Power
0–100 km/h
Top speed
Fuel (combined)
What owners say
Overview
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on model year and generation. Long-term owner reports for the WK2 generation (approximately 2011-2021) indicate a pattern of initial satisfaction followed by significant reliability concern
Best version
Insufficient owner data available to declare a consensus "best" version. Isolated positive reports exist for the V8-powered models (e.g., Summit Reserve) for their power and towing capability, and for the Overland trim of the WK2 generation
Generation by generation
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86 | 4 | electrical system |
| 2021 | 467 | 15 | electrical system |
| 2017 | 686 | 6 | engine |
| 2016 | 596 | 9 | power train |
| 2014 | 0 | 19 | — |
| 2013 | 799 | 10 | electrical system |
| 2011 | 1,638 | 6 | electrical system |
| 2010 | 117 | 5 | electrical system |
| 2009 | 138 | 3 | electrical system |
| 2008 | 733 | 5 | electrical system |
| 2007 | 1,108 | 7 | electrical system |
| 2006 | 1,297 | 6 | electrical system |
| 2005 | 2,051 | 5 | electrical system |
| 2003 | 760 | 10 | air bags |
Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.
Recall notices165 on record · Source: NHTSA (US)Show recalls
2025 · electrical system:propulsion systemcampaign 25V576000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. A software error within the hybrid control processor may result in a loss of drive power.
2025 · electrical system:propulsion system:traction batterycampaign 25V741000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
2025 · air bags: air bag/restraint control module:softwarecampaign 26V328000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the delayed deployment of the side air bags during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Feder
2025 · enginecampaign 25V766000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Debris inside the engine may cause engine failure, which can result in a loss of drive power and/or an engine compartment fire.
2021 · exterior lighting:headlightscampaign 21V797000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles not equipped with automatic high beams. When the master lighting switch is set to the auto position, the high beam headlights will not activate unless the master lighting switch is first changed to the 'on" position. As such, these vehicl
2021 · exterior lighting:lighting control module:softwarecampaign 21V950000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with smart lighting modules (SLM). An incomplete SLM software update may cause one or both headlights to become inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard num
2021 · visibility:rearview mirrors/devicescampaign 21V729000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
2021 · air bags: air bag/restraint control module:softwarecampaign 21V873000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Jeep Wagoneer, and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may have incorrect software which can disable the driver, passenger, and knee air bags without warning.
2021 · child seat:vehicle tether anchorcampaign 22V180000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with a missing weld from the seat back frame to the child seat tether anchorage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "C
2021 · engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)campaign 22V284000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may stick open, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
2021 · exterior lighting:tail lightscampaign 22V544000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The tail light side marker assemblies may be damaged and not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflectiv
2021 · steering:columncampaign 23V352000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An incorrectly assembled steering column intermediate shaft may disconnect from the u-joint, and result in a loss of steering control.
2021 · suspension:rear:springs:coil springscampaign 23V413000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The rear coil springs may have been incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.
2021 · back over prevention:display functioncampaign 23V577000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The Central Vision Park Assist module (CVPAM) software may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, the
2021 · suspension:front:control arm:upper ball jointcampaign 24V132000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The upper control arm ball joint and steering knuckle may separate and cause the wheel to fall outward, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
150 older recalls not shown. Check nhtsa.gov with your VIN for the full history.
Specifications
Generation
Version
2.0 Turbo (324 Hp) TorqueFlite
From 2025-2026
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