2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Complaint Log

The driver's side door lock will no longer operate using the key fob, lock/unlock button inside, or automatically lock when driving. It will only operate to unlock when the handle is pulled. It is available for inspection. It is a safety hazard due to not having a locked door when parked or when driving. The problem has been confirmed by CLJ in Justice. It has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance. There are no warning lamps or messages.

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 57 MPH, the vehicle began to lose motive power. The contact stated she depressed the accelerator pedal to the floor and the vehicle kept losing motive power. The contact stated that she was able to pull over and turned the vehicle off. The contact stated that the vehicle turned on only after multiple attempts; however, the vehicle went into "LIMP Mode" and would not accelerate to exceed 5 MPH. The vehicle also stalled several times within a few miles. The contact stated that the Auto START/STOP, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the vehicle had bad gasoline and had fuel cleaner added to fuel tank. The vehicle had been repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred, and that the vehicle was towed back to the same dealer and was diagnosed that the fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, the ABS module failed to turn off and drained the battery. The vehicle failed to start, and the contact was left stranded. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the parts being on back order. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

Yesterday, March 18, 2023, the sunroof in our 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee exploded while we were driving on the highway. The weather was sunny and mild (52 degrees.) We were driving in an open area (no trees) and we were not close behind a truck or other vehicle. The explosion was extremely loud and terrifying. We initially thought we'd been shot at. The driver (my husband), myself (in the passenger seat) and our dog (in the back seat) were showered with broken glass. The remainder of the glass blew out towards the car traveling behind us. We are fortunate that my husband was able to keep calm and get us safely off of the highway without further incident. As this occurred around 5pm on a Saturday, we will report this issue to our insurance and local Jeep dealership on Monday, March 20. There were no warnings or indication of an issue with the sunroof prior to this incident.

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were flashing before the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle stopped in the middle of the road. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the body control module (BCM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

My car has a check engine light for a code that’s a “small EVAP leak”. It appears this is the same as the communication that was issued “Manufacturer communication NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10169219 wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK”, however my vehicle is not included in this issue.

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 65-70 MPH, there was an abnormal burning odor detected. The contact checked under the hood but was unable to locate the source of the burning odor. After stopping and parking the vehicle, the contact was removing items from the rear seat and noticed a large hole and small hole in the seat. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who stated that the failure may be due to a heating element malfunction. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred her to the local dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 50,600.

Service air bag system warning appeared out of the blue. Warning turns on and off randomly. Assuming a faulty sensor. Have not been able to get in for service yet.

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the exterior lighting system failed to operate as designed and malfunctioned. The contact stated that when he depressed the brake pedal, the brake light failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS control module software was updated; however, the traction control system failed to operate as designed. The check engine, the ABS, and the traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic stability control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 71,145.

Recall Z48 service was performed 02/09/23. Fox Jeep invoice #556304. Facility mechanic confirmed issue was present prior to performing recall as the brake lights remained on for several minutes after parking, shutting off, and exiting vehicle. Recall Z48 PCM update was completed. Vehicle continues to exhibit same issue with brake lights remaining on for several minutes after vehicle is parked / shut off / occupant exits. I believe Stellantis has a known issue with the ABS module in this vehicle and needs to replace the module with a properly functioning unit instead of attempting to conceal the fault through another PCM update. Attached copy of invoice from recall performed 02/09/23 @ 70,316 miles and photo of brake lights remaining on after exiting vehicle taken last week @ approximately 76,000 miles.

2019 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 22V-426.

My truck slips out of gear because brake lights stay illuminated stays on can shift from any get without applying the brake pedal

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while shifted in drive, the check engine warning light, the start/stop button, the auto part disabled, the ABS and traction control, stability control, and tire pressure monitor warning lights were illuminated. The contact then stated that all the warning lights were illuminated. The contact then stated that she received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V426000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact then stated that she then depressed the accelerator pedal when the front end of the vehicle crashed into the embankment and then spun the vehicle in the opposite direction. The air bags failed to deploy. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an Auto repair shop where the diagnoses could not be determined. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where no diagnoses had yet been performed however, the contact was informed that the recalls were being repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the rear windshield shattered prior to opening the liftgate. The contact stated that at the time of the failure, the vehicle was parked, and the rear defroster was activated. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the rear windshield was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,800.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? -The rear driver side seatbelt does not click in and does not function. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - The rear passenger is unable to buckle. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? -No Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? -No Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? -No I recently purchased this vehicle on December 10th, 2022. During the test drive the salesman sat in that seat. He did not bring to my attention during the test drive. The following day I realized this issue and the dealer had stated that since I did not mention it during my visit that they would not fix it for free. This was at a dealer in Illinois, I am now back in Iowa and would like the get it fixed here. The car seems to be in a rear end accident, although the dealer did not specifically disclose where it was in an accident.

A few days after purchasing this car we noticed the front seatbelts weren’t retracting after unbuckling. After pulling out the seatbelt shoulder strap and inspecting it, it was cut and frayed, which was catching and not allowing it to retract. The front driver and passenger shoulder belts were both like this. We took the vehicle into a jeep dealer and had it checked out and had the seatbelts replaced for obvious safety reasons. The gentleman who worked on our Jeep said he had seen this on other Chrysler models as well.

