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2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems, complaints & recalls

Typical Rising

NHTSA has received 50 owner complaints about the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, or 50.0 per year on the road — a typical number of complaints (complaint index 1.24, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 73 model-year 2026 vehicles we track, it ranks #62 of 73 by complaints per year (#1 = fewest). Against other Jeep models its rate is 25% lower; against other Midsize SUVs it is 5% lower.

Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count

Complaints filed between 2026-03-07 and 2026-10-13. Median delay from incident to filing: 9 days.

50Complaints
50.0Complaints per year on the road
1.24Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
6Recalls · ⚠ 1
0.0%Share involving a crash or fire
50Last 12 months

Analysis

The previous model year (2025) drew 64.3 complaints per year, more than this one.

The most common problem area is Engine (74.0% of complaints), followed by Transmission / powertrain (10.0%) and Unspecified or other (6.0%). Engine complaints are 3.3 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. No report describes a crash, fire, injury or death.

Half of the reported incidents happened within 7 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (100% of incidents). In the last 12 months 50 complaints were filed, versus none in the 12 months before.

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for this model year, 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning.

Complaint index

  • vs. all tracked vehicles1.24
  • vs. other Jeep models0.75
  • vs. other 2026 models2.01
  • vs. other Midsize SUVs0.95
  • #62 of 73 · 2026Rankings ›

1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.

Other model years

  • 201897.3 per year2.41
  • 201947.5 per year1.18
  • 202035.3 per year0.87
  • 202186.0 per year2.13
  • 202294.0 per year2.33
  • 2023154.7 per year3.83
  • 2024112.2 per year2.78
  • 202564.3 per year1.59
  • 202650.0 per year1.24

Jeep Grand Cherokee problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›

What owners complain about

  • Engine37 · 74.0% · 3.32×
  • Transmission / powertrain5 · 10.0% · 0.86×
  • Unspecified or other3 · 6.0% · 0.67×
  • Body & structure2 · 4.0% · 0.44×
  • Brakes1 · 2.0% · 0.33×
  • Driver-assist systems1 · 2.0% · 0.35×
  • Lighting1 · 2.0% · 1.29×

vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average

Problem areas: Electrical · Engine · Unspecified or other · Transmission / powertrain · Brakes · Steering · Wheels, tires & suspension · Airbags & seat belts · Fuel system · Driver-assist systems · Body & structure · Lighting

When complaints were filed

2026: 50 50 2026
  • Crashes reported: 0
  • Fires reported: 0
  • Injuries: 0
  • Deaths: 0

Vehicle age at incident

  • <1 yr100.0%
  • 1–2 yrsnot reached yet
  • 2–3 yrsnot reached yet
  • 3–5 yrsnot reached yet
  • 5+ yrsnot reached yet

Median age at incident: 7 months

What owners report

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.

Segment peers · 2026 · Midsize SUVs

ModelsComplaintsComplaints per year on the roadComplaint index
2026 Kia Sorento88.00.2
2026 Nissan Pathfinder1111.00.27
2026 Dodge Durango1414.00.35
2026 Honda Pilot2323.00.57
2026 Chevrolet Traverse2525.00.62
2026 Subaru Outback3535.00.87
2026 Ford Explorer4242.01.04
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee5050.01.24
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe5454.01.34
2026 Honda Passport6868.01.69
2026 Hyundai Palisade129129.03.2

Safety recalls (6)

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS Campaign 26V559000 · 2026-09-01

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2025 Jeep Wagoneer L, 2025-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to a software error, the tire pressure monitoring system may fail to detect low tire pressure and/or fail to illuminate the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."

Risk: A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of low tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the radio frequency hub software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 54D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Campaign 26V529000 · 2026-08-13

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles. Due to a software issue in the body control module (BCM), the windshield wipers may fail.

Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 77D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Campaign 26V531000 · 2026-08-13

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE Campaign 26V328000 · 2026-05-21

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the delayed deployment of the side air bags during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Risk: Delayed air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Some owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 01D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY Campaign 25V741000 · 2025-10-30

⚠ Park-outside / do-not-drive warning

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.

Risk: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 17, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a later date. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 68C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025. Vehicles that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recalls 24V720 and 23V787 will need to have the new remedy performed.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM Campaign 25V576000 · 2025-09-04

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. A software error within the hybrid control processor may result in a loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the hybrid control processer software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 73C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025.

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Investigations

No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.