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2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk
Common Problems

Ranked from 91 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
5 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

12 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure

    22complaints
    Safety riskEngine

    The engine stalls when the car is stationary or at low speeds, especially under stop-start conditions.

    $150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    ABS/ESC System Failure

    21complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) systems fail, leading to loss of vehicle stability and braking performance.

  3. 3

    Electrical System Issues Causing Engine Not to Start

    20complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The car intermittently fails to start, with the engine not turning over despite multiple attempts.

  4. 4

    Power Train Issues Causing Vehicle to Suddenly Accelerate

    9complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The vehicle suddenly accelerates or decelerates without warning, making it difficult to maintain control.

  5. 5

    Recall Issues with Service Brakes and Hydraulic Components

    9complaints
    High severityBrakes

    Issues with the service brakes and hydraulic components, leading to brake failure and requiring recall repairs that are delayed or unavailable.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Steering Lock-up and Uncontrollable Steering

    9complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    The steering wheel locks up and starts turning uncontrollably, posing a risk of losing control of the vehicle.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Transmission Malfunctioning

    7complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission shifts roughly and jerks, causing the car to lurch forward or backward unexpectedly.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Airbag Deployment Failure

    6complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    Multiple instances of airbags failing to deploy during collisions, posing a safety risk.

  9. 9

    Seat Belt Malfunctions

    5complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Severe malfunctions with seat belts, including non-retracting and getting caught in the door, posing safety risks.

  10. 10

    Unexplained Warning Light Illumination

    3complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Multiple warning lights illuminate unexpectedly, often requiring the car to be restarted.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs labor
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  11. 11

    Air Bag Deployment Without Collision

    2complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The air bags deploy unexpectedly without any collision, posing a safety risk to passengers.

  12. 12

    Unpredictable Acceleration

    2complaints
    Safety riskOther

    Vehicle accelerating unexpectedly without driver input, leading to loss of control and potential accidents.

Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.