The 2019 Trackhawk is a 707-hp supercharged monster in an SUV body, and that powertrain stress shows up in specific failure patterns—particularly transmission cooling, motor mounts, and catastrophic engine failures when abused or poorly maintained.
Transmission Oil Cooler Failure
Common · high severity
Typical onset: 40,000-80,000 mi
Symptoms: Transmission overheating warnings on dashboard, Burnt transmission fluid smell, Harsh shifting or slipping under heavy throttle, Pink fluid leaking near front of vehicle
Fix: The ZF 8HP95 transmission runs hot behind this supercharged motor, and the factory cooler can't keep up with enthusiastic driving. Cooler lines corrode or the core fails internally. Requires bumper removal, cooler replacement, lines, and full fluid flush. 4-6 hours labor depending on line damage.
Estimated cost: $1,200-2,500
Transmission Mount Collapse
Common · medium severity
Typical onset: 30,000-60,000 mi
Symptoms: Clunking when shifting from park to drive or reverse, Vibration at idle that changes with gear selection, Excessive drivetrain movement visible during hard acceleration
Fix: 707 lb-ft tears apart the stock rubber mount faster than on regular Grand Cherokees. The rear transmission mount especially takes a beating. Replace both transmission mounts while you're under there—about 2-3 hours labor on a lift.
Estimated cost: $400-800
Supercharger Belt and Pulley System Wear
Occasional · high severity
Typical onset: 50,000-90,000 mi
Symptoms: Squealing or chirping noise from engine bay under boost, Check engine light with boost pressure codes, Loss of power or 'limp mode' activation, Visible belt glazing or cracking on supercharger belt
Fix: The supercharger drive system runs high tension and heat. Belt stretches, idler pulleys fail, and if the belt snaps at speed you risk debris damage to the blower itself. Inspect every 30k miles, replace belt and all pulleys as a set. 3-4 hours labor, requires special tools for tensioner.
Symptoms: Sudden loud knocking or rattling from engine, Immediate loss of oil pressure, Metal shavings in oil during routine change, Engine seizure or no-start after noise event
Fix: These engines get beaten mercilessly—drag launches, track days, extended high-RPM pulls. Bearing clearances are tight, and oil starvation from hard cornering or neglected oil changes leads to spun rod bearings, cracked pistons, or worse. When it lets go, you're looking at minimum new short block ($15k parts), often full engine rebuild or replacement. 25-35 hours labor. Some owners report failures under 30k miles after repeated abuse, others see 100k+ with care.
Estimated cost: $18,000-35,000
Fuel System Contamination and Filter Clogging
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 60,000-100,000 mi
Symptoms: Rough idle or misfires under load, Hesitation during hard acceleration, Fuel pump whining noise from rear, P0087 fuel pressure codes
Fix: High-pressure fuel system is sensitive to debris, and the in-tank filter can clog prematurely especially if tank was run low repeatedly. Some early tanks had manufacturing debris. Requires tank drop, filter replacement, sometimes pump module. If you're in there, do both pumps and filter. 5-7 hours labor.
Estimated cost: $1,000-2,200
Head Gasket Failure from Overheating or Detonation
Rare · high severity
Symptoms: White smoke from exhaust on startup, Coolant loss with no visible leaks, Bubbles in coolant reservoir with engine running, Rough running and misfires on one bank
Fix: Not common, but happens when owners run low-octane fuel (requires 91+ minimum), overheat the engine, or over-boost with tunes. Detonation cracks gaskets or warps heads. Both head gaskets, resurface heads if needed, new head bolts, coolant flush. 18-22 hours labor, more if heads need machine work.
Estimated cost: $4,500-7,500
Owner tips
Use 91+ octane fuel religiously—no exceptions, even if just daily driving
Change engine oil every 5,000 miles max with quality 0W-40 synthetic; this engine runs hot and tight clearances
Inspect supercharger belt every 30k miles, replace at 60k regardless of appearance
Install auxiliary transmission cooler if you drive hard or tow—factory cooler is marginal
Check transmission fluid level and condition every 30k; burnt smell means immediate flush needed
Avoid extended low-fuel situations; high-pressure fuel system hates running the tank below 1/4
Buy one used only if you have maintenance records showing religious oil changes and no track abuse—budget $2-3k/year for the extra wear this powertrain creates, and keep a reserve for the transmission cooler that will eventually fail.
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE · 24V838000
2024-11-07
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may incorrectly illuminate the brake lights and disable the ABS and electronic stability control (ESC). In addition, the vehicle operator may be able to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
Consequence: A vehicle that can be started and shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle rollaway. Disabled ABS and ESC systems can reduce vehicle handling and control in certain driving situations. Brake lights that incorrectly illuminate can fail to properly indicate the driver's intention to following traffic. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated pressure transducer and update the ABS module software, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 94B. This recall replaces previous recall number 22V-426. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-426 will need to have the new remedy completed.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · 23V411000
2023-06-08
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
Consequence: Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE · 22V426000
2022-06-09
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may illuminate the brake lights, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
Consequence: A vehicle that starts and shifts out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning and/or injury to others outside of the vehicle.
Remedy: This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V838. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy includes updated HCU/ABS module software that prevents the HCU/ABS module from falsely reading pressure in the primary circuit. FCA has decided to do a two-Phase Campaign remedy schedule. Phase 1 began November 17, 2022. Phase 2 begin date has not been determined yet. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed July 28, 2020. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z48.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel
engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
Consequence: Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on December 21, 2021. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available, currently expected to be around March 11, 2021. The recall began March 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is W79.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 20V191000
2020-09-10
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Consequence: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT · 20V183000
2020-03-26
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. The front differential may have been assembled with pinion gears that are insufficiently hardened, which can lead to the gear teeth wearing down. If both pinion gears have their teeth sufficiently worn off, torque power can not be transferred from the front wheels to the driveline, resulting in loss of power while driving and loss of the PARK function when stationary.
Consequence: A sudden loss of power while driving or loss of the transmission PARK function can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front differential, free of charge. The recall began May 21, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W22.
Performance
Horsepower
707hp
Torque
645lb-ft
0–60 mph
3.5sec
Quarter mile
11.6sec
Top speed
180mph
Fuel economy (EPA)
City
11mpg
Highway
17mpg
Combined
13mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
Capability & size
Towing capacity
7,200lb
Payload
1,000lb
Curb weight
5,363lb
EPA class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 6.2L V8 Supercharged and can vary by trim.
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