86 of the 3,335 complaints about the Jeep Grand Cherokee (2.6%) concern Body & structure, making it the model's #12 problem area. That share is 0.3× the Body & structure share across all tracked vehicles.
86Complaints · Body & structure
2.6%Share of complaints
0.28×vs. all vehicles
22Last 12 months
1.2%Share involving a crash or fire
3Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Body & structure complaints peak with the 2018 model (19, 2% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (4). 22 Body & structure complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 13 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
Owners most often describe: “glass”, “windshield”, “sunroof”, “visibility” and “leather”. 1 of these reports (1.2%) describe a crash or fire, with 5 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 25V430000 (2025-06-26, model years 2023).
The contact owns a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while their wife was coasting into the driveway at approximately 5 MPH, a panel underneath the dashboard, near the steering wheel, detached, blocking the brake pedal, causing the contact's…
Body & structure · 2026-06-08 · ODI 11742728 · Crash
The contact owns a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the tailgate was inoperable. While in the rear of the vehicle, his wife pressed the tailgate button, and the tailgate forcibly closed without warning.
Body & structure · 2026-04-09 · ODI 11730104
The factory-installed 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen/display in my 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee is delaminating internally causing bubbling under the screen surface.
Body & structure · 2026-09-02 · ODI 11761618
The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, the climate control was inoperable, and the odometer was flashing on the instrument panel. A dealer was contacted.
Body & structure · 2026-08-06 · ODI 11755272
Paint blistering and peeling on hood and roof. Bad paint known problem with wranglers and gladiators
Body & structure · 2026-07-29 · ODI 11753642
I am requesting that NHTSA investigate a potential safety defect affecting 2022-present Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles involving failure of the front bumper retention clamps.
Body & structure · 2026-06-18 · ODI 11745046
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR Campaign 25V430000 · 2025-06-26 · Model years: 2023
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The blower motor may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defogging system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the blower motor, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 49C.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM Campaign 24V111000 · 2024-02-15 · Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. A hybrid control processor (HCP) software error may cause the defrosting and defogging system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Remedy: Dealers will update the HCP software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 04B.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES Campaign 21V729000 · 2021-09-21 · Model years: 2021
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: FCA US LLC will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 28, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y67.
How common are Body & structure problems on the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
86 of the 3,335 complaints about the Jeep Grand Cherokee (2.6%) concern Body & structure, making it the model's #12 problem area. That share is 0.3× the Body & structure share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Jeep Grand Cherokee model years have the most Body & structure complaints?
By model year, Body & structure complaints peak with the 2018 model (19, 2% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (4).
Is there a recall for Jeep Grand Cherokee Body & structure problems?
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 25V430000 (2025-06-26, model years 2023).