MYRModel Year Report

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee

▲ Better than typical
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Grand Cherokee Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2019 highlighted. 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 562 complaints 1994: 609 complaints 1994 1995: 723 complaints 1996: 893 complaints 1997: 991 complaints 1998: 1028 complaints 1999: 1638 complaints 1999 2000: 1447 complaints 2001: 883 complaints 2002: 1476 complaints 2003: 762 complaints 2004: 1294 complaints 2004 2005: 2051 complaints 2006: 1280 complaints 2007: 1108 complaints 2008: 733 complaints 2009: 138 complaints 2009 2010: 117 complaints 2011: 1639 complaints 2012: 1638 complaints 2013: 802 complaints 2014: 2373 complaints 2014 2015: 1355 complaints 2016: 308 complaints 2017: 364 complaints 2018: 850 complaints 2019: 362 complaints 2019 2020: 232 complaints 2021: 401 complaints 2022: 257 complaints 2023: 380 complaints 2024: 239 complaints 2024 2025: 69 complaints 2026: 14 complaints 2026
2019: 362 complaints
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YearComplaints
19895
19905
19916
19923
1993562
1994609
1995723
1996893
1997991
19981028
19991638
20001447
2001883
20021476
2003762
20041294
20052051
20061280
20071108
2008733
2009138
2010117
20111639
20121638
2013802
20142373
20151355
2016308
2017364
2018850
2019362
2020232
2021401
2022257
2023380
2024239
202569
202614

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 32%

32% of complaints: service brakes — 116 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space and pressing the brake pedal the braking system malfunctioned causing and the vehicle accelerated forward and crashed into two parked vehicles.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240305

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190429

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%

23% of complaints: electrical system — 82 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body control module/bcm.

ENGINE 17%

17% of complaints: engine — 62 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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Component Failure & Inspection: The engine water pump assembly failed. This specific failure is a documented factory defect explicitly covered under manufacturer Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) #9100212 and tracked under NHTSA ID #10244344.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260819

2019 Jeep grand Cherokee, noticed to have leaking water pump, engine showed no signs of overheating. Water pump and thermostat changed due to a small fluctuating of temp gauge but never over the half way mark.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260723

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 45 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
AIR BAGS 5%

5% of complaints: air bags — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front passenger and occupant classification.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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VEHICLE STRUCT POLE ON PASSENGER SIDE, AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, AND SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE INCLUDING DOOR INTRUSION INTO THE CABIN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191027

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20190909 — PE (closed 20260225)

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

R 20200427 — back over prevention

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...

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.

Campaign 20V191000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200521 — power train

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.

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.

Campaign 20V183000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210311 — engine and engine cooling

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.

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.

Campaign 20V699000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20221129 — service brakes, hydraulic

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.

Remedy: This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V838. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

Campaign 22V426000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20230317 — EA (open)

High pressure fuel pump failure

R 20231031 — 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.

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.

Campaign 23V411000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240111 — fuel system, diesel

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines.

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.

Campaign 22V406000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20251216 — service brakes, hydraulic

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.

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.

Campaign 24V838000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (116 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (82 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (62 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 20V191000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V183000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V699000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V426000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V411000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V406000 (fuel system, diesel) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V838000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2025 ▲ 2010 ▲ 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 2014 ■ 2005 ■ 1999

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.