Jeep Grand Cherokee

Where it stands out against its peers

• Seats: more complaints than 97% of 2014 cars — 14% of its 2,374 complaints, where an ordinary 2014 car has 2%.
• Seat belts: more complaints than 96% of 2014 cars — 8% of its 2,374 complaints, where an ordinary 2014 car has 2%.

Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.

Before you buy one

Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.

• SEATS — 284 owners reported this, 2 involving a crash, 1 involving a fire
• POWER TRAIN — 263 owners reported this, 46 involving a crash
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — 176 owners reported this, 19 involving a fire
• ENGINE — 172 owners reported this, 1 involving a crash, 7 involving a fire
• SERVICE BRAKES — 121 owners reported this, 4 involving a crash
• SEAT BELTS — 116 owners reported this
• AIR BAGS — 71 owners reported this, 13 involving a crash
• FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM — 51 owners reported this, 2 involving a crash
• POWER TRAIN,ENGINE — 36 owners reported this, 2 involving a crash, 1 involving a fire
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE — 35 owners reported this, 1 involving a crash, 4 involving a fire
• STEERING — 35 owners reported this, 1 involving a crash
• AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS — 34 owners reported this
• VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL — 33 owners reported this, 8 involving a crash
• STRUCTURE — 32 owners reported this, 5 involving a crash
• AIR BAGS,SEATS — 30 owners reported this
• ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM — 30 owners reported this
• POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — 30 owners reported this, 2 involving a crash
• EXTERIOR LIGHTING — 26 owners reported this
• FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL — 26 owners reported this
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES — 25 owners reported this, 1 involving a fire
• SUSPENSION — 25 owners reported this
• POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE — 21 owners reported this, 3 involving a crash
• VISIBILITY/WIPER — 20 owners reported this, 1 involving a crash
• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL — 18 owners reported this
• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING — 17 owners reported this
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS — 15 owners reported this

Crash test

Crash-tested by NHTSA, the American road safety agency.

Specification

Recalls

Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.

7% of 2022 cars have more recall campaigns than this one, and an ordinary one has 3. More of them means more to check the service record for, not a worse car.

• 11V487000

  CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

  CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

• 13V289000

  Without parking lamps, the vehicle may not be as visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Central Body Controller software, free of charge. The recall BEGAN ON September 12, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N42.

• 13V483000

  A loss of ABS and ESC function reduces the driver's ability to control the vehicle. Drivers would not be warned of brake system failures or any other failures which would be illuminated on the dashboard display. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

  Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS and instrument cluster module software and tighten the alternator ground wire, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N58.

• 14V104000

  If the driver experiences a hard brake pedal, the driver may not push the pedal as intended, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS module software, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P05.

• 14V154000

  The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is P14.

• 14V293000

  The unintended continued acceleration may increase the risk of a crash.

  Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the Driver Assistance System Module (DASM), free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P31.

• 14V391000

  If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.

  Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P36.

• 14V634000

  If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.

51 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.

Regulator investigations

Opened by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation is a question the regulator asked about a possible defect, not a fault it found — most end without a recall.

• Recall 23V-413 Post Remedy Failures

  Recall query, opened December 2025, still open.

• High pressure fuel pump failure

  Engineering analysis, opened March 2023, still open.

• Pedestrian alert sounds

  Defect petition, opened January 2023, closed August 2023.

• Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  Engineering analysis, opened September 2021, still open.

• Seat Belt Retraction

  Preliminary evaluation, opened September 2019, closed May 2021.

• Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

  Preliminary evaluation, opened September 2019, closed February 2026.

• Vehicle rollaway, engine on

  Engineering analysis, opened February 2016, closed June 2016.

• Powered vehicle rollaway

  Preliminary evaluation, opened August 2015, closed February 2016.

• Software security vulnerability

  Recall query, opened July 2015, closed January 2016.

• False Positive Automated Braking

  Preliminary evaluation, opened June 2015, closed September 2016.

• Post 14V-391 Headliner Fires

  Recall query, opened May 2015, closed July 2016.

• Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

  Defect petition, opened September 2014, closed July 2015.

• Air Bag Non-deployment

  Preliminary evaluation, opened June 2014, closed December 2014.

• Jeep inadvertent air bag deployment

  Recall query, opened May 2014, closed November 2015.

• Headliner Fires

  Engineering analysis, opened January 2014, closed August 2014.

  Became recall 14V391000.

• Headliner Fires

  Preliminary evaluation, opened August 2013, closed January 2014.

• Power steering hose failure

  Preliminary evaluation, opened July 2012, closed December 2012.

• Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires

  Engineering analysis, opened June 2012, closed November 2014.

• Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit

  Audit query, opened November 2010, closed December 2015.

• Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires

  Preliminary evaluation, opened August 2010, closed June 2012.

• Fuel Storage System Crash Related Fires

  Defect petition, opened November 2009, closed August 2010.

• Fan blade failure (engine cooling fan)

  Engineering analysis, opened November 2005, closed September 2006.

• Engine cooling fan blade failure

  Preliminary evaluation, opened July 2005, closed November 2005.

• Hood latch failure

  Engineering analysis, opened October 2002, closed February 2004.

• Hood latch

  Preliminary evaluation, opened May 2002, closed October 2002.

• Roll-away in reverse when parked

  Engineering analysis, opened November 2001, closed December 2002.

• Inadvertent rollaway in reverse park

  Preliminary evaluation, opened June 2001, closed November 2001.

• Safety blt latch operation

  Preliminary evaluation, opened January 1996, closed June 1996.

What the maker told its dealers

Service bulletins are the manufacturer's own repair guidance to dealers, filed with NHTSA. A bulletin is not a defect finding; the count rises with how many things a maker writes down, not only with how many go wrong.

Jeep filed 13 bulletins about the 2027 Grand Cherokee.

• Engine: 4
• Back over prevention: 2
• Electrical system: 2
• Fuel/propulsion system: 2
• Structure: 2
• Steering: 1

• Umbrella Valve Seal Missing From Cylinder Vehicle may exhibit a MIL-ON. SYMPTOM: Upon inspection the technician may find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have set: ●… · August 2026
• Umbrella Valve Seal Missing From Cylinder Head Cover Customer may experience a MIL-ON and/or an indication of low engine oil level. SYMPTOM: Upon inspection the technician may find the following: 1.… · August 2026
• Steering Dragging While Recreational Flat Towing Behind RV. · August 2026
• Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Message “Park Assist System Unavailable” or “Service Park Assist System”, “Rear Braking Assist Unavailable” or “Service Rear Braking Assist System" with Performance… · August 2026
• Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Message “Park Assist System Unavailable” or “Service Park Assist System”, “Rear Braking Assist Unavailable” or “Service Rear Braking Assist System" with Performance… · August 2026
• Before replacing any part, check the DOT on the glass or the PN to make sure you choose the replacement part from the correct supplier: DOT 615 - 6NC10TRMAH - CIE Supplier DOT 1038 - 6NC07TRMAR - CIE… · July 2026
• Fuel Delivery Module Before replacing the fuel module for DTCs P0461 and P062A and other not start, long crank, fuel gauge accuracy and drivability issues, the technician should disconnect the… · July 2026
• Fuel Delivery Module Before replacing the fuel module for DTCs P0461 and P062A and other not start, long crank, fuel gauge accuracy and drivability issues, the technician should disconnect the… · July 2026

5 more.

Grouped by NHTSA's top-level system; a bulletin filed under a sub-heading counts toward its system.