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2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Best bet

Owners filed 153 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee in its first five years on the road, about 64 for every 100,000 sold: 0.4× the rate of a typical Grand Cherokee year. That's among the fewest of any Grand Cherokee year.

The biggest problem area, counting serious complaints more, is the electrical system (28% of complaints, median 9,000 miles).

Complaint index
0.4×
per vehicle sold, vs. a typical Grand Cherokee year
Rank
3rd of 14
1st = fewest complaints
Complaints
153
first five years; 64 per 100,000 sold
Recalls
7
campaigns
4th generation (WK2), 2011–2021 · Updated September 24, 2026 · How we rate
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited (facelift)

Photo: 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited (facelift) · Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Problem areas

Ranked by severity-weighted complaints · share · median miles
  1. Electrical28% · 43 complaints · median 9,000 miles
  2. Air bags7% · 11 complaints · median 14,000 miles
  3. Brakes16% · 25 complaints · median 27,000 miles
  4. Engine16% · 24 complaints · median 14,000 miles
  5. Powertrain14% · 22 complaints · median 8,000 miles
  6. Body and structure3% · 5 complaints
  7. Steering5% · 7 complaints · median 15,000 miles
  8. Speed control5% · 7 complaints · median 9,000 miles
  9. Suspension2% · 3 complaints
  10. Seats and belts5% · 8 complaints

Bars rank problem areas by complaints weighted for severity (crashes, fires, injuries and deaths count more). A complaint can name more than one area. Mileage is reported on about half of complaints.

What owners describe

Air bags

Owners of this Grand Cherokee report air bags that did not deploy in crashes, along with air bag warning lights that flicker on and off unexpectedly. Some link the issue to a manufacturer recall involving brake and stability systems, while others say dealers could not find or fix the cause.

Warning signs:
Several owners noticed the air bag or service air bag warning light turning on and off randomly, sometimes along with brake or stability control warnings, before the failure.
What shops did:
Dealers sometimes replaced an ABS module or found a wiring issue under the seat, but some owners report the dealer could not duplicate or diagnose the problem and it was not repaired.
Mileage:
most between 5,000 and 35,000 miles, among 7 complaints that give it

“The tech confirmed it was a wiring issue under the driver's seat.”

“the Airbag Service Light has turned on and it gives a warning of it each time you start the vehicle.”

Brakes

Owners describe brake warning lights, ABS/ESC faults, and in some cases reduced or failed braking tied to what many call the Z48 hydraulic brake system recall. Many say dealers could not complete the recall repair for months or longer because parts were unavailable, leaving the warning lights and braking concerns unresolved.

Warning signs:
Owners report illuminated ABS, ESC, traction control, check-engine and brake lights, brake lights staying on after parking, a stiff or sinking brake pedal, grinding or squealing when braking, and reduced stopping power.
What shops did:
Dealers often replaced or reflashed the ABS/HCU module or brake pads and rotors, but many owners say the recall part was on backorder and the vehicle went unrepaired for a long time.
Mileage:
most between 40,000 and 75,000 miles, among 52 complaints that give it

“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”

“brake lights remained ON, ESC failure, AutoPark Failure, Cruise Control failure, vehicle started without depressing the brake pedal”

Electrical

Owners of this Jeep describe sudden stalling or shutdowns paired with a cascade of dashboard warning lights, sometimes while driving on highways. Dealers have swapped batteries, control modules, and software, but some owners say the issue recurs or that no fix is yet available under an open recall.

Warning signs:
Many report warning lights or a dash message telling them to pull over, along with a stiff steering wheel, sluggishness, or a touchscreen freezing before the shutdown.
What shops did:
Dealers have replaced batteries, body control modules, TIPMs, or ABS/HCU modules and performed software reflashes, though some owners say the problem returned or could not be duplicated.
Mileage:
most between 5,000 and 30,000 miles, among 23 complaints that give it

“It began beeping the check engine light came on and the vehicle shut off”

Summaries are written with AI from the owner complaints shown on NHTSA's site and checked against them; quotes are word for word.

Recalls (7)

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  • NHTSA 24V838000November 2024206,502 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

    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.

    Risk: 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.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the integrated pressure transducer and update the ABS module software, as necessary free of charge.

  • NHTSA 23V411000June 202380,629 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.

    Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 22V406000June 2022138,645 vehicles

    Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump

    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.

    Risk: Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 22V426000June 2022206,502 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

    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.

    Risk: 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.

    Fix: This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V838.

  • NHTSA 20V699000November 202028,884 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.

    Fix: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 20V191000September 2020319,610 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    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."

    Risk: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 20V183000March 2020515 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.

    Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front differential, free of charge.

A recall only helps if the repair was done. Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup before you buy.

Service bulletins

Jeep sent NHTSA 514 service bulletins and other notices to dealers covering the 2019 Grand Cherokee. These are repair instructions, not recalls. Warranty extensions and bulletins about its top problem areas:

  • 105591 · June 2025 · Warranty extensionFCA Caribbean Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 6
  • S1623000028 Rev. K · June 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot.
  • S1623000028 REV.I · May 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot.
  • S2623000023 · April 2026Power Liftgate Inoperative.
  • S2608000010 · March 2026Active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00, B1A15-00, B1A16-00, and B1A17-00 in The Radio Frequency Hub (RFH)
  • S1408000384 REV.J · March 2026Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs),…
  • S1408000384 REV.I · February 2026Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs),…
  • 08-396-25 · December 2025Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● C1403 - 92…

All 2019 Grand Cherokee bulletins on NHTSA ›

Questions owners ask

Is the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
Owners filed 153 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee in its first five years on the road, about 64 for every 100,000 sold: 0.4× the rate of a typical Grand Cherokee year. That's among the fewest of any Grand Cherokee year. Ratings compare Grand Cherokee years with each other using complaints filed with NHTSA; they don't measure every problem owners have.
What are the most common 2019 Grand Cherokee problems?
Owners' complaints most often involve the electrical system (28%), the air bags (7%) and the brakes (16%). A complaint can name more than one area.
Has the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee been recalled?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the most recent in November 2024 (service brakes, hydraulic). Enter the vehicle's VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to see whether the repairs were done.

Sources

Owner complaints, recalls and manufacturer communications from NHTSA's public data files, as of September 24, 2026. Complaints are counted once each, over the model year's first 60 months on the road. UsedScore is not affiliated with NHTSA or Jeep. The 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee on NHTSA.gov · How we rate