2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems
64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Service engine light came on and code read misfire. Tech said that ignition coil one needs replaced and it needed a tune up. They replaced all ignition coils, spark plugs and intake manifold gasket with tune up. Tech said that coolant looked low and checked the reservoir. He said there's a lot of…”
filed Sep 15, 2026
“We found a huge spillage in our driveway and it had a color of yellowish Brown. Took it to the dealership tech found oil and coolant were mixed together and coming out of the overflow tank. Because the oil in the coolant mixed together, it went through all the components in the engine and it is a…”
filed Sep 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its…Campaign 23V411000 · Jun 8, 2023
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant…Campaign 20V699000 · Nov 12, 2020
Related service bulletins
THROTTLE BODY – NONE
112639 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 30, 2026THROTTLE BODY – NONE
112640 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 30, 2026
Engine problems in other Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 21 | 28% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 103 | 43% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 83 | 22% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 49 | 19% |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 60 | 15% |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 50 | 21% |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 123 | 14% |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 102 | 28% |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 76 | 25% |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 199 | 15% |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 408 | 17% |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 106 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.