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Common Problems with the
2019–2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2)

We've identified 4 known issues that can affect the 2019–2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2). 3 of these are serious faults that could be expensive to repair.

4
Known Issues
3
Serious
1
Moderate
0
Minor

The 2019–2020 period has 2 more issues than the Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2) average across all year periods.

All Known Issues

3.0 CRD Internal Oil Cooler Failure

SeriousCooling System

The oil cooler can fail internally, mixing oil into the coolant and creating a "mayonnaise" sludge.

Most affected: 3.0 CRD Diesel

Estimated cost: £500–£1,200Affects: 2011–2020

Typical symptoms

  • •Oil in coolant reservoir
  • •Overheating
  • •Sludge under coolant cap

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Inspect the coolant expansion tank for oil contamination
  • ✓Check for recent cooling system flushes

3.0 CRD EGR, DPF and SCR faults

SeriousExhaust & Emissions

Short-trip use and age can bring on EGR fouling, DPF trouble and AdBlue or NOx-sensor faults, making the diesel Grand Cherokee the car to scan before buying.

Most affected: 3.0 CRD diesel

Estimated cost: £250–£1,500Affects: 2011–2022Often appears around: 50,000–120,000 miles

Typical symptoms

  • •Check engine or service emissions message
  • •Limp mode
  • •Repeated regenerations
  • •Poor starting on later SCR cars

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Scan for DPF, EGR and SCR faults
  • ✓Ask how the car is usually driven
  • ✓Drive it until fully hot

Quadra-Lift air-suspension leaks and compressor wear

SeriousSuspension & Chassis

The air suspension gives the WK2 real versatility, but leaking air springs, tired compressors and height-sensor faults are classic expensive-used-4x4 issues.

Most affected: Overland, Summit, Cars with Quadra-Lift

Estimated cost: £400–£2,000Affects: 2011–2022Often appears around: 50,000–100,000 miles

Typical symptoms

  • •Vehicle sits low on one corner
  • •Suspension service message
  • •Compressor runs for too long

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Cycle all ride heights
  • ✓Leave the car parked and check if it sinks
  • ✓Inspect for recent air-suspension invoices

Uconnect and battery-drain electrical faults

ModerateElectrics & Electronics

Aging batteries and Jeep electronics can combine to create screen freezes, parking-sensor warnings, random no-starts or a whole dashboard of misleading messages.

Most affected: All WK2 models

Estimated cost: £150–£900Affects: 2011–2022Often appears around: Often age-related rather than mileage-related

Typical symptoms

  • •Flat battery after standing
  • •Frozen infotainment screen
  • •Random ABS or parking-sensor warnings

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Check battery age and charging voltage
  • ✓Cold-start the infotainment and camera systems
  • ✓Look for repeated battery replacements or module work

Buying Tips for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2)

  • ✓A proper diagnostic scan matters on diesel Grand Cherokees because SCR, EGR and DPF faults are often stored before they become permanent dashboard warnings
  • ✓Air-suspension cars should rise and lower cleanly without leaning or compressor noise that keeps running
  • ✓Check Uconnect, cameras, parking sensors and keyless functions together because electrical faults often show up as clusters rather than one neat failure
  • ✓A strong battery and charging system matter on these cars; weak voltage causes misleading warnings and strange behaviour
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