Which year to buy
Best bet2020Fewest serious problems: 0.6× usual
Newest we'd buy2025The latest year rated a good buy
Avoid2022–2023Far more serious problems than usual
Be careful2011–2015, 2024More problems; check the recalls were done
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year. first year of a new design.
2010GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.7× usual
74 serious complaints of 118, the most about power train (22) and engine (21); per car on the road, 0.7× this model's usual year. 5 recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2010 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the key suddenly slipped out of the ignition switch however, the engine did not power off. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and was informed that the win module was defective. No repairs were performed on the vehicle.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Nov 2013
“I was driving my car down a hill at approximately 45 miles and hour, eco mode was activated, and began to slow down the light when suddenly my check engine light and traction control light came on. I felt my car losing power and steering, but thankfully was able to coast to the side of the road before it totally shut off.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Jun 2020
118 owner complaints · 5 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 13–18 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features
Every Grand Cherokee year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 3.7L 6-cyl; 5.7L 8-cyl; 6.1L 8-cyl · Drive: 4WD, RWD
2010 Grand Cherokee trims
| Laredo | Limited | Overland | SRT-8 |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Jeep reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Jeep aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 324–375 hp 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD, AWD, RWD | 22–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 22 | Engine (14) | — |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.6L 6-cyl, 293 hp | 4WD, RWD | 22–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 78 | Electrical system (31) | Yes |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 375 hp 3.6L 6-cyl, 293 hp | 4WD, AWD, RWD | 22–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 18 | 265 | Electrical system (122) | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 270–375 hp 3.6L 6-cyl, 293 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 357 hp | 4WD, AWD, RWD | 17–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 21 | 485 | Electrical system (224) | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 375 hp 3.6L 6-cyl, 293–295 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 357 hp | 4WD, AWD, RWD | 17–23 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 13 | 373 | Electrical system (169) | Yes |
| 2021 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 295 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 360 hp 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged, 707 hp 6.4L 8-cyl, 475 hp | AWD, RWD | 13–21 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 12 | 406 | Electrical system (114) | Yes |
| 2020 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged 6.4L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 13–21 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 3 | 239 | Electrical system (73) | Yes |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged, 707 hp 6.4L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 13–24 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 7 | 368 | Electrical system (82) | Yes |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged, 707 hp 6.4L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 13–25 mpg | 4 of 5 | 11 | 854 | Electrical system (339) | Yes |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.4L 8-cyl | 4WD, AWD, RWD | 15–21 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 6 | 364 | Engine (102) | No |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.4L 8-cyl | 4WD, AWD, RWD | 15–25 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 9 | 311 | Power train (78) | No |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.4L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 15–25 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 10 | 1361 | Power train (352) | No |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.4L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 15–25 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 19 | 2376 | Electrical system (483) | No |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.4L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 14–19 mpg | 4 of 5 | 10 | 804 | Electrical system (376) | No |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.4L 8-cyl | 4WD, AWD, RWD | 14–19 mpg | 4 of 5 | 11 | 1644 | Electrical system (837) | No |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 15–18 mpg | 4 of 5 | 6 | 1639 | Electrical system (780) | No |
| 2010 | 3.7L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl 6.1L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 13–18 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 118 | Electrical system (47) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: Grand Cherokee 2018–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SUV N/A 4WD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 6 | 22 |
| 2026 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SUV N/A RWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 6 | 22 |
| 2026 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE V6 SUV N/A 4WD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 13 |
| 2026 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE V6 SUV N/A RWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 13 |
| 2025 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 76 |
| 2025 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV RWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 76 |
| 2025 | Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 16 | 242 |
| 2024 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV RWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 16 | 242 |
| 2024 | Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 23 |
| 2023 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 21 | 388 |
| 2023 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 21 | 388 |
| 2023 | Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 97 |
| 2022 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 24 | 370 |
| 2022 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD | Not Rated | No | No | 24 | 370 |
| 2022 | Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 3 |
| 2022 | Jeep Grand Cherokee WK SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 10 |
| 2022 | Jeep Grand Cherokee WK SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 10 |
| 2021 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 12 | 406 |
| 2021 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 12 | 406 |
| 2021 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Standard | 0 | 8 |
| 2021 | Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Standard | 0 | 8 |
| 2020 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 239 |
| 2020 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 239 |
| 2020 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 3 | 169 |
