Jeep Grand Cherokee common problems
Owners of 2015–2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles have filed 4,856 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (71% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 4,856
- Owner complaints
- 108
- Recall campaigns
- 322
- Crash-related reports
- 229
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 11 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
- Engine & cooling1,572
- Seat belts312
- Steering148
- Airbags140
- Suspension42
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Recall2022 grand-cherokee
A missing gear selection indicator may lead to unintended vehicle movement or a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 grand-cherokee
A missing gear selection indicator may lead to unintended vehicle movement or a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 grand-cherokee
A missing gear selection indicator may lead to unintended vehicle movement or a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 grand-cherokee
Delayed air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury.
- Recall2023 grand-cherokee
Delayed air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury.
- Recall2024 grand-cherokee
Delayed air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Jeep Grand Cherokee problems?
- Across 4,856 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (71%), seat belts (14%), steering (7%).
- Which Jeep Grand Cherokee model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the most owner complaints, with 1,344 filed.
- Are Jeep Grand Cherokee problems dangerous?
- Of the 4,856 complaints on record, 322 mention a crash, 60 mention a fire and 229 mention an injury, and 2 involve a death. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2015 accounts for the most complaints (1,344). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.