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2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Exterior lighting Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the exterior lighting system, filed with NHTSA

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Exterior lighting reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Aug 10, 2025
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
3%
of 358 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
0
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0

What this page shows

Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 9 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming exterior lighting

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

BrakesExterior lighting
Filed Aug 10, 2025

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 ID
11679693
Incident
Aug 10, 2025
BrakesEngineExterior lighting
Filed Mar 12, 2025

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. Additionally, the brake lights illuminated while the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The dealer informed the contact that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID
11647927
Incident
Dec 25, 2024
Mileage
125,000 mi
BrakesExterior lighting
Filed May 23, 2024

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. I got out and locked it again and then tried my remote start which did not function. I then decided to try drive around a little more and see if it would reset itself. Nothing changed with driving. Then after driving around I tried turning off my park sense button and the brake light went off and back to normal. Once i was parked again I retried the remote start and it worked. When I looked up this issue it sounded like symptoms of recall z48 which was repaired June 29, 2022 by my dealer. Tomorrow I will see if it happens again and if it will start and shift without brake pedal pressed as that is also related to recall z48. Could the repair for recall z48 have failed or was not done properly by my dealer? Just for reference my jeep only has 11,000 miles on it.

NHTSA ID
11590282
Incident
May 22, 2024
Driver assistanceElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Apr 30, 2024

Uconnect screen is delaminated. Vehicle features change by themselves. Advanced electronic systems are connected through the system. Horn, lights on off by themselves

NHTSA ID
11586154
Incident
Apr 25, 2024
BrakesElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Nov 16, 2022

Outstanding recall Z-48. This recall was first identified in June 2022. The dealers cannot fix the problem because Chrysler Corp. has not provided a solution. This is affecting the operation of the vehicle and probably reducing the resale value. Five months seems to me too long a time not to have a solution. Can the government give them an ultimatum of either provide the fix in the next 30 / 60 days or provide a cash discount on trading in the vehicle.

NHTSA ID
11493765
Incident
Aug 1, 2022
AirbagsElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Mar 5, 2022

SUV AIRBAG WARING LIGHT FLASHES OFF AND ON. Lights randomly come off and on when truck is parked.

NHTSA ID
11455319
Incident
Feb 20, 2022
ElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Dec 17, 2021

Both headlights blew out at the same time while I was driving at night. No visibility. Dangerous situation. No displayed message. Dealership replaced both bulbs. Cost was $200. They stated that it was not an electrical problem. Too much of a coincidence!

NHTSA ID
11444108
Incident
Dec 16, 2021
ElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Nov 30, 2021

Both head lamps went out on a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Manufacture say it is maintenance issue, but both going out at the same time is too much of coincidence. There must be a electrical issue (Which is covered under warrantee) that cause this.

NHTSA ID
11442123
Incident
Nov 24, 2021
Exterior lighting
Filed Oct 25, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE HEADLIGHT COVERS WERE CRACKED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS MAY OVERHEAT AND CAUSE A FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ELGIN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1010 E CHICAGO ST, ELGIN, IL 60120, (847) 697-0900) WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE AND SHE WAS AT FAULT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.

NHTSA ID
11271000
Incident
Oct 24, 2019
Mileage
15,000 mi

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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