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2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee VIN Check, Recalls & Reliability

The 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee has good reliability. There are 7 recalls and 336 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Jeep Grand-Cherokee. Severity signals include 16 crash-related complaints and 2 fire-related complaints. The most commonly reported problem areas are: Electrical System (67), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (60), Unknown Or Other (49).

Grand Cherokee reliability snapshot

67/100
Latest model-year reliability score
3.5/5
RepairPal rating (medium)
$666
Avg annual repair cost vs $573 category avg
#15/26
Ranking in midsize SUVs · better than 42% of peers

Data sourced from Auto Reliability Index, aggregating NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and RepairPal repair-cost records.

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Most-reported 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee issues

Owner-reported problem categories from NHTSA complaint filings. Counts reflect complaints per category for the most-recent model year on file.

  • Electrical System67
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic60
  • Unknown Or Other49
  • Power Train38
  • Service Brakes21
  • Engine20

Pre-purchase inspection checklist for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Hands-on checks distilled from real NHTSA complaint patterns and recall histories. Bring this list to a test drive or mechanic inspection.

  • Test infotainment system for freezing or unresponsive screen
  • Check for any warning lights on the dashboard during a test drive
  • Inspect for any signs of oil leaks or engine knocking sounds
  • Verify smooth gear shifting and listen for unusual noises from the transmission
  • Ensure steering is responsive and does not lock or pull
  • Check for any recalls and verify if they have been addressed
  • Test all seat belts for proper retraction and locking

2019 Grand Cherokee recalls (7)

Every NHTSA safety recall logged against the 2019 Grand Cherokee. A VIN check confirms whether any recall remains unrepaired on a specific vehicle.

  1. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNHTSA 24V838000Nov 7, 2024

    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.

    Consequence: 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.

    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.

  2. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGNHTSA 23V411000Jun 8, 2023

    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.

    Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

    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.

  3. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNHTSA 22V426000Jun 9, 2022

    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.

    Consequence: 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.

    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.

  4. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELNHTSA 22V406000Jun 9, 2022

    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.

    Consequence: Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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.

  5. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGNHTSA 20V699000Nov 12, 2020

    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.

    Consequence: Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

    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.

  6. BACK OVER PREVENTIONNHTSA 20V191000Sep 10, 2020

    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."

    Consequence: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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.

  7. POWER TRAINNHTSA 20V183000Mar 26, 2020

    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.

    Consequence: A sudden loss of power while driving or loss of the transmission PARK function can increase the risk of a crash.

    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.

Used-market value

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee resale snapshot

54.7%estimated value retained after 5 years
720listings in the model-level benchmark
$21,990median asking price from 60 listings

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2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee on the road

242,969 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee units were sold new in the US — a key signal for the size of today's used-market inventory.

How the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee stacks up against rivals

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Reliability verdict for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee

With a 68/100 reliability score against a 75/100 segment average, the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee lands below average. That gap points to mixed reliability rather than a consistently trouble-free record, raising buyer risk versus typical competitors in this class. As year nine of its generation, the data reflects a mature platform that still posts notable problem volume.

Complaints cluster most heavily around service brakes and the electrical system, with additional pressure from powertrain and engine reports. The presence of a sizable “unknown or other” share suggests the complaint picture isn’t confined to a single, easily isolated area. Recall activity is elevated, reinforcing that this model year carries more correction history than a limited-recall vehicle.

Overall, reliability risk is moderate-to-elevated relative to the segment.

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2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee — Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?

With a 68/100 reliability score against a 75/100 segment average, the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee lands below average. That gap points to mixed reliability rather than a consistently trouble-free record, raising buyer risk versus typical competitors in this class. As year nine of its generation, the data reflects a mature platform that still posts notable problem volume.

How many recalls does the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?

7 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. A VIN check confirms whether any remain unrepaired on a specific vehicle.

What are the most common 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems?

The most-reported 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee problem areas are: Electrical System (67), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (60), Unknown Or Other (49).

Should I run a VIN check on a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Yes. A VIN report verifies title brands, odometer history, accident records, and recall completion on a specific 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee, complementing the model-year reliability data on this page.