Jeep Grand Cherokee L years to avoid
Every Jeep Grand Cherokee L model year on file (2021-2026), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2024
Worst year on file
82.4
Severity index
Electrical System
Most-reported system
2023
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L | 82.4 High | 42 | Electrical System |
| 2 | 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L | 73.7 Medium | 37 | Unknown Or Other |
| 3 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L | 54.6 Medium | 224 | Electrical System |
| 4 | 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L | 53.9 Medium | 13 | Engine |
| 5 | 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L | 51.8 Medium | 91 | Electrical System |
| 6 | 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L | 43.6 Low | 95 | Suspension |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Jeep Grand Cherokee L complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 51.8 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2022 | 224 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 54.6 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2023 | 95 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 43.6 Low | SUSPENSION |
| 2024 | 42 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 82.4 High | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2025 | 37 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 73.7 Medium | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| 2026 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.9 Medium | ENGINE |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.