I have a few different issues with my car. The transmission has been shifting roughly, there’s a loud clunking sound when I put it in reverse, and I'm experiencing slipping, hesitation on acceleration, and sudden bursts of power. The car has been starting to jerk a lot. The engine has lost power while driving, which forced me to pull over on a busy highway at night with my kids in the vehicle. Fortunately, I was able to roll off the freeway, turn off the car, and after several attempts, I managed to drive home. Also my vehicle sometimes have a difficulty starting. I’ll press the start button and no response. I’ve also been dealing with electrical problems. My screen constantly freezes, goes blank or turns off. At times I can’t connect my smart devices. My AC has broke, repaired and having problems again. I previously took my vehicle to the dealership to address issues with the AC. I mentioned these problems, and I was told they would be checked. However, an employee later said they couldn’t find anything wrong. When I spoke to another employee, he admitted he wasn’t aware of the issues. It’s very frustrating dealing with these significant problems, especially since I can’t trust my vehicle and always feel scared to drive out of town. All of this has been an ongoing issue. I have a few friends same model and year and they received recalls but I didn’t. This is my only vehicle, I paid a lot of money for it and I shouldn’t have to be dealing with this. Please help me.

In June 2022, Recall Z48/NHTSA 22V-426 was announced. The recall impacts the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland we purchased in September 2022. At the time of purchase, a remedy for the recall was anticipated "soon" and "in a timely manner," according to both the manufacturer and dealership. Nearly 6 months since the recall was announced, there is no remedy. Our business prohibits use of any vehicle with an open recall. Efforts to use the vehicle for other purposes, including rental services (such as Turo, among others) have failed due to the open recall. We have incurred significant financial loss of income as a direct result. The manufacturer refuses to offer a replacement vehicle, refuses return and will not compensate for losses incurred. The manufacturer and dealership both confirm there is "no remedy expected in the immediate future". The vehicle is financed through the dealership, and ongoing payments are expected from the finance company, even as we cannot use the vehicle for its primary purpose. A remedy has not been provided as required "in a timely manner," and the manufacturer's refusal to compensate or accept a return of the vehicle egregious.

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V426000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that on several occasions after the vehicle was started or while driving at various speeds, the service brake warning light and the electronic stability control warning lights intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to the recall however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the technician opted to replace the entire module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that no parts were available for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.

Jeep dealer has still not issued a repair solution for the open recall on my car that was issued in June 2022. The recall cannot be repaired as Jeep does not have a solution in order to fix.

Backup camera sometimes stays on after shifting out of reverse and it takes many tries to turn off. It also sometimes comes on randomly while driving and won’t turn off right away.

I was sent a recall notice ( Z48/NHTSA 22V-426 ) and contacted the dealer to schedule. the recall is for the breaking system, and it took months to get an appointment, apparently bad breaks are not a concern? when I was finally able to get an appointment they claimed I had no recall? I described the issues to the service manager, and he said that I was experiencing the issue the recall was supposed to fix but they would not fix it as a recall, because they claim I do not have a recall despite getting more than 1 letter. the issue - the vehicle will not stop in and emergency situation. I have tried this at 25 MPH, and just slowed down, I have nearly hit other cars because I could not stop topping a blind hill. I have a long list of very scary examples. FCA says they will not add my vehicle to the recall list, so in case of a major crash or running over a child, I guess I will go public with legal backing. this complaint will also be noted that it was brought to your attention.

Ublock radio information center screen delaminating leading to eventual failure

My rear windshield shattered without any reason. It was a cold morning (30F). I used the remote start feature to turn on the car. When I start the car and start moving, I heard the shattering sound and my whole back windshield is broken. There we no scratches and prior damages on the back windshield.

Power rear liftgate top attachment stud holding the power drive to the body of the vehicle sheared off, causing the very heavy liftgate to come crashing down. Fortunately I was able to jump back. The liftgate probably weighs about 150 pounds. It seem that a small 1/4" stud that holding this in place is not adequate for the load. There does seem to be some Internet discussion of this happening to others. This vehicle only has 40,000 miles on it.

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started overheating and the engine overheating light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over and waited for the vehicle to cool down and the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the mechanic stated that coolant was leaking into the engine and the EGR cooler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V699000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 41,115.

Loud creaking sound coming from both front tire areas when driving low speeds and turning the wheel. I took the vehicle to the shop and they could not identify where the creaking noise was coming from. There’s no knocking or shaking in the steering column. It sounds like it’s the shocks/ suspension in both front tires.

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the stabili-trak control warning light and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS module, hydraulic control module, and the stabili-trak control needed to be replaced. The contact was then informed by the dealer that the VIN was included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V426000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available and the contact was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000. Parts distributions disconnect.

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V426000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was test driven. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was operating as designed; however, the failure persisted. 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 11,198. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The u connect screen is delaminating! I’m afraid some features may stop working.

