2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems
Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 43% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 16,750 miles. The words owners use most often: “fire risk” (17% of reports).
- 107engine complaints
- 16,750median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 63%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fire risk: mentioned in 18 of 107 complaints (17%)
- Catastrophic engine: mentioned in 15 of 107 complaints (14%)
- Loss propulsion: mentioned in 13 of 107 complaints (12%)
- Contacted stellantis: mentioned in 6 of 107 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 22 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 107 complaints, 2 mention a crash.
Jeep Grand Cherokee engine complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure:frame and members; fuel system, gasoline; engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles. 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. A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and secure the crossmember bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D1B.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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. Driver pressed fully on gas pedal to avoid activating the regenerative braking system. Driver pumped gas pedal but no…
I own a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe that has experienced a recurring safety issue involving unexpected deceleration and loss of acceleration while driving. The vehicle unexpectedly slows down and will not accelerate beyond approximately 60 mph, creating a potentially dangerous situation…
Statement of Complaint: I am writing to file an official consumer protection complaint regarding a 2024 Jeep Cherokee 4xe that I recently leased. Throughout the duration of my lease possession, the vehicle suffered from persistent safety defects and unresolved manufacturer recalls that severely…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokees have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 107 owner complaints about engine for the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee (43% of the 249 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 16,750 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “fire risk”, in 18 of 107 complaints, followed by “catastrophic engine” (15).
Other 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
See all 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems or engine problems across all Grand Cherokee years.