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Jeep · Large SUV

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Gas Diesel
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
6 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
F
Safety Signal
53 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Counts recalls, not crash safety — this vehicle earned 4–5 of 5 stars from NHTSA. A much-recalled best-seller scores low here; see the methodology.
Recalls2 critical 7
Complaints17 crash · 4 fire · 10 injured reported 370
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 24 mpg
202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee is sold in the U.S. as a gas and diesel large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Grand Cherokee 4WD, is EPA-rated at 24 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 370 complaints, most often about the service brakes. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Jeep Grand Cherokee — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Jeep Grand Cherokee · Photo: Elishur19 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Grand Cherokee 2WDGasRWD3.6L 6-cyl192621$3,200
Grand Cherokee 4WDGasAWD3.6L 6-cyl182521$3,200
Grand Cherokee 4WDGasAWD5.7L 8-cyl142217$4,450
Grand Cherokee SRT 4WDGasAWD6.4L 8-cyl131915$5,500
Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 4WDGasAWD6.2L 8-cyl111713$6,300
Grand Cherokee 4WDDieselAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo212824$4,000

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 40670, 40673, 40674, 40829, 40921, 41435.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Grand Cherokee 2WD, Grand Cherokee 4WD5 / 10California LEV-III ULEV70 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 70All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Grand Cherokee 4WD3 / 10Federal Tier 3 Transitional Bin 110All 50 states (federal, all altitudes)—
Grand Cherokee 4WD, Grand Cherokee SRT 4WD, Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 4WD1 / 10California LEV-II LEV / Federal Tier 3 Bin 160All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body styleSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Doors4
GVWR classClass 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)

Engine Basics

Cylinders6
Displacement3.2 L
Engine configurationV-Shaped

Engine Output

Horsepower271 hp

Fuel Economy

FuelGasoline

Seating

Seat rows2
Seating capacity5 seats

Transmission

Drivetrain4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Driver assistance

Standard: Adaptive cruise control, Anti-lock brakes, Automatic emergency braking, Backup camera, Blind-spot monitoring, Electronic stability control, Forward collision warning, Lane departure warning, Parking assist

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim (seen: Laredo, Latitude Plus, Limited, Overland). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length189.8–191.3 in
Width (body, without mirrors)76.4–77.2 in
Height69.3 in
Wheelbase115.0 in
Track, front63.8 in
Track, rear64.2 in
Curb weight4,676–5,150 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear51/49 to 53/47

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 4 configurations: 4-door SUV Laredo 4X4, 4-door SUV Limited 4X4, 4-door SUV Overland/Summit 4X4, SRT 4-door SUV. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

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Recalls (7)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

94B
206,502 vehicles 26% reported repaired
Problem 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. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDFChronology PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V838000 reported Nov 7, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Engine And Engine Cooling

66A
80,629 vehicles 72% reported repaired
Problem 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. Fix 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 exp
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V411000 reported Jun 8, 2023 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Fuel System, Diesel

Z46
138,645 vehicles 59% reported repaired
Problem 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. Fix 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
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V406000 reported Jun 9, 2022 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Z48
206,502 vehicles
Problem 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. Fix 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 maile
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V426000 reported Jun 9, 2022 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Engine And Engine Cooling

W79
28,884 vehicles 92% reported repaired
Problem 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. Fix 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 fo
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 20V699000 reported Nov 12, 2020 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
○minor

Back Over Prevention

W30-W37
319,610 vehicles 99% reported repaired
Problem 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. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 20V191000 reported Sep 10, 2020 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Power Train

W22
515 vehicles 93% reported repaired
Problem 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. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 20V183000 reported Mar 26, 2020 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel Pump — High pressure fuel pump failure open

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE21-021 on October 14, 2021, to investigate incidents alleging a stall/loss of motive power as a result of high-pressure fuel pump failures in certain model year (MY) 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 heavy duty trucks equipped with 6.7L Cummins turbodiesel engines. During the investigation, ODI sought to determine if the related defect allegation was limited in scope to the recalled population. After review of information request response materials from both FCA and BMW, NHTSA determined that sufficient information to identify a comprehensive recall population could not be produced by FCA and BMW. During the investigation FCA filed re

Opened Mar 17, 2023 · action EA23001 · the investigation’s page →

Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module — Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture open

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf. Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a subst

Opened Sep 17, 2021 · action EA21002 · the investigation’s page →

Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint — Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment closed

