2008–2024 · 17 model years

Jeep Grand Cherokee by year

From 2008 to 2024, owners filed 12,869 complaints about the Jeep Grand Cherokee with NHTSA, and the model was covered by 91 recall campaigns.

Jeep Grand Cherokee, WL (2022–2024 model years)
Jeep Grand Cherokee, WL (2022–2024 model years). Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized.

Jeep Grand Cherokee problems by year

Measured as complaints per year on sale, the 2014 Grand Cherokee stands out with 182 a year, ahead of the 2023 (146) and 2015 (113). The 2010 has the fewest, at 6.9 a year. Counting complaints per year on sale keeps older model years, which have had longer to collect complaints, comparable with newer ones; it does not adjust for how many of each were sold.

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NHTSA owner complaints per year on sale, by model year
Jeep Grand Cherokee complaints and recalls by model year (NHTSA)
YearComplaintsPer year on saleTop componentRecalls
200873438Electrical system5
20091387.6Electrical system3
20101186.9Electrical system5
20111,641102Electrical system6
20121,644109Electrical system11
201380557Electrical system10
20142,383182Electrical system19
20151,367113Power train10
201631128Power train9
201736436Engine6
201885594Electrical system11
201937046Electrical system7
202024134Electrical system3
202150183Electrical system16
202248996Electrical system24
2023594146Electrical system23
2024314102Electrical system18

Most common Grand Cherokee problems

Across all years, owners mention the electrical system, engine and power train most often; electrical system complaints peak in the 2012 model year.

Components owners mention most, 2008–2024
ComponentMentionsPeak year
Electrical system4,5942012
Engine2,3002014
Power train1,7632014
Service brakes1,3332011
Fuel/propulsion system1,1222011
Seats8742014
Steering7012021
Air bags6622014

Jeep Grand Cherokee MPG by year

The best gasoline Jeep Grand Cherokee is rated 25 mpg combined by the EPA, a figure first reached by the 2014 model and matched by 3 later years.

Best EPA combined mpg by model year
YearBest gasolineBest any version
20082020
20091818
20101818
20111818
20121919
20131919
20142525
20152525
20162525
20172121
20182525
20192424
20202121
20212121
20222223
20232223
20242223

Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls

The Jeep Grand Cherokee has been covered by 91 recall campaigns for 2008–2024 models. The busiest model year is 2022, with 24 campaigns.

Is a recall still open on your car? Enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most recent recall campaigns
CampaignReportedComponentModel years
26V562000September 1, 2026Suspension2021, 2022, 2023
26V559000September 1, 2026Tires2024
26V413000June 30, 2026Power train2022, 2023, 2024
26V328000May 21, 2026Air bags2022, 2023, 2024
26V051000January 29, 2026Suspension2021, 2022, 2023
25V766000November 6, 2025Engine2023, 2024
25V741000October 30, 2025Electrical system2022, 2023, 2024
25V576000September 4, 2025Electrical system2022, 2023, 2024
25V472000July 17, 2025Seats2023, 2024
25V430000June 26, 2025Visibility2023

Grand Cherokee years with the most complaints

  1. 2014: 2,383 complaints (182 per year on sale), most about the electrical system.
  2. 2023: 594 complaints (146 per year on sale), most about the electrical system.
  3. 2015: 1,367 complaints (113 per year on sale), most about the power train.

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many of each model year were sold. More complaints per year on sale is a signal to look closer, not a verdict on a particular car.

FAQ

Which Grand Cherokee years should I avoid?

We don't label model years good or bad. By NHTSA's figures, the 2014, 2023 and 2015 Grand Cherokee have the most owner complaints per year on sale, and the 2010 the fewest. Whatever the year, check a specific car's recall status and history before buying.

What are the most common Grand Cherokee problems?

Across 2008–2024, owners report the electrical system (4,594 mentions), engine (2,300 mentions) and power train (1,763 mentions) most often to NHTSA.

How many recalls has the Jeep Grand Cherokee had?

91 recall campaigns cover 2008–2024 Grand Cherokee models, with 2022 the most-recalled year. Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for open recalls.

What gas mileage does the Grand Cherokee get by year?

The best gasoline version ranges from 18 to 25 mpg combined across 2008–2024, first reached in 2014. The table above lists every year.