| 2020 | Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 3 | 169 |
| 2019 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 368 |
| 2019 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 368 |
| 2019 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 6 | 259 |
| 2019 | Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 6 | 259 |
| 2018 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 11 | 854 |
| 2018 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 11 | 854 |
| 2018 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 10 | 685 |
| 2018 | Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 10 | 685 |
| 2017 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD | 4 | Optional | No | 6 | 364 |
| 2017 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD | 5 | Optional | No | 6 | 364 |
| 2017 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 6 | 325 |
| 2016 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD | 4 | Optional | No | 9 | 311 |
| 2016 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD | 5 | Optional | No | 9 | 311 |
| 2016 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 9 | 290 |
| 2015 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD | 5 | Optional | No | 10 | 1361 |
| 2015 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD | 4 | Optional | No | 10 | 1361 |
| 2015 | SRT Grand Cherokee SUV | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 14 |
| 2014 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD Later Release | 5 | Optional | No | 19 | 2376 |
| 2014 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD Later Release | 4 | Optional | No | 19 | 2376 |
| 2014 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD Early Release | 4 | Optional | No | 19 | 2376 |
| 2014 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD Early Release | 4 | Optional | No | 19 | 2376 |
| 2014 | SRT Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 7 |
| 2014 | SRT Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 7 |
| 2013 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | No | 10 | 804 |
| 2013 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD | 4 | Optional | No | 10 | 804 |
| 2012 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | No | 11 | 1644 |
| 2012 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD | 4 | Optional | No | 11 | 1644 |
| 2011 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | No | 6 | 1639 |
| 2011 | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | No | 6 | 1639 |
| 2010 | Jeep Grand Cherokee 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 118 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Grand Cherokee 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
22–23 |
| 2026 | Grand Cherokee 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
22 |
| 2026 | Grand Cherokee 4xe | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2025 | Grand Cherokee 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 22 |
| 2025 | Grand Cherokee 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 22 |
| 2025 | Grand Cherokee 4xe | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2024 | Grand Cherokee 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 22 |
| 2024 | Grand Cherokee 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 22 |
| 2024 | Grand Cherokee 4xe | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2023 | Grand Cherokee 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 22 |
| 2023 | Grand Cherokee 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–22 |
| 2023 | Grand Cherokee 4xe | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2022 | Grand Cherokee 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 22 |
| 2022 | Grand Cherokee 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–22 |
| 2022 | Grand Cherokee 4xe | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2022 | Grand Cherokee WK 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2022 | Grand Cherokee WK 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2021 | Grand Cherokee 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2021 | Grand Cherokee 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–21 |
| 2021 | Grand Cherokee SRT 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L | 15 |
| 2021 | Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg | 13 |
| 2020 | Grand Cherokee 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2020 | Grand Cherokee 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–21 |
| 2020 | Grand Cherokee SRT 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L | 15 |
| 2020 | Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg | 13 |
| 2019 | Grand Cherokee 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2019 | Grand Cherokee 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–24 |
| 2019 | Grand Cherokee SRT 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L | 15 |
| 2019 | Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg | 13 |
| 2018 | Grand Cherokee 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21–25 |
| 2018 | Grand Cherokee 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–24 |
| 2018 | Grand Cherokee SRT 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L | 15 |
| 2018 | Grand Cherokee TrackHawk 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg | 13 |
| 2017 | Grand Cherokee 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2017 | Grand Cherokee 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–21 |
| 2017 | Grand Cherokee SRT 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L | 15 |
| 2016 | Grand Cherokee 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21–25 |
| 2016 | Grand Cherokee 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–24 |
| 2016 | Grand Cherokee SRT8 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L | 15 |
| 2015 | Grand Cherokee 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–25 |
| 2015 | Grand Cherokee 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
16–24 |
| 2015 | Grand Cherokee SRT8 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L | 15 |
| 2014 | Grand Cherokee 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–25 |
| 2014 | Grand Cherokee 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
16–24 |
| 2014 | Grand Cherokee SRT8 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L | 15 |
| 2013 | Grand Cherokee 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
16–19 |
| 2013 | Grand Cherokee 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
15–19 |
| 2013 | Grand Cherokee SRT8 | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L | 14 |
| 2012 | Grand Cherokee 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
16–19 |
| 2012 | Grand Cherokee 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
15–19 |
| 2012 | Grand Cherokee SRT8 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L | 14 |
| 2011 | Grand Cherokee 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
16–18 |
| 2011 | Grand Cherokee 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
15–18 |
| 2010 | Grand Cherokee 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.7 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
16–18 |
| 2010 | Grand Cherokee 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.7 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
15–17 |
| 2010 | Grand Cherokee SRT8 AWD | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 6.1 L | 13 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.