2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical Problems

115 owners have reported electrical system problems with the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee to NHTSA — 46% of all 249 complaints for this model year. The typical failure happened around 16,000 miles. That ranks #14 of 32 Grand Cherokee model years for electrical complaints (a typical year has 87). 3 related recalls have been issued.

115complaints
16ktypical miles
3related recalls
3crashes
0fires
0injuries

Which parts fail

  • 12V/24V/48V battery
    1

Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).

Mileage when the problem started

  • Under 25k
    990%
  • 25k–50k
    00%
  • 50k–75k
    110%
  • 75k–100k
    00%
  • 100k–150k
    00%
  • 150k+
    00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while test driving at an undisclosed speed, an unknown warning light flashed on the instrument panel. The dealer informed the contact that the battery was low and that the light had been replaced, while also informing the contact that the vehicle had experienced difficulty starting prior to purchase. Days later, upon starting the vehicle, all warning lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure, cleared the codes, and returned the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. While driving, the steering wheel became inoperable, causing the driver to lose steering control, and the vehicle crashed into a Ford Mustang. A red steering warning light illuminated. A police report was filed. …

55,000 miles · Aug 2026 · crash

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The driver was able to pull over to the side of the road. There was no warning light illuminated. The driver was able to restart the vehicle after approximately 30 minutes, and the driver resumed driving. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V741000 (Electrical System) and 25V766000 (Engine), and related the failure to the recalls; however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown software update was performed, and the contact was advised not to use the hybrid system of the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently, made abnormal clicking sounds, and was glitching. The vehicle was not repaired. …

16,000 miles · Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed on the Mobile App, that the battery was charging every 3-5 hours. In addition, the contact stated that the failure had started immediately after a service appointment with the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was informed that parts were not available to repair the vehicle. In addition, the contact was informed that a diagnostic test was needed, but because the parts were not available, the vehicle could not be repaired. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System) and NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V766000 (Engine); however, parts were not yet available. …

12,000 miles · Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the main battery in the vehicle was draining faster than normal. The contact stated that the battery was charged overnight, and in the morning, the battery gauge indicated that the battery was at 98 to 95 percent charge; however, the contact stated that after driving for approximately 30 minutes, the charge was at approximately 20 percent. The contact stated that the battery warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that recently she had experienced a problem with starting the vehicle and needed numerous attempts to start up. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System). The contact called the local dealer and the manufacturer to have the vehicle repaired. The contact was advised by the dealer and the manufacturer that the remedy was not available. …

16,000 miles · Jul 2025

The contact leased a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Lane Departure and cruise control mode unexpectedly deactivated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the infotainment system was reset, and the vehicle was temporarily operated as needed. The failure recurred intermittently while driving, requiring the driver to pull over to the side of the road to reset the infotainment system. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System); and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair; however, the high voltage battery was not yet available, and the vehicle remained with the dealer for 50 days. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. …

8,000 miles · Jan 2024

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced a premature loss of battery charge while driving in electric mode. Additionally, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair; however, the part to do the recall repair was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact that there was partial vehicle rental assistance pending approval. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.

3,000 miles · Mar 2024

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V766000 (Engine); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The contact then received a second notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that the Hybrid battery failed to charge as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the part was not yet available. The contact also stated that the vehicle was unable to start at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, and a case was opened. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000.

4,000 miles · Sep 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V576000 (Electrical System); the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the recall repair was performed. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle shutoff upon exiting the driveway and the battery message was displayed on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed back to the dealer however, the vehicle failed to duplicate the failure. The contact was informed that since the failure could not be duplicated, the vehicle was safe to drive. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact expressed concerns about the safety of the vehicle despite the dealer stating that the vehicle was safe to drive. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.

19,000 miles · Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was scheduled for a service appointment the following week. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System) and 25V766000 (Engine); however, parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the fire risk was a major concern with the unrepaired recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. In addition, the manufacturer was made aware of the concern regarding the unrepaired recalls and that parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

20,000 miles · Feb 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormally strong burning odor coming from the vehicle after driving. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V576000 (Electrical System), 25V741000 (Electrical System), and 25V766000 (Engine); however, the parts to perform the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,417.

4,000 miles · Nov 2025

Related recalls

Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery

NHTSA recall 25V-741 · Oct 30, 2025 · 320,068 vehiclesPark outside

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed.

Electrical system › Propulsion system

NHTSA recall 25V-576 · Sep 4, 2025 · 91,787 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. A software error within the hybrid control processor may result in a loss of drive power.

Remedy: Dealers will update the hybrid control processer software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403.

Electrical system › Instrument panel › Speedometer/odometer

NHTSA recall 24V-872 · Nov 19, 2024 · 7,198 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles. A software error in the instrument panel cluster may cause the speedometer to display the incorrect vehicle speed.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel cluster software as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Electrical complaints in other Grand Cherokee years

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Electrical complaints per model year, Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

NHTSA has 115 complaints about the electrical system of the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 46% of the model year's 249 complaints. The component named most often is 12v/24v/48v battery (1 mentions).

Is there a recall for 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical problems?

Yes — NHTSA recall 25V-741 (traction battery, Oct 30, 2025); NHTSA recall 25V-576 (propulsion system, Sep 4, 2025); NHTSA recall 24V-872 (speedometer/odometer, Nov 19, 2024). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

At what mileage do 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical problems start?

Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 16,000 miles, and 90% before 25,000 miles.

Is it dangerous?

Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.

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.