Model Years

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recalls and Problems

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 63 owner complaints for the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

One recall for this model year tells owners not to drive or to park outside until repaired: Electrical system, park outside (25V-741). Check your VIN below to see whether yours is affected. Every do-not-drive and park-outside recall on 2010 and newer models

Recalled components: electrical system, tires, visibility, backover prevention and rearview camera, and 1 more. Most-described problem: misfires or rough running (23 complaints, 37%). Most-reported area: engine (46 complaints, 73%).

Too new to rank against other Grand Cherokee years

The 2026 Grand Cherokee has not had three full years of owner complaints yet.

Years to avoid: 2014, 2015, and 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every Grand Cherokee year ranked

6Safety recalls
63Owner complaints
0Complaints citing a crash
0Complaints citing a fire

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Data: NHTSA recall, complaint and investigation filesUpdated

Includes the three-row Grand Cherokee L and the Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid.

6 safety recalls for the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Do-not-drive and park-outside recalls first, then newest first. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for the fix and the full notice.

Electrical system

Oct 30, 2025

propulsion system · traction battery

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.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles.

NHTSA listing: GRAND CHEROKEE. Jeep campaign 68C.

Tires

Sep 1, 2026

pressure monitoring and regulating systems

  • Fails federal standard 138 (tire pressure monitoring)
  • NHTSA 26V-559
  • 201,975 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.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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.

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.

NHTSA listings: GRAND CHEROKEE, GRAND CHEROKEE L. Jeep campaign 54D.

Visibility

Aug 13, 2026

windshield wiper/washer

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.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles.

NHTSA listings: GRAND CHEROKEE, GRAND CHEROKEE L. Jeep campaign 77D.

Backover prevention and rearview camera

Aug 13, 2026

sensing system · camera

  • Fails federal standard 111 (rear visibility)
  • NHTSA 26V-531
  • 844,028 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.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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.

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.

NHTSA listings: GRAND CHEROKEE, GRAND CHEROKEE L. Jeep campaign 78D.

Air bags

May 21, 2026

air bag/restraint control module · software

  • Fails federal standard 214 (side impact protection)
  • NHTSA 26V-328
  • 419,035 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.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles.

NHTSA listing: GRAND CHEROKEE. Jeep campaign 01D.

Electrical system

Sep 4, 2025

propulsion system

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.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles.

NHTSA listing: GRAND CHEROKEE. Jeep campaign 73C.

Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA investigations

NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

What owners report

Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Grand Cherokee. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.

Problems owners describe

Counted from the complaint text: a complaint counts once for each problem it describes (how we match them). Some complaints describe none of these. Compare other models in the problem owners report most for every model year.

Areas named in complaints

A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.

Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls and complaints by model year

The highlighted bars are the 2026 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2014 Grand Cherokee drew the most (829).

Owner complaints

2026: 63 complaints

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Owner complaints by model year, Jeep Grand Cherokee
Model yearComplaints
2010118
20111,642
20121,645
2013805
20142,392
20151,372
2016313
2017364
2018856
2019371
2020241
2021510
2022496
2023607
2024324
2025123
202663

Safety recalls

2026: 6 recalls

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Safety recalls by model year, Jeep Grand Cherokee
Model yearRecalls
20105
20116
201210
20139
201418
20159
20168
20175
201810
20197
20203
202116
202224
202323
202418
20255
20266

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

Tested versionOverallFrontalSideRollover
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L SUV N/A 4WD
Rollover risk 18.5%
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L SUV N/A RWD
Rollover risk 18.5%
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L V6 SUV N/A 4WD
Rollover risk 18.5%
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L V6 SUV N/A RWD
Rollover risk 18.5%
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SUV N/A 4WD
Rollover risk 17.9%
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SUV N/A RWD
Rollover risk 19.1%
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE V6 SUV N/A 4WD
Rollover risk 17.9%
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE V6 SUV N/A RWD
Rollover risk 19.1%

2026 Grand Cherokee MPG

EPA rates the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee up to 23 mpg combined with a gas engine.Every version and fuel cost

Questions

What are the most common 2026 Grand Cherokee problems?

In the 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the problems described most are misfires or rough running (23), hesitation or slow acceleration (15), and stalling or shutting off (14). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.

Is the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee safe?

In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.

Is NHTSA investigating the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

How do I check if my Grand Cherokee has an open recall?

Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Jeep dealers.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Nov 12, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
  • NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Nov 11, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
  • NHTSA investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
  • NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
  • NHTSA model names covered: GRAND CHEROKEE, GRAND CHEROKEE L.

Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.