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. When ODI opened the investigation, ODI was aware of thirteen alleged injuries. A small number of Early Warning Reports identified driver and/or passenger front seat AHR inadvertent deployments without a rear impact event. Reported safety consequences resulting from the AHR deployments include concussions, headaches, soft tissue injuries, disorientation, nausea, vomiting and/or loss

Opened Sep 9, 2019 · closed Feb 25, 2026 · action PE19014 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific Grand Cherokee

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2019 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Jeep publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →Jeep’s own VIN lookup →

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
370complaints filed

17 involved a crash · 4 a fire · 10 injuries · 0 deaths reported

17 per 10,000 built · Jeep reported 215,966 Grand Cherokee built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2019: 28 · 2020: 33 · 2021: 17 · 2022: 43 · 2023: 42 · 2024: 43 · 2025: 127 · 2026: 37

Most-cited components

Service Brakes → 116
Electrical System → 84
Unspecified 77
Engine → 69
Power Train 47
Air Bags 20

In depth: brake problems → · electrical problems → · engine problems →

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

Took my car to the dealer because the sunroof is leaking they tried to fix it twice failed the second time I took it the complete drivers side floor of my vehicle was wet they said the reason why it was wet because it the sunroof bolts had rusted it is less than a year old and already has rust
Structure at 10,000 miles Nov 7, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11278658
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. Both major support pillars were bent and side windows shattered
Air Bags at 10,500 miles Oct 27, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11271404
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered that the headlight covers were cracked. The contact was concerned that the headlights may overheat and cause a fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000
Exterior Lighting at 15,000 miles Oct 25, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11271000
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving 72 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal bang noise and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,300
Power Train at 3,300 miles Oct 21, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11269956
While driving on the highway, it began beeping the check engine light came on and the vehicle shut off. I tried turning turning the vehicle off and back on, but as soon as I put it into drive the check engine light came back on and the car started beeping again.
Electrical System at 5,700 miles Oct 9, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11267234
The vehicle was purchased new in may 2019 currently has 2700 miles on the odometer. I was traveling along the highway and began hearing a loud noise that seemed to be emanating from my undercarriage. I drove to first off-ramp to inspect and discovered a part of the braking system had broken.
Service Brakes at 2,700 miles Oct 8, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11267108

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Jeep itself: 95 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 3 killed, 108 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 44 per 100,000 built. Every Grand Cherokee model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 36k

miles, typically

Half the 135 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 11,000 and 66,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

under 10k 30
10k–20k 20
20k–30k 12
30k–40k 10
40k–50k 12
50k–60k 11
60k–70k 8
70k–80k 11
80k–90k 5
90k–100k 5
100k–150k 8
150k + 3

Median mileage by component

ComponentReportsMedian milesVs same age
Service Brakes5060,0006.0×
Engine2836,0610.86×
Power Train2513,7000.51×
Electrical System2116,2441.06×

Vs same age is this model year’s median for the system divided by the median of every 2019-model-year complaint about the same system, all makes: under 1× means owners of this car reported it at lower mileage. Here, owners reported earlier than same-age vehicles: power train (0.51×); later: service brakes (6.0×). Which systems go early across the whole fleet: the component study.

Across 2018–2022 model years the Jeep Grand Cherokee ranks 43 of 79 nameplates in the odometer-at-first-complaint study: owners reported problems at 1.16× the mileage of vehicles the same age (median 26,000 miles against a fleet 23,512).

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆17%
SUV 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Extended coverage on file 1 filing by the manufacturer with NHTSA naming this model year

The term and the vehicles it covers are the manufacturer’s, as NHTSA’s summary of each filing states them; a dealer checks one particular car by its VIN. Every Stellantis warranty extension (117) → · Every warranty extension on file, all makes →

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 515
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-09-30
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 510 service bulletins, 4 others, 1 warranty extension

Most often about: Equipment, Electrical System, Engine, Power Train, Structure.

