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2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
NHTSA complaints842358
Recall campaigns107
Service bulletins (TSBs)442510
Investigations33
Crash reports4216
Fire reports103
NCAP overall rating4/54/5
EPA MPG (combined)17–2517–24
Median reported mileage28,700 mi36,431 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentJeep Grand CherokeeJeep Grand Cherokee
Electrical System33682
Engine12061
Power Train7044
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3264
Service Brakes2949
Seats429
Vehicle Speed Control3615
Fuel/propulsion System437

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling4633
Check engine light4039
Misfire / rough idle206
Overheating198
Vibration / shaking176
Hesitation / surging157
Won’t start110
Loss of power1011
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.