Jeep Grand Cherokee complaints by model year
29,669 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2025 | 76 | 8 | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | 242 | 10 | 0 | 16 |
| 2023 | 388 | 14 | 3 | 21 |
| 2022 | 261 | 7 | 1 | 13 |
| 2021 | 406 | 20 | 8 | 12 |
| 2020 | 239 | 24 | 5 | 3 |
| 2019 | 368 | 17 | 4 | 7 |
| 2018 | 854 | 42 | 10 | 10 |
| 2017 | 364 | 26 | 3 | 5 |
| 2016 | 311 | 27 | 7 | 8 |
| 2015 | 1,361 | 128 | 21 | 9 |
| 2014 | 2,377 | 151 | 40 | 18 |
| 2013 | 804 | 23 | 27 | 9 |
| 2012 | 1,644 | 46 | 105 | 10 |
| 2011 | 1,641 | 53 | 61 | 6 |
| 2010 | 118 | 10 | 4 | 5 |
| 2009 | 138 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 734 | 23 | 5 | 4 |
| 2007 | 1,108 | 31 | 11 | 5 |
| 2006 | 1,300 | 48 | 7 | 4 |
| 2005 | 2,051 | 82 | 24 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1,295 | 110 | 25 | 8 |
| 2003 | 819 | 53 | 15 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1,556 | 81 | 22 | 10 |
| 2001 | 953 | 82 | 16 | 4 |
| 2000 | 1,528 | 111 | 19 | 6 |
| 1999 | 1,698 | 128 | 17 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1,061 | 181 | 14 | 4 |
| 1997 | 1,029 | 116 | 17 | 5 |
| 1996 | 940 | 140 | 23 | 6 |
| 1995 | 739 | 121 | 32 | 4 |
| 1994 | 604 | 119 | 35 | 3 |
| 1993 | 581 | 60 | 39 | 7 |
| 1992 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 87 | 339 | 82 | 73 | 114 | 129 | 177 | 110 | 30 | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 76 | 267 | 77 | 63 | 55 | 37 | 63 | 30 | 15 | 2 |
| Engine | 102 | 124 | 64 | 50 | 60 | 49 | 83 | 103 | 21 | 15 |
| Power train | 88 | 75 | 46 | 39 | 58 | 36 | 38 | 29 | 12 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 29 | 62 | 115 | 13 | 31 | 13 | 26 | 17 | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 31 | 44 | 7 | 17 | 38 | 40 | 52 | 42 | 12 | 3 |
| Steering | 18 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 102 | 23 | 42 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 25 | 46 | 40 | 30 | 11 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls (128)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Grand Cherokee model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V562000 | Sep 1, 2026 | Rear Coil Springs May Detach | 2022, 2023 | — |
| 26V559000 | Sep 1, 2026 | Tire Pressure Monitor System May Fail/FMVSS 138 | 2024, 2025, 2026 | — |
| 26V529000 | Aug 13, 2026 | Windshield Wipers May Fail | 2026 | — |
| 26V531000 | Aug 13, 2026 | Rearview Camera Image May Fail to Display/FMVSS 111 | 2026 | — |
| 26V413000 | Jun 30, 2026 | Gear Position Indicator Not Displayed/FMVSS 102 | 2022, 2023, 2024 | — |
| 26V328000 | May 21, 2026 | Side Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 214 | 2022–2026 | 9.1% |
| 26V051000 | Jan 29, 2026 | Rear Coil Springs May Detach | 2022, 2023 | 31.6% |
| 25V741000 | Oct 30, 2025 | High Voltage Battery May Fail and Cause Fire | 2022–2026 | 68.9% |
| 25V576000 | Sep 4, 2025 | Loss of Drive Power | 2022–2026 | 83.9% |
| 25V472000 | Jul 17, 2025 | Head Restraints May Not Lock/FMVSS 202 | 2023, 2024 | 60.7% |
| 25V430000 | Jun 26, 2025 | Inoperative Defrosting & Defogging System/FMVSS 103 | 2023 | 86.4% |
| 25V083000 | Feb 13, 2025 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2022 | 100% |
| 24V944000 | Dec 19, 2024 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2024 | 89.7% |
| 24V926000 | Dec 12, 2024 | Improper Air Bag Deployment/FMVSS 208,301 | 2024 | 85.9% |
| 24V897000 | Nov 27, 2024 | Front Seat Side Air Bags May Not Deploy/FMVSS 214 | 2022, 2023, 2024 | 100% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv 4wd |
| 2025 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv 4wd |
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv 4wd |
| 2021 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 2wd |
| 2020 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 2wd |
| 2019 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 2wd |
| 2018 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 2wd |
| 2017 | ★★★★☆ | 5★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 2wd |
| 2016 | ★★★★☆ | 5★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 2wd |
| 2015 | ★★★★☆ | 5★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 2wd |
| 2014 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 2wd |
| 2013 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 2wd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Jeep Grand Cherokee FAQ
How many recalls has the Jeep Grand Cherokee had?
NHTSA lists 128 recall campaigns that cover at least one Jeep Grand Cherokee model year from 1986 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Jeep Grand Cherokee year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2014 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (2,377) and the 2010 the fewest (118). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Jeep Grand Cherokee problems?
Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, unknown or other, engine in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Jeep Grand Cherokee get?
EPA rates the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee at 22 to 23 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.