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All cars · Jeep Grand Cherokee · 2019

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index49100 = average car
Complaints121NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold242,969U.S. model year
Per 100K sold50complaints
Year rank#2 of 23#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 6

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAuto 8-spdAWD21 / 28 / 24Diesel$3,950
3.6L 6-cylAuto 8-spdRWD19 / 26 / 21Regular$2,950
3.6L 6-cylAuto 8-spdAWD18 / 25 / 21Regular$2,950
5.7L 8-cylAuto 8-spdAWD14 / 22 / 17Midgrade$4,200
6.2L 8-cyl superchargedAuto 8-spdAWD11 / 17 / 13Premium$5,950
6.4L 8-cylAuto 8-spdAWD13 / 19 / 15Premium$5,150

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 10,000 and 66,600 miles. Median 36,000, from 137 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Electrical14,0005,700–32,00023
Engine16,60010,100–65,00023
Brakes65,00043,500–86,90041
Brakes15,2002,200–39,9006
Transmission & drivetrain12,5003,300–40,50026

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical31%
Transmission & drivetrain18%
Engine16%
Brakes7%
Airbags7%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
3701746025

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 7

  • 24V838000 Nov 2024 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Control Unit/Module

    Defect. 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.

    Remedy. 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

  • 23V411000 Jun 2023 Engine And Engine Cooling

    Defect. 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.

    Remedy. 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 cust

  • 22V406000 Jun 2022 Fuel System, Diesel / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    Defect. 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.

    Remedy. 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 m

  • 22V426000 Jun 2022 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Control Unit/Module

    Defect. 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.

    Remedy. 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 ha

  • 20V699000 Nov 2020 Engine And Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Emission Control / Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)

    Defect. 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.

    Remedy. 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

  • 20V191000 Sep 2020 Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

    Defect. 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.

    Remedy. 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.

  • 20V183000 Mar 2020 Power Train / Driveline / Differential Unit

    Defect. 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.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenHigh pressure fuel pump failure2023–
OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021–
ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment20192026

Manufacturer communications 515

Jeep filed 515 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • ACTUATOR, A/C and Heater Before replacing HVAC actuator, please contact either Thomas Conway…
  • RETAINER, Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Oil leak from rear engine seal retainer or windage…
  • SEAL, Crankshaft Oil, Front Front crankshaft oil seal leak: For concern of front crankshaft…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT SUV 4WDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

YouTube repair topics

100 videos about the 2011–2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 21.5M views.

TopicVideosViews
Infotainment, battery & electrical112.2M
Gauges, lights & wiring52.2M
Driveshaft, axles & 4x4101.2M
Transmission & shifter3578K
Heat, A/C & blend door4439K
Spark plugs & ignition coils2392K
Cooling system2285K
Oil leaks & gaskets1207K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
201663134212,273Transmission & drivetrain
201765165240,696Electrical
2018120278224,908Electrical
201949121242,969Electrical
20204996209,786Electrical
2021125318264,444Steering
2022135379223,345Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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