repaired · 2026 Q3
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Risk. A vehicle that can be started and shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle rollaway.
2019 Jeep Grand CherokeeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 371 owner complaints about the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-838 the manufacturer reports only 29% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee has problems
371 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
84Electrical system
65Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
64Engine1 crash/fire/injury
49Service brakes5 crash/fire/injury
47Power train1 crash/fire/injury
19Air bags
15Vehicle speed control
14Steering
12Exterior lighting
10119 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 84 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 65 | 2 |
| Engine | 64 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 49 | 5 |
| Power train | 47 | 1 |
| Air bags | 19 | 9 |
| Vehicle speed control | 15 | 1 |
| Steering | 14 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 12 | 1 |
| 19 other systems | 101 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
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…
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repaired · 2022 Q4
Emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Risk. Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Sensing system: camera
Risk. The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Driveline: differential unit
Risk. A sudden loss of power while driving or loss of the transmission PARK function can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
14kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 23 electrical system complaints. 96% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 37% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
17under 30k miles22under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Grand Cherokee year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Grand Cherokee median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee safety ratings
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (20.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- High pressure fuel pump failureLed to recall 24V-957
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentNo recall
In owners' words
What Grand Cherokee owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On XXX, I brought my 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee to Elmwood Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for the federal safety recall 24V-838 (FCA 94B) on the ABS module/hydraulic control unit. I picked the vehicle up on the night of XXX with no issues reported by the dealer. On XXX, after running errands and parking in…
I am reporting a safety concern involving my 2019 Jeep. The primary systems of concern include the Forward Collision Warning/Automatic Emergency Braking system, front camera/driver-assistance system, electrical/communication network, PCM/ECM communication system, transmission/driveability system,…
I just had a recall repair for my ABS system which was electrical done to my 2019 jeep grand Cherokee. I drove off the lot with it but the next day it wouldn't start, I called the dealership back for an inspection but they stated I would have to pay for a diagnostic. I stated the code that came up…
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