Jeep Grand Cherokee L Problems by Year
Jeep Grand Cherokee L years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Grand Cherokee L year: 2021, 2023. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2023 Grand Cherokee L: 95 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2021 Grand Cherokee L: 91 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2022 Grand Cherokee L: 76 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2026 Grand Cherokee L: 25 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2025 Grand Cherokee L: 39 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2024 Grand Cherokee L: 41 complaints, 8 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 L problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 116 | 6 | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 90 | 6 | 7 |
| Suspension | 62 | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 56 | 6 | 1 |
| Power Train | 46 | 6 | 0 |
| Steering | 32 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 5 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 16 | 5 | 8 |
| Seats | 16 | 4 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 6 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Wheels | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other/i Am Not Sure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Jeep Grand Cherokee L model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Grand Cherokee L | 25 | 3 | 5★ | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2025 Grand Cherokee L | 39 | 2 | 5★ | Unknown or Other | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee L | 41 | 8 | 5★ | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee L | 95 | 6 | 5★ | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee L | 76 | 4 | 5★ | Forward Collision Avoidance | More complaints than other years |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee L | 91 | 4 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Jeep Grand Cherokee L years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2021 (91), 2023 (95) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Grand Cherokee L 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 L?
Electrical System, with 116 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Jeep Grand Cherokee L have?
14 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.