2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Common Problems
Ranked from 148 federal NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
13 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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Service Brakes, Hydraulic Malfunction
39complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe service brakes intermittently fail to function correctly, causing the brake warning light to illuminate.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 22V426000, 24V838000
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Electrical System Issues Causing Dashboard Malfunctions
31complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe electrical system causes dashboard lights and messages to malfunction, affecting driver awareness.
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Engine Stall and Check Engine Light
20complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine frequently stalls and the check engine light illuminates, indicating underlying mechanical issues.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V699000, 23V411000
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Uconnect screen delaminating and malfunctioning
19complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe Uconnect screen delaminates, leading to random button presses and loss of functionality, posing a significant safety hazard.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Malfunction
18complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe ESC and ABS systems intermittently fail, leading to loss of vehicle stability and braking performance.
Related recalls: 22V426000, 24V838000
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Powertrain Issues
13complaintsHigh severityTransmissionPowertrain malfunctions result in stalling, loss of acceleration, and engine misfires.
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Recall Issues
10complaintsMedium severityOtherRecall Z48/NHTSA 22V-426 has not been addressed despite being announced six months ago, causing ongoing safety concerns.
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Transmission Malfunction Causing Jerking and Hard Shifting
10complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe transmission jerks and is hard to shift between gears, causing the vehicle to lurch forward or backward.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Suspension noise and vibration
8complaintsHigh severitySuspensionThe front suspension produces noise and vibration at highway speeds, affecting ride quality and potentially causing tire wear.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Faulty transmission shifting roughly
5complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission shifts roughly and jerks, causing discomfort and potential accidents during acceleration.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Engine Shutdown While Driving
3complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine suddenly shuts down while driving, leaving the vehicle unable to restart without being turned off and on again.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V699000, 23V411000
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Airbag Deployment Failure During Collision
2complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe airbags failed to deploy during a collision, leading to injuries and extensive vehicle damage.
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Headrest deploying unexpectedly
2complaintsHigh severityOtherThe passenger-side headrest deploys unexpectedly without any collision, posing a safety risk to passengers.
Other years & sources
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.