2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee — Known Issues & Recalls

While driving on the highway, your engine suddenly began overheating after a left turn. Shortly after, your coolant recovery tank ruptured violently, spraying coolant throughout the engine bay and creating a burning smell — a dangerous situation that could have caused loss of visibility, fire, or complete engine failure while driving. A mechanic confirmed the failure was caused by a failed head gasket that allowed combustion gases to pressurize the cooling system until it burst. Replacing the head gasket and inspecting the cooling system will likely be needed to fix this issue.

Your engine unexpectedly shuts off while driving at highway speeds without any warning, forcing you to make emergency stops. When this happens, your dashboard displays a message saying "Vehicle Not In Park." This sudden shutdown is a serious safety hazard that requires immediate diagnosis and repair, likely involving your transmission sensors or engine control module.

Your engine is misfiring severely on the highway, causing violent shaking and stalling. You're hearing a ticking noise from the engine, which a repair shop identified as a worn right camshaft. This is causing engine damage, and fixing it will require camshaft replacement at minimum—with a possible need for a full engine replacement costing around $4,000 or more. This appears to be a known recurring problem on this model.

Your 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee's oil cooler assembly failed catastrophically after the dealership misdiagnosed a coolant leak you reported. The oil cooler cracked and dumped your engine oil, causing smoke, engine knocking, and complete engine failure within about a week. The dealership did not warn you that the leak was serious or could destroy your engine, and later created inaccurate service records. Fixing this will require a complete engine replacement or a new oil cooler assembly with engine inspection.

Your 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee is subject to a safety recall (NHTSA Campaign 24V838000) related to the hydraulic brake system. When you took it to the dealer, they told you the necessary part is on back order and won't be available immediately. Your vehicle has not been repaired yet, and you haven't experienced any brake problems so far. The repair will likely involve replacing or servicing the hydraulic brake component once the part becomes available.

Your brake lights stopped working properly and only turn on when you manually activate the auto brake light mode. Your Jeep is under a manufacturer recall for this issue, but the dealer told you the replacement part isn't available because the manufacturer is only sending parts to certain dealerships. Despite multiple contacts with the dealer and manufacturer, you haven't received a timeline for when the repair can be completed. The repair will likely involve replacing the brake light control module or related hydraulic brake system component.

You own a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee that's subject to a safety recall (Campaign 24V838000) involving the hydraulic brake system. You've contacted both your dealer and Jeep, but the replacement part isn't available yet. You're concerned that Jeep has taken longer than reasonable to make this part available for the recall repair. The fix will involve your dealer replacing the affected brake component once the part becomes available.

Your 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a safety recall for the brake system, but the required parts have been on backorder and unavailable at multiple dealerships. You're experiencing warning lights for the electronic stability control (ESC) and anti-lock brake system (ABS), and your vehicle has unexpectedly shifted out of gear — both serious issues that affect your ability to stop and control the vehicle safely. The manufacturer has confirmed the part exists but won't expedite it to dealers. Getting the brake system repaired and having a technician diagnose the transmission shifting issue will be necessary.

Your 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee experienced a transmission display issue where the dashboard showed the transmission was in neutral even though you had the gear shifter in drive while sitting at a stoplight. This happened while a recalled brake system part was on backorder, and the dealer couldn't complete the recall repair. You're concerned that the manufacturer has taken too long to make the repair part available.

Your brake system has a defect that has disabled your electronic stability control (ESC) and made your vehicle non-compliant with federal safety standards. This problem started in January 2024 and has persisted for over a year despite multiple dealer visits. The required replacement part is now available but you haven't been able to schedule an appointment to have it installed, leaving you driving an unsafe vehicle.

Your vehicle's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system has been causing the car to spin out unexpectedly since January 2025, especially in cold or wet conditions. FCA acknowledged the problem over a year ago but says no fix is available, and has refused a buyback or loaner vehicle despite your multiple attempts to get help through dealerships and official complaints. The issue remains unresolved and makes the car unsafe to drive. Resolving this will likely require FCA to develop and provide a software update or hardware replacement for the ESC system.

Your engine is overheating and misfiring while driving at various speeds, causing the check engine light to come on and a message about the Auto START/STOP system needing service. The dealer has replaced the camshaft, water pump, EGR valve, camshaft phasers, and oil control valve to fix the problem, and the issue has been resolved.

While driving at 40 mph, you heard a loud knocking sound from the engine and the START/STOP warning light came on. When you tried to accelerate, the engine stalled but restarted. A dealer diagnosed a failed head gasket that allowed coolant to leak into the engine. Replacing the head gasket is a major repair that involves removing the cylinder head and installing a new gasket to prevent coolant from entering the combustion chamber.

Your 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee stalled when you started it, and the ABS light, check engine light, and other warning lights came on. The dealer confirmed your vehicle is part of a recall for hydraulic brake service issues (Campaign 24V838000) but did not perform the repair. The issue occurred around 150,000 miles. You'll likely need the dealer to complete the recall service, which may involve inspecting or replacing brake system components.

Your brake lights stay on even when you're not pressing the brake pedal, and they remain illuminated for several minutes after you turn off the engine. Your check engine warning light is also on. Both your dealer and an independent mechanic confirmed this is related to a known recall (Campaign 24V838000), but the replacement parts aren't yet available to fix it. The repair will likely involve replacing hydraulic brake system components once the parts become available.

Your brake light won't turn off, and your service, seat belt, brake, and air bag warning lights stay on with a continuous buzzer sound. The dealer replaced your ABS module but the problem persisted, and there's no recall available for your vehicle. Fixing this will likely require diagnostic work to identify which sensor or electrical component is triggering all these warning systems.

Your engine shuts off unexpectedly while you're driving at low speeds, even though the vehicle is in gear. This has been happening multiple times daily for the past three weeks. The issue will likely require diagnostic testing to identify whether it's an electrical or engine-related problem causing the stalling.

Your transmission is downshifting hard at random times when you're slowing down or stopping, and also when accelerating. You may notice jerking or stuttering when moving slowly, and the transmission sometimes clunks or stalls when accelerating on highways or at intersections, causing a delay in power. No warning lights appear on your dashboard. A transmission fluid change, filter replacement, or solenoid inspection may be needed to diagnose and fix the issue.

Your 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee is subject to a recall (24V838000) related to the hydraulic brake system, but the required part isn't currently available from your dealer. You haven't experienced any actual brake failure yet, but the manufacturer has taken longer than reasonable to make the repair part available. Fixing this will likely involve the dealer replacing or servicing the hydraulic brake component once the part becomes available.

Your car's wheel speed sensor has detected a circuit current problem, which affects your braking system and forward collision warning features. This error could impact your anti-lock brakes and collision avoidance system performance. The sensor circuit will need to be diagnosed and repaired, which may involve replacing the wheel speed sensor or checking the wiring.