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2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source ↗
NHTSA complaints
529
433 in the last 5 years
Top problem area
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
81 complaints
Recalls on record
7
see below
Reported harm
25 reported crashes · 15 injuries · 6 fires

What owners report fails — 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 81
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 72
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 62
  • ENGINE 59
  • SERVICE BRAKES 49

7 recalls on record for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee

  • NHTSA 24V838000 · 2025 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACT A vehicle that can be started and shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle rollaway.
  • NHTSA 22V406000 · 2024 · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
  • NHTSA 23V411000 · 2023 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
  • NHTSA 22V426000 · 2022 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACT A vehicle that starts and shifts out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in vehicle rollaway, increasing
  • NHTSA 20V699000 · 2021 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?

NHTSA has 529 consumer complaints on record for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 7 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (81 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (81), unknown or other (72), service brakes, hydraulic (62), engine (59). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.

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