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2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
3%of 370 total for the year
Median mileage
40,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 3% of the 370 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“Recall 24V-838 has been open on my vehicle since November 2024. I have contacted multiple dealerships and they have no updates on when parts will be available to complete the recall. Possible issues related to the recall pose serious safety concerns.”

NHTSA complaint #11679693, filed 2025-08

“I recently was driving and my headlights went out, then smoke appeared on the passenger side of my car and immediately caught fire and my car was completely burned down.”

NHTSA complaint #11761347, filed 2026-09

“Today after I parked my 2019 jeep grand Cherokee and locked it I noticed my brake lights stayed illuminated. I got back in my car and confirmed that I was in park and my parking brake was on and my brake pedal did not feel stuck down in any way. I also tried turning my headlamps from auto to off. That didn’t resolve my brake light issue. I restarted it and put it in gear and drove a little and my fiancé confirmed from outside the car that even when in drive and moving without my foot on brake my brake lights stayed on. …”

NHTSA complaint #11590282, filed 2024-05

“The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V838000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, the brake lights remained illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the ABS and ESC warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the VIN was under recall and go to the dealer for assistance. …”

NHTSA complaint #11693846, filed 2025-10, 40,000 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 not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal grinding sound. The electronic stability control (ESC), traction control, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11647927, filed 2025-03, 125,000 miles

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202511%
2024166%
202382%
202210%
20214210%
202021%
2019123%
2018223%
2017144%
2016103%
2015191%
2014542%
2013233%
2012342%
2011372%
201011%
200932%
2008172%
2007232%
2006645%
2005603%
2004272%
2003152%
2002191%
2001263%
2000725%
1999352%
1998151%
1997141%
1996142%
199561%
199481%
199371%
1989120%

Other parts of the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Brakes
116 complaints
Electrical system
84 complaints
Other or unknown
77 complaints
Engine
64 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
47 complaints
Air bags
19 complaints
Vehicle speed control
15 complaints
Steering
14 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
11 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
11 complaints
Suspension
11 complaints
Seats
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology