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2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee power train problems

47 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee cite power train, 13% of all 370 complaints for this model year. NHTSA also lists 1 recall on this component.

Complaints
47
13% of all complaints
Crashes
1
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the power train

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine temperature gauge was excessively high. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and the water pump, spark plugs, ignition coils, intake manifold gasket, and fuel filler neck were replaced. However, after the parts were replaced, the failure persisted. The vehicle was returned to the dealer and was diagnosed with a blown head gasket. The failure mileage was 50,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 25, 2026Power trainODI 11766972
“CODES C1490-00 REAR DIFFERENTIAL ACTUATOR INITIALIZATION FAILURE. SERVICE INFORMATION STATES TO REPLACE THE ELSD (ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP DIFF.) BEFORE REPLACING THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. REMOVED FILL AND DRAIN PLUGS FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL, ACQUIRED A FLUID SAMPLE. FLUID SAMPLE WAS CLEAN WITH NO SIGNS OF METAL CONTAMINATION, OR EVIDENCE OF AN INTERNAL Differential failure (ESLD) *key word INTERNAL”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 20, 2026Power train, Unknown or otherODI 11758304
“I am reporting a safety concern involving my 2019 Jeep. The primary systems of concern include the Forward Collision Warning/Automatic Emergency Braking system, front camera/driver-assistance system, electrical/communication network, PCM/ECM communication system, transmission/driveability system, and related control modules or sensors. While driving, the Jeep’s forward collision system activated unexpectedly. The vehicle reacted as though it detected an imminent collision, even though there was no appropriate reason for the system to activate in that manner. This created a serious safety risk because unexpected activation of a collision-warning or braking-related system can cause sudden driver reaction, loss of control, or a rear-end collision with vehicles behind me. This incident did not occur in isolation. The vehicle had been brought to the selling/servicing dealership, Bill Luke Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Phoenix, Arizona, numerous times before and after the safety incident. Issues began as early as approximately 3,523 miles. Between 2019 and 2025, the vehicle was taken to the dealership more than 19 times for recurring mechanical, electrical, diagnostic,…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 16, 2026Power train, Electrical system, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11744557
“-Transmission has been experiencing a very hard downshift intermittently as I am slowing down and/or coming to a stop AND when accelerating. Additionally it feels like it is jerking slightly repeatedly when moving slowly. -It is available for inspection. -When accelerating on the hwy or at intersections the transmission stalls (or clunks) when crossing the road or passing, causing a delay. -The problem persists, but has not been confirmed by a dealer. -The component has not yet been inspected, as stated above. -No warning lamps/messages appear.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 5, 2026Power trainODI 11722310
“The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V838000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the ESC and ABS warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle unexpectedly shifted out of gear. The dealer was contacted to confirm the recalls. However, due to past experiences, the contact decided not to have the recall repair completed at the dealer. Another dealer, Eastchester Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (4007 Boston Rd, Bronx, NY 10466), was contacted; however, the dealer was unable to perform the recall repair because parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the part was available for the recall repair; however, the manufacturer was unable to expedite parts to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 18, 2026Service brakes, hydraulic, Power trainODI 11718799
“The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V838000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling at a stop light, a message stating that the transmission was in neutral(N) was displayed while the gear shifter was in drive(D). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 21, 2026Service brakes, hydraulic, Power trainODI 11712519

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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Related recalls

1 recall on this component

Power train: differential unit

Free remedy

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 of power while driving and loss of the PARK function when stationary.

Power trainReported Mar 26, 2020NHTSA 20V183000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 3, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.