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2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee

GasDiesel
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
6 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
42 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical7
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA365
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA24 mpg
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The 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee is sold in the U.S. as a gas and diesel midsize or 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, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 365 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Grand Cherokee 2WDGasRWD3.6L 6-cyl192621$2,950
Grand Cherokee 4WDGasAWD3.6L 6-cyl182521$2,950
Grand Cherokee 4WDGasAWD5.7L 8-cyl142217$4,200
Grand Cherokee SRT 4WDGasAWD6.4L 8-cyl131915$5,150
Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 4WDGasAWD6.2L 8-cyl111713$5,950
Grand Cherokee 4WDDieselAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo212824$3,750

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

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Recalls (7)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

94B
206,502 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskA 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.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V838000reported Nov 7, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Engine And Engine Cooling

66A
80,629 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskAn engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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
NHTSA campaign 23V411000reported Jun 8, 2023Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Fuel System, Diesel

Z46
138,645 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskFuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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
NHTSA campaign 22V406000reported Jun 9, 2022Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Z48
206,502 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskA 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.FixThis 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
NHTSA campaign 22V426000reported Jun 9, 2022Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Engine And Engine Cooling

W79
28,884 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskCombustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.FixFCA 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
NHTSA campaign 20V699000reported Nov 12, 2020Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Back Over Prevention

W30-W37
319,610 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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."RiskThe lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.FixChrysler 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.
NHTSA campaign 20V191000reported Sep 10, 2020Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Power Train

W22
515 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskA sudden loss of power while driving or loss of the transmission PARK function can increase the risk of a crash.FixChrysler 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.
NHTSA campaign 20V183000reported Mar 26, 2020Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

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 rec

Opened Mar 17, 2023 · action EA23001

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 substa

Opened Sep 17, 2021 · action EA21002

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 of

Opened Sep 9, 2019 · closed Feb 25, 2026 · action PE19014

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
365complaints filed

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

Filed per year: 2019: 28 · 2020: 33 · 2021: 17 · 2022: 43 · 2023: 42 · 2024: 43 · 2025: 127 · 2026: 32

Most-cited components

Electrical System82
Unspecified76
Service Brakes, Hydraulic64
Engine63
Service Brakes49
Power Train45

What owners describe

“The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the tailgate opened independently and without warning. The dealer was contacted and notified of the failure however, they had not received a callback. The contact also attempted to notify the manufacturer of the failure; however, the …”Jul 5, 2022 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA owner report
“After starting and functioning normally for a ~ mile, a warning came up “stop safely - your vehicle will shut off soonâ€�. I was on a road with no shoulder and had to keep going. In less than a minute, (1/2 mile) power steering failed, all other electrical devices, brake lights, dash lights, Speedo failed shortly the…”Jun 16, 2022 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“Touch screen on uConnect system freezes upon startup or randomly while driving and will also turn blue and reboot several times before it functions properly. Backup camera will not function when screen is frozen and this is a major safety concern. Top left corner of touch screen has started to delaminate, approximately…”Jun 15, 2022 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

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.

Crash ratings

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

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other Grand Cherokee model years

A

2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee

0 recalls · 0 complaints

F

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee

6 recalls · 34 complaints

F

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee

5 recalls · 108 complaints

F

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

18 recalls · 303 complaints

F

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

23 recalls · 564 complaints

F

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

24 recalls · 476 complaints

F

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

16 recalls · 479 complaints

B

2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee

3 recalls · 236 complaints

F

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee

10 recalls · 853 complaints

F

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee

5 recalls · 364 complaints

F

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee

8 recalls · 308 complaints

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). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

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

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