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2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee holds 367 complaints after 8 years, a rate of 26 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Grand Cherokee years here — under the median of the other years, which is 80. NHTSA has 7 recalls on file, including Brake control module, Engine and engine cooling, and Fuel pump.

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Complaints

367

Per year

26

Recalls

7

Years on the road

8

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (82 of 367), then Engine (64) and Hydraulic brakes (64). Those filings include 18 that report a crash, 4 that report a fire, and 6 that report an injury.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 Grand Cherokee has 853 complaints, 56 per year, and the 2020 has 238 complaints, 21 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (7)

Recall Brake control module 2024-11-07 · NHTSA campaign 24V838000
Summary 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.
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 remedy completed.
Recall Engine and engine cooling 2023-06-08 · NHTSA campaign 23V411000
Summary 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.
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 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.
Recall Brake control module 2022-06-09 · NHTSA campaign 22V426000
Summary 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.
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 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.
Recall diesel fuel system, delivery, fuel pump 2022-06-09 · NHTSA campaign 22V406000
Summary 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.
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 may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
Recall engine and cooling, exhaust system, emission control, EGR valve 2020-11-12 · NHTSA campaign 20V699000
Summary 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.
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 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.
Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2020-09-10 · NHTSA campaign 20V191000
Summary 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."
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.
Recall powertrain, driveline, differential 2020-03-26 · NHTSA campaign 20V183000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (367 total)

Electrical system
82
Engine
64
Hydraulic brakes
64
Service brakes
49
Powertrain
45
Air bags
19
Speed control
15
Steering
14
Back-over prevention
11
Exterior lighting
11
Forward collision avoidance
11
Suspension
11
Seats
10
Seat belts
9
Structure
9
Lane departure
8
Fuel and propulsion system
7
Electronic stability control (ESC)
5
Engine and engine cooling
5
Visibility and wipers
4
Air brakes
3
Wheels
2
Equipment
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Parking brake
1
Traction control
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

18

Fire-flagged

4

Injury reports

6

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

2820193320201720214320224220234320241272025342026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The dashboard screen is delaminating allowing it to malfunction and makes it difficult to connect phones or other equipment needed to operate the car safely. Jeep is saying it's not under warranty or official recall…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-17
  • "Service engine light came on and code read misfire. Tech said that ignition coil one needs replaced and it needed a tune up. They replaced all ignition coils, spark plugs and intake manifold gasket with tune up. Tech…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-15
  • "We found a huge spillage in our driveway and it had a color of yellowish Brown. Took it to the dealership tech found oil and coolant were mixed together and coming out of the overflow tank. Because the oil in the…"
    Unknown or other, Engine · filed 2026-09-03
  • "I recently was driving and my headlights went out, then smoke appeared on the passenger side of my car and immediately caught fire and my car was completely burned down."
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-01
  • "The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly ran over an object, causing the vehicle to jerk hard to the left. The contact stated that the guard…"
    Air bags · filed 2026-08-31

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT SUV 4WD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk SUV 4WD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Grand Cherokee two-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 19 26 21 MPG $3100
Grand Cherokee four-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed All-wheel drive 21 28 24 MPG $3950
Grand Cherokee four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed All-wheel drive 18 25 21 MPG $3100
Grand Cherokee four-wheel drive 5.7L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed All-wheel drive 14 22 17 MPG $4350
Grand Cherokee SRT four-wheel drive 6.4L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed All-wheel drive 13 19 15 MPG $5300
Grand Cherokee Trackhawk four-wheel drive 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed All-wheel drive 11 17 13 MPG $6150

Specs and fitment

WK2 generation, 2012–2021
Body styles SUV
Oil 5W-20 (3.6L); 5W-30 (5.7L HEMI) , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 265/60R18 to 265/50R20 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 7,200 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Recall 20V-475 covers certain 2014-2016 Grand Cherokees with the 3.0L EcoDiesel (shared with Ram 1500): the crankshaft-position sensor tone wheel may delaminate so the engine cannot sync injector and cam timing and may stall; dealers update PCM software to fall back on the cam signal (FCA W58). Diesel-only—gasoline WK2 trucks are outside that campaign. Confirm open Takata and other VIN-specific campaigns on NHTSA before purchase; WK2 also appears on multiple FCA air-bag and fuel campaigns by year.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee holds 367 complaints after 8 years, a rate of 26 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Grand Cherokee years here — under the median of the other years, which is 80. NHTSA has 7 recalls on file, including Brake control module, Engine and engine cooling, and Fuel pump.

What are common problems with a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (82 of 367), then Engine (64) and Hydraulic brakes (64). Those filings include 18 that report a crash, 4 that report a fire, and 6 that report an injury.

Is the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 Grand Cherokee has 853 complaints, 56 per year, and the 2020 has 238 complaints, 21 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

Has the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee been recalled?

The 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 7 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Owners have filed 367 complaints about the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee is 18.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Grand Cherokee take?

5W-20 (3.6L); 5W-30 (5.7L HEMI)

What does NHTSA recall 20V-475 cover on the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Recall 20V-475 covers certain 2014-2016 Grand Cherokees with the 3.0L EcoDiesel (shared with Ram 1500): the crankshaft-position sensor tone wheel may delaminate so the engine cannot sync injector and cam timing and may stall; dealers update PCM software to fall back on the…

What generation is the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

WK2 generation (2012-2021).