2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee MPG
EPA ratings for the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee run from 14–19 mpg in town to 22–26 on the highway, or 17–22 combined, depending on which of its 5 gasoline versions you look at.
The most efficient pairs the 3.6-liter 6-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, at 22 mpg combined. At the other end, the 5.7-liter 8-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and all-wheel drive manages 17 mpg combined, 5 mpg less. The EPA also rated a plug-in hybrid version, the best at 23 mpg combined. That matches the best gasoline version of the 2023 model.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cherokee 4xe | 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 23 | 24 | 23 | Regular Gas and Electricity · 177 g CO₂/mi |
| Grand Cherokee 2WD | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | Regular · 407 g CO₂/mi |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | Regular · 413 g CO₂/mi |
| Grand Cherokee L 2WD | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 21 | Regular · 416 g CO₂/mi |
| Grand Cherokee L 4WD | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | Regular · 430 g CO₂/mi |
| Grand Cherokee L 4WD | 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 22 | 17 | Midgrade · 533 g CO₂/mi |
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee costs about $2,970 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (22 mpg combined), or roughly 20 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (21 mpg combined) comes to about $3,110 a year, $140 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee specs
The EPA lists 3 engine choices for the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 3.6 L 6-cyl, 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid and 5.7 L 8-cyl. It came with an automatic transmission, in four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive versions. For fuel-economy purposes it sits in the EPA's "Standard Sport Utility Vehicle" class.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 L | 6 | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; All-Wheel Drive | 4 |
| 2.0 L turbo plug-in hybrid | 4 | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 1 |
| 5.7 L | 8 | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 1 |
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
As of October 2026, NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) holds 314 owner complaints about the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Electrical system is the most-reported area (25% of component mentions), followed by engine (22%) and forward collision avoidance (9%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 102 complaints a year: fewer than the 2023 (146 a year).
That ranks 5th of 17 Jeep Grand Cherokee model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 314, 15 mention a crash, 2 a fire and 6 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 146 | 25% |
| Engine | 126 | 22% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 52 | 9% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 45 | 8% |
| Power train | 40 | 7% |
| Unknown or other | 39 | 7% |
| Service brakes | 27 | 5% |
| Exterior lighting | 19 | 3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 17 | 3% |
| Lane departure | 16 | 3% |
| Steering | 10 | 2% |
| Suspension | 8 | 1% |
| Air bags | 6 | 1% |
| Back over prevention | 5 | <1% |
| Seats | 5 | <1% |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | <1% |
| Structure | 3 | <1% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | <1% |
| Equipment | 1 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | <1% |
| Other/i am not sure | 1 | <1% |
| Seat belts | 1 | <1% |
| Tires | 1 | <1% |
| Wheels | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
Vehicle experienced a sudden loss of motive power at highway speeds without warning. The vehicle lost total propulsion at 60mph with zero dashboard error text or warning lights. …
I own a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe that has experienced a recurring safety issue involving unexpected deceleration and loss of acceleration while driving. …
On 11 October 2025, I was driving on the Interstate when an error message appeared in the cluster "Active Lane Management (ALM) Unavailable Service Required". …
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls
The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee has been the subject of 18 recall campaigns.
The most recent, campaign 26V559000 from September 2026, concerns tires.
Electrical system accounts for 5 of the 18 campaigns, more than any other area.
26V559000 · September 1, 2026 · Tires
Problem: Due to a software error, the tire pressure monitoring system may fail to detect low tire pressure and/or fail to illuminate the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
Risk: A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of low tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio frequency hub software, free of charge.
24V944000 · December 19, 2024 · Back over prevention
Problem: Incorrect software in the rearview camera module may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera module software, free of charge.
24V926000 · December 12, 2024 · Structure, Gasoline fuel system, Engine and engine cooling
Problem: The radiator crossmember bolts may not be properly secured, which can lead to improper air bag deployments and a fuel leak during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Risk: An improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure the crossmember bolts as necessary, free of charge.
24V872000 · November 19, 2024 · Electrical system
Problem: A software error in the instrument panel cluster may cause the speedometer to display the incorrect vehicle speed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Displays and Controls."
Risk: Driving without knowing the vehicle's actual speed increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel cluster software as necessary, free of charge.
24V586000 · August 8, 2024 · Child seat
Problem: The child seat tether welds on the second-row seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Risk: A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will reinforce the child seat tether welds on the seat back frame, free of charge.
24V346000 · May 16, 2024 · Air bags, Structure
Problem: The front bumper may be missing energy absorbing foam, which can cause the front air bags not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Front air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and install the foam as necessary, free of charge.
24V131000 · February 22, 2024 · Steering
Problem: An improperly machined steering knuckle may separate between the ball joint and knuckle, causing the wheel to fall outward and resulting in a loss of control.
Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering knuckle, free of charge.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Grand Cherokee years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V413000 | June 30, 2026 | Power train | 2022–2024 |
| 26V328000 | May 21, 2026 | Air bags | 2022–2024 |
| 25V766000 | November 6, 2025 | Engine | 2023–2024 |
| 25V741000 | October 30, 2025 | Electrical system | 2022–2024 |
| 25V576000 | September 4, 2025 | Electrical system | 2022–2024 |
| 25V472000 | July 17, 2025 | Seats | 2023–2024 |
| 24V897000 | November 27, 2024 | Air bags | 2021–2024 |
| 24V720000 | September 27, 2024 | Electrical system | 2022–2024 |
| 24V289000 | April 25, 2024 | Back over prevention | 2022–2024 |
| 24V130000 | February 22, 2024 | Exterior lighting, Electrical system | 2023–2024 |
| 24V111000 | February 15, 2024 | Visibility | 2022–2024 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 5 versions of the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee; the best overall score is 5 out of 5 stars.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L SUV RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| L SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| SUV RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 4xe SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Jeep Grand Cherokees can be compared fairly. Among other 2024 models in the EPA's standard sport utility vehicle class, the 2024 Honda Pilot (22 mpg) and 2024 Ford Explorer (24 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21 | 501 | 83 | 16 |
| 2022 | 23 | 489 | 96 | 24 |
| 2023 | 23 | 594 | 146 | 23 |
| 2024 | 23 | 314 | 102 | 18 |
Every Jeep Grand Cherokee model year compared →
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FAQ
Is the 2024 Grand Cherokee a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 102 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (5th most of 17 model years), 18 recall campaigns, a best overall crash rating of 5 stars and up to 23 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2024 Grand Cherokee problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are electrical system (146), engine (126) and forward collision avoidance (52). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2024 Grand Cherokee have?
NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Grand Cherokee get?
The EPA rates the gasoline versions at 17–22 mpg combined (14–19 city, 22–26 highway). The plug-in hybrid version reaches up to 23 mpg combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 Grand Cherokee per year?
About $2,970 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $3,110 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).