Jeep Grand Cherokee years to avoid
More than twice the Grand Cherokee's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Jeep Grand Cherokee years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Jeep Grand Cherokee complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical7,595
- Transmission4,560
- Engine4,327
- Brakes4,197
- Fuel system2,511
- Airbags2,266
- Visibility1,667
- Seats1,624
- Steering1,318
- Body1,299
- Acceleration1,267
- Lights802
Most reported problems on the Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jeep Grand Cherokee problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 36 | Engine | 791 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2025 | - | 81 | Electrical | 5,781 | 4 | 8 | |
| 2024 | - | 257 | Electrical | 12,900 | 16 | 10 | |
| 2023 | - | 410 | Electrical | 20,000 | 21 | 16 | |
| 2022 | 84 | 270 | Electrical | 28,889 | 13 | 7 | Fewest complaints |
| 2021 | 80 | 413 | Electrical | 19,000 | 12 | 20 | |
| 2020 | 87 | 241 | Electrical | 13,100 | 3 | 24 | Fewest complaints |
| 2019 | 82 | 371 | Brakes | 36,000 | 7 | 17 | |
| 2018 | 67 | 856 | Electrical | 25,000 | 10 | 42 | |
| 2017 | 83 | 364 | Engine | 32,000 | 5 | 26 | |
| 2016 | 80 | 313 | Engine | 32,139 | 8 | 27 | |
| 2015 | 47 | 1,372 | Transmission | 40,000 | 9 | 130 | |
| 2014 | 29 | 2,392 | Electrical | 50,000 | 18 | 152 | Avoid |
| 2013 | 69 | 805 | Electrical | 67,000 | 9 | 23 | |
| 2012 | 43 | 1,645 | Electrical | 65,000 | 10 | 46 | Avoid |
| 2011 | 45 | 1,641 | Electrical | 63,500 | 6 | 53 | Avoid |
| 2010 | 89 | 118 | Electrical | 68,000 | 5 | 10 | |
| 2009 | 93 | 138 | Electrical | 60,000 | 2 | 4 | Fewest complaints |
| 2008 | 75 | 734 | Electrical | 74,000 | 4 | 23 | |
| 2007 | 60 | 1,109 | Electrical | 69,000 | 5 | 31 | |
| 2006 | 56 | 1,280 | Electrical | 80,000 | 4 | 47 | |
| 2005 | 40 | 2,052 | Electrical | 78,343 | 3 | 82 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 49 | 1,295 | Airbags | 62,000 | 8 | 110 | |
| 2003 | 72 | 762 | Airbags | 71,000 | 4 | 48 | |
| 2002 | 46 | 1,476 | Airbags | 75,000 | 10 | 75 | |
| 2001 | 68 | 882 | Visibility | 70,000 | 4 | 80 | |
| 2000 | - | 1,447 | Brakes | 88,450 | 6 | 108 | |
| 1999 | - | 1,637 | Brakes | 82,000 | 4 | 124 | |
| 1998 | - | 1,027 | Transmission | 105,000 | 4 | 172 | |
| 1997 | - | 987 | Fuel system | 118,000 | 5 | 112 | |
| 1996 | - | 892 | Transmission | 134,000 | 6 | 135 | |
| 1995 | - | 718 | Transmission | 117,923 | 4 | 118 | |
| 1994 | - | 586 | Brakes | 146,000 | 3 | 116 | |
| 1993 | - | 553 | Brakes | 130,000 | 7 | 58 | |
| 1992 | - | 3 | Engine | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1991 | - | 6 | Brakes | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1990 | - | 5 | Brakes | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 128
Jeep Grand Cherokee warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- Warranty Newsletter – Volume 12, Issue 7
- FCA Caribbean Warranty Newsletter – Volume 12, Issue 7
- Recall Completion Prior to Sale of Vehicle
- D-26-18
- ID-26-38
- Dealer Incentive for the Completion of Customer Satisfaction Notice (CSN) 66D
- Customer satisfaction notification north america
- ID-26-31
- D-26-13
- D-26-14
- ID-26-31
- D-26-13
- ID-26-32
- ID-26-31
- D-26-13
- D-26-14
- ID-26-31
- D-26-13
- Claim Submission for Hurricane Spark Plug Repair
- D-26-11 (XC2) 2.0L PHEV
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Jeep Grand Cherokee in the news
- Jeep recalls 2024-2026 Grand Cherokee, 2026 Cherokee and 2024-2025 Wagoneer and other models over pressure monitoring and regulating systems problem (201,975 vehicles)
- Jeep recalls 2022-2023 Grand Cherokee, 2021-2023 Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Grand Cherokee 4xe over coil springs problem (328,381 vehicles)
- Jeep recalls 2026 Grand Cherokee, 2026 Wrangler and 2026 Cherokee and other models over back over prevention camera problem (844,028 vehicles)
- Jeep recalls 2026 Grand Cherokee and 2026 Grand Cherokee L over windshield wiper/washer problem (81 vehicles)
Questions about the Jeep Grand Cherokee
What years of the Jeep Grand Cherokee should you avoid?
2005, 2011, 2012 and 2014. Each has more than twice the Jeep Grand Cherokee's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2014 alone has 2,392, mostly about electrical and transmission.
What is the best year for a used Jeep Grand Cherokee?
2009, 2020 and 2022 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (138, 241 and 270).
What is the most common problem with the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Electrical, with 7,595 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (4,560) and engine (4,327).
How many recalls does the Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
128 recalls between 1990 and 2026. The 2023 model year has the most, with 21.
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