2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 370 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1% of the 370 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving on the interstate when all service light came on and steering wheel locked up and the car began to power down. I almost crashed into a 18 wheeler because the steering wheel would not turn properly. I was able to pull over and the car would not move, switch gears, stop or start. My vehicle was serviced by Jeep twice in the past two weeks.”
NHTSA complaint #11354798, filed 2020-09, 36,061 miles“While driving the car with 750 miles the electronic stability control, ABS, check engine, brake service antilock brake system lights all come on. While driving noticed car wasnt tracking miles then died on the interstate at approximately 70 miles per hour.”
NHTSA complaint #11220380, filed 2019-06, 750 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11509375, filed 2023-02, 71,145 miles“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 check engine and stabilitrak warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed the warning lights being illuminated, and related the failure to the recall; however, the part was still not available. …”
NHTSA complaint #11638711, filed 2025-01, 65,000 miles“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 while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle jerked while the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle hesitated while responding. The message “Service Electronic Stability Control was displayed on the display. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #11659964, filed 2025-05, 100,085 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 | 10 | 3% |
| 2016 | 12 | 4% |
| 2015 | 12 | 1% |
| 2014 | 52 | 2% |
| 2013 | 13 | 2% |
| 2012 | 22 | 1% |
| 2011 | 16 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 10 | 1% |
| 2007 | 18 | 2% |
| 2006 | 31 | 2% |
| 2005 | 28 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3 | 0% |
| 1999 | 4 | 0% |
| 1998 | 3 | 0% |
| 1997 | 3 | 0% |
| 1996 | 4 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
116 complaintsElectrical system
84 complaintsOther or unknown
77 complaintsEngine
64 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
47 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
11 complaintsForward collision avoidance
11 complaintsSuspension
11 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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