Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems by Year

We compared every Jeep Grand Cherokee model year from 1995–2026 using 27,974 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 123 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2014, 2012, 2011, 2024 and 2023, which drew far more complaints than other Grand Cherokee years at the same age. The best years are 2016, 2020 and 2017.

32model years
27,974complaints
123recalls
2014, 2012worst years
2016, 2020best years

Complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Jeep Grand Cherokee. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
202627−44%6EngineGood
202579typical4ElectricalAverage
20242491.7×16ElectricalCaution
20234011.6×21ElectricalCaution
2022265−25%13ElectricalAverage
2021409typical12ElectricalAverage
2020241−58%3ElectricalGood
2019370−47%7BrakeGood
20188551.2×10ElectricalAverage
2017364−54%5EngineGood
2016311−63%8EngineGood
20151,3671.6×9TransmissionCaution
20142,3832.8×18ElectricalAvoid
2013805typical9ElectricalAverage
20121,6441.9×10ElectricalCaution
20111,6421.8×6ElectricalCaution
2010118−88%5ElectricalGood
2009138−85%2ElectricalGood
2008734−19%4ElectricalAverage
20071,1091.3×5ElectricalAverage
20061,280typical4ElectricalAverage
20052,0511.2×3ElectricalAverage
20041,295typical8AirbagAverage
2003762−44%4AirbagGood
20021,476typical10AirbagAverage
2001883typical4BrakeAverage
20001,4471.4×6BrakeCaution
19991,6381.8×4BrakeCaution
19981,028typical4TransmissionAverage
1997991typical5Fuel SystemAverage
1996893typical6TransmissionAverage
1995719−22%4TransmissionAverage

* Complaints compared with the median Grand Cherokee year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Jeep Grand Cherokee problems

Latest Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls

Suspension › Rear › Springs › Coil springs

NHTSA recall 26V-562 · Sep 1, 2026 · 328,381 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles. The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear coil spring lower isolators, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 29, 2026.

Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems

NHTSA recall 26V-559 · Sep 1, 2026 · 201,975 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2025 Jeep Wagoneer L, 2025-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will update the radio frequency hub software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 26V-531 · Aug 13, 2026 · 844,027 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler…

Remedy: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026.

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer

NHTSA recall 26V-529 · Aug 13, 2026 · 81 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles. Due to a software issue in the body control module (BCM), the windshield wipers may fail.

Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (PRNDL)

NHTSA recall 26V-413 · Jun 30, 2026 · 7 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2023 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and Jeep Wagoneer L vehicles. A software error may cause the transmission gear selection indicator not to display.

Remedy: Dealers will update the shifter module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403.

All 123 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Jeep Grand Cherokee should you avoid?

2014, 2012, 2011, 2024, 2023 and 2015 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Grand Cherokee years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2014.

What is the best year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

2016 has the fewest complaints compared with other Grand Cherokee years at the same age, followed by 2020 and 2017. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Jeep Grand Cherokee problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (7,483), transmission & drivetrain (4,332) and engine & cooling (4,180). Electrical complaints peak in the 2005 model year.

How many recalls has the Jeep Grand Cherokee had?

123 recalls across 1995–2026. The model year with the most is 2023. See all Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.