Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 1,408 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Jeep Grand Cherokee across 32 model years. The 2011 model year has the most (247). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (24% of reports).
- 1,408fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 37mention a crash
- 15mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,700typical repair cost reported by owners
- 40%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.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 340 of 1,408 complaints (24%)
- Gasoline structure: mentioned in 104 of 1,408 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Jeep Grand Cherokee at $1,700, and half of them between $690 and $2,300.
Based on 23 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2015–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 702 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 1,408 complaints, 37 mention a crash, 18 a fire, 15 an injury.
Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 12% | — |
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 12 | 16% | — |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 43 | 17% | — |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 52 | 13% | — |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 40 | 15% | — |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 40 | 10% | 121 |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 17 | 7% | 500 |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 7 | 2% | — |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 44 | 5% | 4,500 |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 31 | 9% | 19,400 |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 28 | 9% | 35,250 |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 74 | 5% | 50,000 |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 124 | 5% | 61,265 |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 105 | 13% | 70,000 |
| 2012 Grand Cherokee | 216 | 13% | 76,452 |
| 2011 Grand Cherokee | 247 | 15% | 65,249 |
| 2010 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 2% | 26,508 |
| 2009 Grand Cherokee | 5 | 4% | 83,862 |
| 2008 Grand Cherokee | 16 | 2% | 82,000 |
| 2007 Grand Cherokee | 22 | 2% | 68,000 |
| 2006 Grand Cherokee | 11 | 1% | 99,174 |
| 2005 Grand Cherokee | 23 | 1% | 110,300 |
| 2004 Grand Cherokee | 23 | 2% | 116,788 |
| 2003 Grand Cherokee | 8 | 1% | 156,000 |
| 2002 Grand Cherokee | 20 | 1% | 135,500 |
| 2001 Grand Cherokee | 20 | 2% | 135,000 |
| 2000 Grand Cherokee | 13 | 1% | 115,900 |
| 1999 Grand Cherokee | 18 | 1% | 160,083 |
| 1998 Grand Cherokee | 42 | 4% | 180,000 |
| 1997 Grand Cherokee | 46 | 5% | 166,000 |
| 1996 Grand Cherokee | 28 | 3% | 196,000 |
| 1995 Grand Cherokee | 28 | 4% | 215,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
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 was driving 65 MPH on a highway in high traffic and the Fuel propulsion system failed without any lights or warning. It just stop responding to accerlation. It was extremely dangerous and CDOT had to come rescue us. We are lucky we were not hurt or killed. The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee is only 5…
Vehicle: 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, 3.6L V6 Incident Date: [XXX] Location: [XXX] Safety Complaint: On [XXX], while driving my 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland on [XXX], the vehicle suddenly lost accelerator response while traveling on the highway. The engine initially remained running, but…
The dealer and Corporate Partner are refusing to perform the federally mandated Z46 safety recall (NHTSA 22V406) on my 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee until they replace the supply line for a $1000, because they said it rotted/rusted. This factory supply line is made of nylon plastic and cannot rust. I…
Brought my vehicle to a local shop for a new start issue. After investigation, Recall V62 was claimed by Hoover Jeep but the external relay was never added to my vehicle. I believe they claimed this recall but never performed the work. I had to pay out of pocket to have the proper repairs made.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Grand Cherokees have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 1,408 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,700 (half paid between $690 and $2,300), from 23 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 340 of 1,408 complaints, followed by “gasoline structure” (104).
Other Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
- Electrical System problems (7,478)
- Power Train problems (4,329)
- Engine problems (2,879)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (2,328)
- Air Bags problems (2,201)
- Seats problems (1,613)
- Service Brakes problems (1,504)
- Visibility problems (1,454)
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