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.
2011CAREFULSerious complaints 2.1× usual, mostly engine and brakes Extended coverage
1,098 serious complaints of 1,639, the most about engine (343) and brakes (323); per car on the road, 2.1× this model's usual year. 6 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA21002: desiccated air bag inflator rupture.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 50 mph, the engine stalled without warning. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump relay and the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Sep 2015
“The contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Apr 2015
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary. (09-002-14, Jun 2014)
- Extended coverage Customers may comment on the following:The upper leather IP cover is delaminating or separating. (23-036-19, Dec 2019)
- Extended coverage Customers may comment on the following:The AHR is deployed on one or both front seats and will not reset. (23-018-20, Nov 2020)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
1,639 owner complaints · 6 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 15–18 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2011 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: 3.6L 6-cyl; 5.7L 8-cyl · Drive: 4WD, RWD
2011 Grand Cherokee trims
| Laredo | Limited | Overland |
|---|
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.