Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 370 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V838000 Vehicle Rollaway Due to ABS Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V411000 Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V406000 High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V426000 Vehicle Rollaway Due to ABS Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V699000 EGR Cooler May Crack Internally NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V191000 Rearview Image Can Remain on Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V183000 Front Differential Pinion Gears May Wear NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 84 complaints
- Unknown or Other 76 complaints
- Engine 64 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 64 complaints
- Service Brakes 49 complaints
- Power Train 47 complaints
Of the 370 complaints on file, 17 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 370 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee has notable concerns with its service brakes, electrical system, and power train, contributing to a below-average rating. Recalls related to the ABS system, engine, and differential unit highlight potential safety and reliability issues. Frequent complaints reinforce these problems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS module | 50,000–90,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| EGR cooler | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| Fuel pump | 70,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| Differential unit | 80,000–120,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 7,500 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid changes every 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 100,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- ABS warning light illumination
- Reduced engine performance
- Noise from front differential
- Sudden stalling
- Difficulty shifting gears
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.