Fourth generation (WK2)
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The most reported problem on the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee is brake wear, with 115 complaints, usually around 60,000 miles.
- 368owner complaints
- 7recalls
- 17involved a crash
- 40,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 25, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Grand Cherokee doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2019 model year.
Is the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
The 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 368 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 1.3 times the median of 281 for 2019 SUVs on this site. Of the 13 Grand Cherokee model years since 2014, it has the 6th most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2018 and 2020
- Complaints ease off across these three model years. Counted per year on the road, the 2018 draws 95, the 2019 46 and the 2020 34.
- Top problem
- Brake wear leads with 115 of the 368 complaints (31%), ahead of infotainment at 63. A quarter of the 52 owners who gave a mileage for brake wear saw it by about 40,000 miles, and half by about 60,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 20 of the 368 complaints (5%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 17 reports mention a crash, 4 mention a fire and 10 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 9 of 17, fall under airbag.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Brake wear and stalling each have a recall on the same system (22V-426 and 24V-838; 20V-699 and 23V-411). Infotainment has none. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Filings jumped in 2025, with 127 complaints, 3.0 times the next busiest year. So far in 2026, 35 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: brakes grind, pulse or wear early, 115 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
368 complaints is 1.6 times the median 2019 model on this site and 1.3 times the median 2019 SUV. Among the 13 Grand Cherokee model years here it ranks 6th for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jeep filed 514 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 65 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 3 bulletins · 115 complaints
CEL (Check Engine Lamp) Illuminates, Recent PCM Replace or Flash Update Performed, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P057B Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Performance, P1572 Brake Pedal Stuck, C0042-54 Brake Pedal Missing Calibration
Front Click Noise at Low Speed Turns This bulletin involves installing a friction disc kit on both front hub bearings and rotors. The customer may comment on the following: When making a sharp turn at low speed (parking lot) maneuvers, a click noise is heard.
1 more on this problem
Customer may complain of a MIL lamp on. Upon further investigation there could be a fault code in the PCM for P1524 ? Oil Pressure Out of Range ? Camshaft Advance/Retard Disabled.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 24 bulletins · 63 complaints
Active 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)
SOS and Assistance Call Not Working After Radio Exchange Unit Installed
22 more on this problem
Apple CarPlay Does Not Work Or Not Connecting
Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Updates The customer may describe that they heard about these vehicles that can be unlawfully driven away by thieves when they are able to program new key fobs through the RFHM.
Radio Remained On After Ignition Is Switched Off, Dead Battery From Excessive Radio Current Draw
Radio Over The Air JR34.3 Updating to JR34.32.Software Version Customers may experience one or more of the following: Not be able to use Mobile Wi-Fi upon start up. Hotspot gives a no Internet connection message on phone when trying to connect to a device.
Connected Services Will Not Work After Radio Replacement
UAV and UCV Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to: 39.5. Customers may experience one or more of the following: Lost radio presets.
Radio Reboot Continually
Apple CarPlay Malfunctioning, Does Not Launch Or Is Cutting In An Out On Wired And Wireless Connection, Radio Stuck When IPhone Is Connected
UKA and UKG Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio software level to 1848.35. Customers may experience one or more of the following:Radio display screen flickers. Clock loses 6 seconds per day (2019 JL with UKA).
Apple Carplay Inoperative Or Not Working, Phone Not Pairing, Carplay Lockup, Freeze or Audio Concerns
Plus 12 older ones not listed here.
ABS light on 1 bulletin · 37 complaints
ABS And ESP Warning In EVIC C0037-1D C003A-1D
Check engine light or misfire 13 bulletins · 32 complaints
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● **P0111-00 - Intake Air ...
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates *Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below ...
11 more on this problem
Spark Knock/Engine Symptoms Customers may experience the following: ● Knocking or pinging noise coming from the engine upon acceleration.
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
Perceived Low Power/Acceleration Lag, And/Or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0299 Turbocharger Underboost And/Or P026D ? Fuel Injection Quantity Higher Than Expected, Set.
Spark Knock/Engine Symptoms This bulletin involves cleaning the piston heads and cylinder head combustion chambersto resolve a spark knock condition being caused by oil intrusion through the PCV system.
No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting
CEL (Check Engine Lamp) On, DTC P0197 Engine Oil Temperature Low
Check Engine Light Illuminated, Stop Start Function Inoperative
Engine Surge Feel and/or Diagnostic Trouble Code P0299 ? Turbo Underboost Condition After Updating The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software. (ETL, ETM, ETN Engines)
CEL (Check Engine Lamp) Illuminates, Recent PCM Replace Or Flash Update Performed, DTC P057B Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Performance
Plus 1 older ones not listed here.
Seat belt or seat problems 1 bulletin · 19 complaints
HEADREST Incoming Vehicles with Deployed Active Head Rest (AHR) should have a through enquiry. If there is no Broken Pieces or Electrical failure, Direction to follow the RESET Procedure in service Library to RESET the AHR
Engine overheats or leaks coolant 7 bulletins · 17 complaints
WATER PUMP
Water Pump & Chain Case Cover
5 more on this problem
Suspected Engine Coolant Leak
PUMP WATER For 2016-2024MY 3.6L Pentastar Upgrade with suspected coolant leak. PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT, PROCEED WITH INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE LATEST VERSION OF STAR ONLINE PUBLICATION S2307000002.
Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
Customer complaint may include a coolant leak, or, a coolant leak is detected during a routine oil change inspection.
Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
Battery dies or the car will not start 15 bulletins · 15 complaints
Start 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), or Battery Warning Lamp On
Battery Drain Suspected or "Identified" From USB or Media Hub
13 more on this problem
No Start, Start Stop Inoperative, Cluster Message Service Start Stop System
Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or Extended Operation After Key Off
No Start, Cannot Complete Module Replace, Proxi Or Module Proxi Configuration
Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination After Key Off
No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message
Overcharging/Undercharging DTC?s Interior And Exterior Lamps Flicker, Electronic Stop/Start (ESS) Operates Intermittently, Crank No Start, Vehicle Will Not Restart After ESS Stop
Crank No Start Condition, No DTC?s
No Crank, No Start, Multiple DTC?s For Loss Of Communication Or Ignition Circuit Open Setting In Multiple Modules
Blind Spot LED Stays ON. DTC B285F-15 Blind Spot Warning Light Control-Circuit Short To Battery Or Open
No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
Plus 3 older ones not listed here.
Backup camera goes black or freezes 1 bulletin · 14 complaints
Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
Complaints filed by year
127 complaints came in 2025, 3.0 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
High pressure fuel pump failure. Open, led to recall 24V-957.
NHTSA summary
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture. Open.
NHTSA summary
Active head rest inadvertent deployment. Closed feb 25, 2026.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
All 7 recalls on the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
Guide NHTSA has an open investigation on this car. What the investigation stages mean
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Brake wear, with 115 of the 368 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 60,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems start?
Of the 157 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 12,000 miles and half by about 40,000.
Is the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee better or worse than the 2018 and 2020?
Counted per year on the road, the 2019 has fewer complaints than the 2018 and more complaints than the 2020: 46 a year against 95 and 34.
How many 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
20 of them (5%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for brake wear on the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls on the same system: 22V-426 and 24V-838. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.