2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 5%of 370 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,600miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the air bags of the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 5% of the 370 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,600 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This is in reference to an accident on 1/22/20 at approximately 5:45pm near pittsburgh, pa. I had an issue with the 'driver side' lower or 'foot' air bag, as it did not 'undeploy' or if it did, it is very bulky after doing so and because of that, it caused, in my opinion, additional and unnecessary damages to the other party's involved. Situation - immediately after the accident, I needed to apply the brakes and could not do so because the airbag was in the way of my feet reaching and pressing the brake pedal. …”
NHTSA complaint #11301426, filed 2020-01, 1,800 miles“My vehicle (2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee) was only 1 1/2 years old and was involved in a head on collision. I was driving about 45mph when I was struck by 4-door chevy silverado (driver-to-driver collision) that was attempting to make a left turn on green, so only going about 3-5mph. The truck's steering wheel airbag deployed, but none of my Jeep's did. My Jeep's entire front area was crushed, and driver's side experienced extensive damage as well; resulting in my Jeep being totaled. Everyone at the scene of the accident was shocked that my Jeep's airbags did not deploy. …”
NHTSA complaint #11389986, filed 2021-01, 16,600 miles“This vehicle was hit by a silverado extended cab pickup at a 4 way stop twice by the same truck. The impact resulted in the Jeep being a total loss with extensive damage front and rear. The airbags never deployed resulting in injuries to both the driver and more serious the passenger. The Jeep was accelerating from a dead stop to cross the intersection. The truck did not stop or slow down at the intersection.”
NHTSA complaint #11372865, filed 2020-11, 22,000 miles“Vehicle struct pole on passenger side, at approximately 40 MPH, and side air bags did not deploy. Extensive damage to the entire passenger side including door intrusion into the cabin. Both major support pillars were bent and side windows shattered.”
NHTSA complaint #11271404, filed 2019-10, 10,500 miles“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?”
NHTSA complaint #11678178, filed 2025-08Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 6% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 12 | 3% |
| 2022 | 9 | 3% |
| 2021 | 20 | 5% |
| 2020 | 17 | 7% |
| 2019 | 19 | 5% |
| 2018 | 24 | 3% |
| 2017 | 15 | 4% |
| 2016 | 12 | 4% |
| 2015 | 104 | 8% |
| 2014 | 211 | 9% |
| 2013 | 33 | 4% |
| 2012 | 43 | 3% |
| 2011 | 60 | 4% |
| 2010 | 11 | 9% |
| 2009 | 11 | 8% |
| 2008 | 40 | 5% |
| 2007 | 29 | 3% |
| 2006 | 60 | 5% |
| 2005 | 95 | 5% |
| 2004 | 326 | 25% |
| 2003 | 256 | 34% |
| 2002 | 486 | 33% |
| 2001 | 26 | 3% |
| 2000 | 59 | 4% |
| 1999 | 83 | 5% |
| 1998 | 36 | 4% |
| 1997 | 36 | 4% |
| 1996 | 34 | 4% |
| 1995 | 30 | 4% |
| 1994 | 37 | 6% |
| 1993 | 24 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
116 complaintsElectrical system
84 complaintsOther or unknown
77 complaintsEngine
64 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
47 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
11 complaintsForward collision avoidance
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsSeats
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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