The ignition mechanism of my vehicle. The push to start. I was driving and the push to start mechanism just fell inside its housing. I've never seen anything like this. Luckily, I wasn't driving very fast. I was able to slow down and park. However, I could not turn the car off. I had to get out of the car and try to find the ignition button which had apparently fallen out of the housing. After feeling around through a hole underneath the steering wheel i was able to feel the ignition in order to turn it off.

vehicle start and shift out of park without depressing the brake pedal

Our 2019 Jeep has been experiencing symptoms since 2022, and Jeep has no resolution for it yet. I fear for the safety of my family riding in the vehicle, cannot use all the installed features (cannot remote start with check engine light on) and cannot sell it in its current condition due to this recall. Is there any solution in sight?

2019 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 22V-426. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED CONFIRMATION THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVER WITHOUT HAVING THE RECALL COMPLETED.

Vehicle was purchased on 8/11/2022. After the vehicle was stopped, turned off & emergency brake set, the brake lights continued to stay on for several minutes.

The front panel of the panoramic sunroof exploded into small pieces for no apparent reason. I was driving under 35 mph, on a 2 lane road, in clear, warm weather. I heard a "pop", then glass sliding over the roof of the car. In the rear view mirror, I then saw glass falling past the back window. When I stopped to investigate, I found that glass had also fallen down onto the fabric shade, which was thankfully closed. Broken glass falling into the passenger compartment could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle resulting in a collision, as well as causing direct injury to occupants. After this incident, I found other reports of spontaneous Jeep sunroof failures/explosions online. I will be taking my vehicle to a dealer and filing a warranty claim. I was traveling out of state (1300 miles from home) and could not find replacement glass at any dealers within 250 miles of my return route. Friends vacuumed out most of the glass on the shade before covering the entire opening, and what was left of the panel, with aluminum HVAC tape for my journey home. I can still hear glass falling down onto the shade when I drive the vehicle.

The contact's daughter owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the second-row passenger seat release button was depressed and the seat catapults forward towards the front of the seat. The occupants' head and feet were pinched between the drivers' seats. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.

Outstanding recall Z-48. This recall was first identified in June 2022. The dealers cannot fix the problem because Chrysler Corp. has not provided a solution. This is affecting the operation of the vehicle and probably reducing the resale value. Five months seems to me too long a time not to have a solution. Can the government give them an ultimatum of either provide the fix in the next 30 / 60 days or provide a cash discount on trading in the vehicle.

Driver’s side airbag does not retract

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V426000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

I was driving east on imperial hwy around 11:50 when a car switched into my lane causing me to collide head on

Recall on this vehicle that the dealer is unable to repair at this time. It poses a safety risk as the car can potentially shift out of break without knowing .

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the tailgate opened independently and without warning. The dealer was contacted and notified of the failure however, they had not received a callback. The contact also attempted to notify the manufacturer of the failure; however, the call was disconnected after each attempt. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.

After starting and functioning normally for a ~ mile, a warning came up “stop safely - your vehicle will shut off soon”. I was on a road with no shoulder and had to keep going. In less than a minute, (1/2 mile) power steering failed, all other electrical devices, brake lights, dash lights, Speedo failed shortly thereafter. Engine and trans were barely functioning. I just managed to manhandle ( power steering had failed) it into a parking lot when it shut down completely. There is no way my wife (car owner & usual driver) could have steered it to safety. Once into the lot, Couldn’t electronically unlock doors or put it in park or even turn it completely off. It was literally electronically dead. Had to climb over seat to retrieve pets and perishables from the back as the tailgate open function also failed. Towed to Davis Chrysler Jeep in yulee, Florida. No word on root cause. I assume it was catastrophic batteries failure without any warning or prior symptoms.

Touch screen on uConnect system freezes upon startup or randomly while driving and will also turn blue and reboot several times before it functions properly. Backup camera will not function when screen is frozen and this is a major safety concern. Top left corner of touch screen has started to delaminate, approximately 3 months out of standard 3 year warranty. Vehicle has 36,981 miles. Delamination is causing issues with touch screen.

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V426000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while reversing, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled before independently shifting to park(P). There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the battery was reset and the vehicle operated normally; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to another dealer however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that vehicle had also started independently before. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was then informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was 46,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V426000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Recall (22V-426) is now 6months old with no solution. Is car really safe to drive? Cannot sell it. Isn't 6 months too long?

My vehicle stop running at the light. I got it started again and turned left and it died about a block from the light. Then it would not start. Hard it towed home and the rear wheels locked up when they tried to dropped the car off in the drive way. Could not take it out of gear. The next day it started up and was able to move it. Made an appoint to have it checked our four days later and it would not start. Took it to the shop and they could not move it off the back of the flatbed. Brought it back home. Then the batteries died. Tried to jump start., Almost. When it did I took it out of park. But then it was dead. Nothing. Had it towed to the Jeep dealer in Marshal, Mi. They said both batteries where totally no good. They replaced the batteries and found out the fuel pump was burn or shorted out and had to be replaced. They do not know why this would happen or they just would not say. The vehicle only has 78000 miles.