  • S2621000004 Service bulletin
    2026-09-30 · Power Train
  • The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward Transmission Engagement. The Tech May Find Damaged and/or Worn Transmission Output Shaft Splines (850RE Transmission Only)
  • 9100897Rev1 Service bulletin
    2026-09-10 · Suspension
  • Qudra Lift Reman Compressor Excessive Repairs on Quadra Lift Reman Compressors Part Numbers: 68041137AF / R8572790AA / 68087233AA / 52124932AE / 52124934AE / 68064343AC Purpose The Star Parts Catalog has been updated to support component-level repair of the Quadra-Lift air suspension system. Replace only the component confirmed failed through diagnostics. Avoid replacing the complete assembly when
  • 114538 Service bulletin
    2026-09-10 · Unknown Or Other
  • EVAPORATOR - AIR CONDITIONING
  • 114537 Service bulletin
    2026-09-10 · Unknown Or Other
  • EVAPORATOR - AIR CONDITIONING
  • 9100897 Service bulletin
    2026-09-03 · Suspension
  • Qudra Lift Reman Compressor Excessive Repairs on Quadra Lift Reman Compressors Part Numbers: 68041137AF / R8572790AA / 68087233AA / 52124932AE / 52124934AE / 68064343AC Purpose The Star Parts Catalog has been updated to support component-level repair of the Quadra-Lift air suspension system. Replace only the component confirmed failed through diagnostics. Avoid replacing the complete assembly when
  • 112639 Service bulletin
    2026-06-30 · Engine
  • THROTTLE BODY – NONE
  • 112640 Service bulletin
    2026-06-30 · Engine
  • THROTTLE BODY – NONE
  • S2208000045 REV. D Service bulletin
    2026-06-26 · Structure — Body
  • Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
P203E
P203E on Jeep →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Exterior Lighting · Headlight assembly →9 bulletins
P208B
P208B on Jeep →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Fuel/Propulsion System · Fuel pump →6 bulletins
P20E8
P20E8 on Jeep →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Fuel/Propulsion System · Fuel pump →6 bulletins
P0456
P0456 on Jeep →		A very small leak in the evaporative emissions system.Electrical System · Gas cap →5 bulletins
P0513
P0513 on Jeep →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins
P057B
P057B on Jeep →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins
P241DManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine3 bulletins
U11E9
U11E9 on Jeep →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →3 bulletins
C15D9Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Suspension · Struts and shocks →2 bulletins
P0197Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine2 bulletins
P0299
P0299 on Jeep →		The turbocharger or supercharger is not making the boost the computer asked for.Power Train2 bulletins
P0420
P0420 on Jeep →		The catalytic converter on bank 1 is not cleaning up the exhaust as well as it should.Electrical System · Catalytic converter →2 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee failed the emissions check on 2.3% of first inspections — close to the 2.7% for every 2019 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.3% (every 2019 vehicle: 1.7%).

New York inspections 2.3%

failed emissions

13,236 initial inspections of 12,994 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2019 Grand CherokeeEvery 2019 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check2.3%2.7%13,209
Failed the safety inspection1.3%1.7%13,236
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.19%0.20%13,236
Miles driven a year10,1859,904odometer at inspection
Average odometer74,15972,084odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2019 vehicle” is every 2019 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Grand Cherokee by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2027 A 0 0 23 mpg2026 D 6 54 Park outside2025 F 5 121 Park outside2024 F 18 314 Park outside2023 F 23 594 Park outside2022 F 24 489 Park outside2021 F 16 501 21 mpg2020 B 3 241 21 mpg2019 this page F 7 370 24 mpg2018 F 10 855 25 mpg2017 F 5 364 21 mpg2016 F 8 311 25 mpg

Common questions about the 2019 Grand Cherokee

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 7 recall campaigns for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 22V426000, covering Service Brakes, Hydraulic. 4 of them were filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. The manufacturer's own estimate for when a fix would be ready: July 2024. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

NHTSA gave the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 4-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 4-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it F (53/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Across the 6 EPA-rated configurations of the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the best EPA combined figure is 24 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What are the dimensions of the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Transport Canada measured it at 189.8–191.3 in long, 76.4–77.2 in wide (body, without mirrors), 69.3 in tall, on a 115.0 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 4,676–5,150 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Owners have filed 370 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee, most often about service brakes, electrical system, unspecified. Of those, 17 involved a crash, 4 a fire, 10 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The EPA smog rating for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee runs 1 to 5 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-II LEV, California LEV-III ULEV70, Federal Tier 3 Bin 160, Federal Tier 3 Bin 70, Federal Tier 3 Transitional Bin 110 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The manufacturer has filed 515 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee, most often covering equipment, electrical system, engine. The most recent is dated 2026-09-30. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee failed the emissions check on 2.3% of first inspections — close to the 2.7% for every 2019 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.3% (every 2019 vehicle: 1.7%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations6 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates6 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls7NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints370NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings2 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins515NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations3NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA11 fieldsNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWhat the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions7 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2027 Grand Cherokee The Grand Cherokee model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 0 recalls.Recalls Every Jeep recall on file All campaigns filed against Jeep vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Grand Cherokee by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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