2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee: reliability, problems and cost to own
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It scores 68 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $17,295 to own, including $3,054 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Where repair money is likely to go
Engine & cooling$1,365
Transmission & drivetrain$826
Electrical system$236
Driver-assist & stability$149
Brakes$145
Body, glass & interior$109
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModuleNov 7, 2024 · campaign 24V838000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may incorrectly illuminate the brake lights and disable the ABS and electronic stability control (ESC). In addition, the vehicle operator may be able to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
Engine And Engine CoolingJun 8, 2023 · campaign 23V411000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModuleJun 9, 2022 · campaign 22V426000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may illuminate the brake lights, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)Nov 12, 2020 · campaign 20V699000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel
engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › CameraSep 10, 2020 · campaign 20V191000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. The front differential may have been assembled with pinion gears that are insufficiently hardened, which can lead to the gear teeth wearing down. If both pinion gears have their teeth sufficiently worn off, torque power can not be transferred from the front wheels to the driveline, resulting in loss o
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No. It scores 68 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize SUVs of 2015–2024.
Is the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
It scores 68 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 370 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $3,054 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee cost to own?
About $17,295 over 5 years: $4,527 in lost value, $3,054 in repairs and $9,714 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $20,112 today.
What are the best years of the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (77/100) and the 2024 worst (10/100).
How many recalls does the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?