Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems by Year
NHTSA has 27,947 owner complaints and 123 safety recalls on file for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, across 32 model years (1995–2026). The 2014 model year has the most complaints (2,380). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Grand Cherokee year: 1999, 2005, 2011, 2012, 2014. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2014 Grand Cherokee: 2,380 complaints, 18 recalls
- 2005 Grand Cherokee: 2,051 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2012 Grand Cherokee: 1,644 complaints, 10 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2026 Grand Cherokee: 25 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2025 Grand Cherokee: 76 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2010 Grand Cherokee: 118 complaints, 5 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Jeep Grand Cherokee problems (all years)
Jeep Grand Cherokee problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2024: electrical system (115) · engine (107)
- 2023: electrical system (178) · engine (84) · suspension (65) · fuel/propulsion system (52)
- 2022: electrical system (129)
- 2021: electrical system (115) · steering (102) · engine (60) · power train (59)
- 2020: electrical system (73) · engine (50)
- 2019: electrical system (84) · engine (64) · service brakes, hydraulic (64)
- 2018: electrical system (339) · engine (125) · power train (75)
- 2017: engine (102) · power train (88) · electrical system (87)
- 2016: power train (78) · engine (76) · electrical system (61)
- 2015: power train (352) · seats (315) · engine (204) · electrical system (138) · air bags (103) · fuel/propulsion system (74) · seat belts (59) · vehicle speed control (53)
- 2014: electrical system (484) · power train (475) · engine (408) · seats (338) · service brakes (253) · air bags (209) · seat belts (187) · fuel/propulsion system (124) · vehicle speed control (104) · steering (81) · structure (65) · exterior lighting (54) · electronic stability control (esc) (52) · suspension (51)
- 2013: electrical system (376) · service brakes (141) · engine (106) · fuel/propulsion system (105) · seats (57) · power train (55)
- 2012: electrical system (837) · engine (285) · service brakes (278) · fuel/propulsion system (216) · power train (102) · steering (100)
- 2011: electrical system (780) · engine (343) · service brakes (322) · fuel/propulsion system (247) · power train (90) · steering (86) · air bags (60)
- 2008: electrical system (473) · engine (107) · power train (77)
- 2007: electrical system (658) · power train (196) · engine (169) · engine and engine cooling (77) · vehicle speed control (60)
- 2006: electrical system (753) · power train (173) · engine (124) · structure (119) · exterior lighting (64) · air bags (60) · service brakes (56) · engine and engine cooling (53) · vehicle speed control (52)
- 2005: electrical system (927) · structure (405) · power train (253) · latches/locks/linkages (163) · engine (134) · air bags (95) · vehicle speed control (88) · engine and engine cooling (78) · steering (64) · service brakes (62) · exterior lighting (60)
- 2004: air bags (326) · visibility (202) · seats (149) · electrical system (144) · service brakes, hydraulic (142) · vehicle speed control (77) · steering (73) · engine and engine cooling (55) · power train (54)
- 2003: air bags (256) · visibility (167) · seats (65) · service brakes, hydraulic (64) · electrical system (55)
- 2002: air bags (486) · visibility (323) · service brakes, hydraulic (153) · engine and engine cooling (146) · seats (91) · electrical system (85) · power train (58)
- 2001: visibility (244) · service brakes, hydraulic (196) · seats (131) · power train (102) · engine and engine cooling (53)
- 2000: service brakes, hydraulic (418) · seats (180) · engine and engine cooling (178) · power train (156) · visibility (120) · electrical system (112) · latches/locks/linkages (78) · exterior lighting (72) · air bags (59) · vehicle speed control (52)
- 1999: service brakes, hydraulic (595) · power train (386) · visibility (162) · engine and engine cooling (121) · seats (91) · electrical system (84) · air bags (83) · suspension (76) · fuel system, gasoline (62) · vehicle speed control (57) · steering (53)
- 1998: power train (426) · service brakes, hydraulic (152) · fuel system, gasoline (99) · engine and engine cooling (69) · structure (68) · electrical system (60)
- 1997: power train (254) · service brakes, hydraulic (163) · fuel system, gasoline (150) · fuel system, other (117) · engine and engine cooling (81) · structure (61) · electrical system (56)
- 1996: power train (280) · service brakes, hydraulic (105) · fuel system, gasoline (102) · engine and engine cooling (88) · structure (85) · steering (67) · electrical system (65) · suspension (50)
- 1995: power train (247) · service brakes, hydraulic (89) · vehicle speed control (82) · engine and engine cooling (70) · fuel system, gasoline (52)
All Jeep Grand Cherokee model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Grand Cherokee | 25 | 6 | 5★ | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 76 | 4 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 249 | 16 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 394 | 21 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 262 | 13 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 408 | 12 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 240 | 3 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 370 | 7 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 855 | 10 | 4★ | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 364 | 5 | 5★ | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 311 | 8 | 5★ | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 1,364 | 9 | 5★ | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 2,380 | 18 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 804 | 9 | 4★ | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2012 Grand Cherokee | 1,644 | 10 | 4★ | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2011 Grand Cherokee | 1,640 | 6 | 4★ | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2010 Grand Cherokee | 118 | 5 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2009 Grand Cherokee | 138 | 2 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 Grand Cherokee | 734 | 4 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2007 Grand Cherokee | 1,108 | 5 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2006 Grand Cherokee | 1,280 | 4 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2005 Grand Cherokee | 2,051 | 3 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 Grand Cherokee | 1,295 | 8 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2003 Grand Cherokee | 762 | 4 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2002 Grand Cherokee | 1,476 | 10 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2001 Grand Cherokee | 883 | 4 | — | Visibility | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2000 Grand Cherokee | 1,447 | 6 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | More complaints than other years |
| 1999 Grand Cherokee | 1,638 | 4 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1998 Grand Cherokee | 1,028 | 4 | — | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 1997 Grand Cherokee | 991 | 5 | — | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1996 Grand Cherokee | 893 | 6 | — | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1995 Grand Cherokee | 719 | 4 | — | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Jeep Grand Cherokee years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1999 (1,638), 2005 (2,051), 2011 (1,640), 2012 (1,644), 2014 (2,380) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Grand Cherokee year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Electrical System, with 7,478 complaints across 32 model years.
How many recalls does the Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
123 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.