Owners have filed 9,694 complaints with NHTSA about the Jeep Grand Cherokee from 2012 to 2024. Across every year, the most reported problem areas are the electrical system, the engine and cooling and the transmission and drivetrain. The years with the most complaints are 2014, 2012 and 2015.
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Every year at a glance
| Year | Vs. other years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Grand Cherokee | Among the worst years | 1,644 | 11 |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | Worse than most years | 805 | 10 |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | Among the worst years | 2,388 | 19 |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | Among the worst years | 1,371 | 10 |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | One of the better years | 312 | 9 |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | One of the better years | 364 | 6 |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | Worse than most years | 855 | 11 |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | One of the better years | 370 | 7 |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | One of the better years | 241 | 3 |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | One of the better years | 411 | 12 |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | Too new to judge | 270 | 13 |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | Too new to judge | 409 | 21 |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | Too new to judge | 254 | 16 |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee questions
What are the worst Jeep Grand Cherokee years?
Compared with its other years, the Grand Cherokee years with the most owner complaints to NHTSA are 2012, 2014 and 2015. The most reported problem area across all years is the electrical system.
What are the best Jeep Grand Cherokee years?
The Grand Cherokee years with clearly fewer complaints than a typical year are 2016, 2017 and 2020. Years from 2022 on are too new to rate fairly, since complaints keep coming in as cars age.
What are the most common Jeep Grand Cherokee problems?
Across 2012 to 2024, owners report problems with the electrical system, the engine and cooling and the transmission and drivetrain most often. Each model year has its own pattern, so check the year you are looking at.
How many recalls does the Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
NHTSA lists 148 recalls across the 2012 to 2024 Grand Cherokee, counted per model year. A recall can cover several years.
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