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 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.
| Year | Complaints | Per year on sale | Top component | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 734 | 38 | Electrical system | 5 |
| 2009 | 138 | 7.6 | Electrical system | 3 |
| 2010 | 118 | 6.9 | Electrical system | 5 |
| 2011 | 1,641 | 102 | Electrical system | 6 |
| 2012 | 1,644 | 109 | Electrical system | 11 |
| 2013 | 805 | 57 | Electrical system | 10 |
| 2014 | 2,383 | 182 | Electrical system | 19 |
| 2015 | 1,367 | 113 | Power train | 10 |
| 2016 | 311 | 28 | Power train | 9 |
| 2017 | 364 | 36 | Engine | 6 |
| 2018 | 855 | 94 | Electrical system | 11 |
| 2019 | 370 | 46 | Electrical system | 7 |
| 2020 | 241 | 34 | Electrical system | 3 |
| 2021 | 501 | 83 | Electrical system | 16 |
| 2022 | 489 | 96 | Electrical system | 24 |
| 2023 | 594 | 146 | Electrical system | 23 |
| 2024 | 314 | 102 | Electrical system | 18 |
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.
| Component | Mentions | Peak year |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4,594 | 2012 |
| Engine | 2,300 | 2014 |
| Power train | 1,763 | 2014 |
| Service brakes | 1,333 | 2011 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1,122 | 2011 |
| Seats | 874 | 2014 |
| Steering | 701 | 2021 |
| Air bags | 662 | 2014 |
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.
| Year | Best gasoline | Best any version |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 20 | 20 |
| 2009 | 18 | 18 |
| 2010 | 18 | 18 |
| 2011 | 18 | 18 |
| 2012 | 19 | 19 |
| 2013 | 19 | 19 |
| 2014 | 25 | 25 |
| 2015 | 25 | 25 |
| 2016 | 25 | 25 |
| 2017 | 21 | 21 |
| 2018 | 25 | 25 |
| 2019 | 24 | 24 |
| 2020 | 21 | 21 |
| 2021 | 21 | 21 |
| 2022 | 22 | 23 |
| 2023 | 22 | 23 |
| 2024 | 22 | 23 |
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.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V562000 | September 1, 2026 | Suspension | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| 26V559000 | September 1, 2026 | Tires | 2024 |
| 26V413000 | June 30, 2026 | Power train | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| 26V328000 | May 21, 2026 | Air bags | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| 26V051000 | January 29, 2026 | Suspension | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| 25V766000 | November 6, 2025 | Engine | 2023, 2024 |
| 25V741000 | October 30, 2025 | Electrical system | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| 25V576000 | September 4, 2025 | Electrical system | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| 25V472000 | July 17, 2025 | Seats | 2023, 2024 |
| 25V430000 | June 26, 2025 | Visibility | 2023 |
Grand Cherokee years with the most complaints
- 2014: 2,383 complaints (182 per year on sale), most about the electrical system.
- 2023: 594 complaints (146 per year on sale), most about the electrical system.
- 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.