE STOP IN TRANSMISSION FELT IN ENTIRE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE FELT LIKE NO GAS RESPONSE TO MOVE IN GEAR THEN. I CAME TO STOP AT LIGHT TO TURN LEFT CAR IN DRIVE RUNNING.VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE AT ALL. STUCK DEAD IN ROAD. AFTER TRYING EVERYTHING TO MOVE VEHICLE I GOT OFF 3 LANE ROAD TO DRIVEWAY OF SENIOR RESIDENCE HOME.VEHICLE RUNNING TO STAY WARM IT DID IT AGAIN WOULD MOVE IN ANY GEAR. FLATBED CAME TO TAKE TO DEALER SINCE THEY JUST DID VALVE KIT IN TRANSMISSION 13 DAYS PREVIOUS AND 156 MILES APPROXIMATELY.) AFTER ALL THESE EXPERIENCES I'VE HAD IN LITTLE TIME AND MILEAGE OCCURED THIS NEW 2019 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE IS UNSAFE WITH ALL THESE TRANSMISSION TROUBLES. TRANSMISSION NEVER KNEW WHEN TO SHIFT NORMAL SINCE 1000 MILES. EROTIC SHIFT WITH NOICE AND THUMP AFTER STOPPING , FEELS LIKE NO GAS TO MOVE VEHICLE IN GEAR DRIVING. TOOK A TURN AND FELT LIKE OUT OF GEAR NO RESPONSE IN GAS FUEL PEDAL, TIMES OF ACCELERATION IT WOULD LAG THEN EXTREME TAKE OFF AND JOLT YOU FORWARD. SHALL BE ALSO REGISTERING COMPLAINT WITH FCA AND ISSUE OF NEW CAR LEMON LAW.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 19, 2019
THE GAS PEDAL BECAME STUCK WHEN I WAS DRIVING AROUND LOCAL STREETS. I WAS STOPPING MY TRUCK BECAUSE I WAS COMING UP TO AN INTERSECTION. WHEN I LIFTED MY FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDAL IT DID NOT COME UP. ALMOST AS IF THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED. IT WAS SCARY AND I WENT A LITTLE TOO FAR INTO THE INTERSECTION WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE.
Electrical system, Mar 17, 2019
CONTINUALLY GETTING LOW VOLTAGE ISSUES DESPITE HAVING IT "FIXED" AT THE DEALER. PARKING BRAKE WON'T TURN OFF.
Other or unspecified, Mar 9, 2019
DUE TO ISSUES WITH RADIO'S CORE SOFTWARE, THE DISPLAY OF THE CAR WHICH CONTROL ALL VITAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CAR INCLUDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL GOES INACCESSIBLE WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION. IT IS ACCESSIBLE ONLY WHEN CAR COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP AND SOFTWARE IS ALLOWED TO REBOOT WHICH TAKES MORE THAN 20 MINUTES. THIS IS SO AGAINST THE SAFETY BECAUSE THE MAIN CORE CONTROLLING UNIT OF THE CAR IS OF NO USE DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. THERE IS NO DEFINITE SOLUTION AND ANSWER BY THE DEALERSHIP, SERVICE BRANCH, UNCONNECT CUSTOMER CARE AND STAR TICKET SYSTEM. THE CAR GOT INTO THIS ISSUE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF LEASING IT AND IS A BRAND NEW 2019 MODEL.
Power train, Mar 5, 2019
ON STARTUP WHEN COLD. TRANSMISSION IS WEIRD HARD SHIFTS. SEEMS TO NOT KNOW WHAT GEAR TO BE IN. SUDDEN STOP IN TRANSMISSION BETWEEN 1ST. AND 2ND. GEAR.VEHICLE AT 1300 MILES TOOK TO DEALER THEY TEST DROVE ONE MILE (1) ADVISED ME OF TSB REPORT FROM JEEP IN MOTION WITH TRANSMISSION. ADJUSTMENT TO CONTROL SHIFT IS EVEN WORSE THAN BEFORE. JERKY AND ALMOST DEAD DROP IN TRANSMISSION ON BRAND NEW VEHICLE IS HARD TO BELIEVE. LIKE TO SEE TSB REPORT. 20 PLUS YEARS AUTO MECHANIC MYSELF.DEALER DID EXPERIENCE THE TROUBLE I HAVE WITH VEHICLE. IN A ONE MILE ROAD TEST. DEALERSHIP DID NOT CLOSE OUT WORK ORDER. WILL MAIL ME COPY OF WORK ORDER. STILL WAITING SINCE FEBUARY 28.2019 SERVICE.