2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 47about this part
- Share
- 13%of 370 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 47 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 13% of the 370 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was stopped in traffic with the vehicle in drive. When the light changed to green I pressed the accelerator and the drive (d) indicator light began blinking. At the same time, the engine would rev but would not go forward. The vehicle behind me nearly ran in into the back of us. I had to switch from drive to park, back to drive to move forward.”
NHTSA complaint #11405514, filed 2021-03, 27,197 miles“I got into my vehicle and when I tried starting it would not turn on the engine. The only thing that would illuminate was the speedometer area. The audio unit would turn on off and then on and then off. I tried about 10 times and would not start the engine. The vehicle was parked in my driveway when it happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11307793, filed 2020-02, 1,900 miles“Service shifter will randomly come on right after vehicle is started or starts beeping when driving but then clears itself and I check on dash for stored messages it disappears. Only once has vehicle not come out of park after being started and all shifter lights were on when it wouldn't come out of park shut vehicle off and turned back on and was fine but service shift still comes on randomly. The photo I attached is not from today 9/8/20”
NHTSA complaint #11353869, filed 2020-09, 11,180 miles“I bought this car in jan. 2018 brand new. For the first year or so I had no problems. As of july 2020 it has stalled on me for 5 times. It only happens while on the highway (60-70mph). The lights on the dashboard start blinking and it says shift to p to start . It decelerates very quickly luckily I've been able to merge to the emergency lane on the highway but this last time (1/17/21) it was very scary as cars were swerving in order to avoid hitting me. I'm unable to accelerate so there's cars going 60-80mph flying past me. …”
NHTSA complaint #11389875, filed 2021-01, 25 miles“While driving straight at approximately 45 MPH on a the 3 lane road full of traffic vehicle suddenly clunked loudly and violently shifted from high gear possibly fifth or sixth into first gear with the rpms at over 7000 this caused me and my family to lunge forward at which time I momentarily lost control of the vehicle. I was able to gain control and steer the car towards the side of the road and had to slam the shifter into park in order to stop. While stopped the vehicle remained at 7000 rpms until I pushed the off button of the console.”
NHTSA complaint #11328064, filed 2020-06, 13,700 milesRelated recalls
- 20V183000Mar 26, 2020Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. The front differential may have been assembled with pinion…Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2019, Dodge Durango 2019
Related service bulletins
- 11038329Sep 30, 2026The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward Transmission Engagement. The Tech May Find Damaged and/or Worn…
- 11031337Apr 8, 2026Power Liftgate Inoperative.
- 11030138Mar 9, 2026The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV…
- 11029770Feb 25, 2026Service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV transmissions that have fault codes P07E4, P1DB2, P0716, P1B14, P0733, P1D90…
- 11020855Jul 14, 2025To inform dealers about the 850RE valve body PN: R8348504A connector: the original 16-pin connector included six pins that were not used in this application. To simplify the…
- 11018452May 12, 2025Transmission "Transmission For transmission concerns related to DTCs P0733-00, P1DA8-00, and/or P1D92-00, a repair is available, and transmission replacement is NOT required…
- 11016061Mar 28, 2025"Transmission For transmission concerns related to DTCs P0733-00, P1DA8-00, and/or P1D92-00, a repair is available, and transmission replacement is NOT required. Please reference…
- 11010205Oct 30, 2024Plate - Planetary
- 11005356Jul 24, 2024Carrier – planetary & shaft kit - output
- 11000795May 7, 2024"VALVE BODY & CONTROL UNIT Transmission Ensure clutch pressure check has been completed and documented prior to valve body replacement."
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 38% |
| 2025 | 13 | 16% |
| 2024 | 31 | 12% |
| 2023 | 40 | 10% |
| 2022 | 37 | 14% |
| 2021 | 59 | 14% |
| 2020 | 39 | 16% |
| 2019 | 47 | 13% |
| 2018 | 75 | 9% |
| 2017 | 88 | 24% |
| 2016 | 78 | 25% |
| 2015 | 353 | 26% |
| 2014 | 475 | 20% |
| 2013 | 55 | 7% |
| 2012 | 102 | 6% |
| 2011 | 90 | 5% |
| 2010 | 22 | 19% |
| 2009 | 23 | 17% |
| 2008 | 77 | 10% |
| 2007 | 196 | 18% |
| 2006 | 173 | 14% |
| 2005 | 253 | 12% |
| 2004 | 54 | 4% |
| 2003 | 35 | 5% |
| 2002 | 58 | 4% |
| 2001 | 102 | 12% |
| 2000 | 156 | 11% |
| 1999 | 386 | 24% |
| 1998 | 426 | 41% |
| 1997 | 254 | 26% |
| 1996 | 280 | 31% |
| 1995 | 247 | 34% |
| 1994 | 118 | 20% |
| 1993 | 99 | 18% |
| 1991 | 1 | 17% |
| 1989 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
116 complaintsElectrical system
84 complaintsOther or unknown
77 complaintsEngine
64 complaintsAir bags
19 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology