2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 617 complaints
617
Total Complaints
13,266mi
Median Mileage
Electrical System
Top Issue
26
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
6,854
25th Percentile
13,266
Median Mileage
35,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Electrical System
160
Engine
74
Unknown Or Other
57
Suspension
47
Fuel/Propulsion System
45
Steering
38
Power Train
31
Automatic Emergency Braking
25
Service Brakes
22
Warnings
18
Severity Assessment
26
Crashes
2
Fires
27
Injuries
2
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked with her in the front driver's seat, she smelled a burning odor. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact then saw smoke coming from the left edge of the backrest of the driver's seat. The contact..."
"Backup camera not working 80% of time. Dealership has determined a software issue to be fixed within 4 months. Brand new with less than 500 miles. Vehicle is large and somewhat unsafe to operate until repaired."
"The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle with the exterior lighting dial setting in the Auto ON position, the rear taillights failed to illuminate. The contact stated that on several occasions while operating the vehicle, other drivers alerted ..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Electrical System
160 complaints
25th: 12,100 mi
Median: 18,000 mi
75th: 41,500 mi
Engine
74 complaints
25th: 9,799 mi
Median: 20,000 mi
75th: 32,750 mi
Suspension
47 complaints
25th: 9,000 mi
Median: 11,000 mi
75th: 26,800 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
NY: 65
CA: 50
MI: 48
NJ: 38
PA: 34
TX: 33
CT: 32
OH: 31
FL: 29
NC: 18
Jeep Grand Cherokee — Other Years
See how this model compares across different model years.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 784 | 68 |
| 1994 | 775 | 142 |
| 1995 | 983 | 146 |
| 1996 | 1249 | 156 |
| 1997 | 1432 | 143 |
| 1998 | 1349 | 194 |
| 1999 | 2319 | 157 |
| 2000 | 1855 | 132 |
| 2001 | 1128 | 95 |
| 2002 | 1770 | 98 |
| 2003 | 887 | 60 |
| 2004 | 1570 | 149 |
| 2005 | 2732 | 137 |
| 2006 | 1750 | 79 |
| 2007 | 1475 | 47 |
| 2008 | 990 | 35 |
| 2009 | 195 | 9 |
| 2010 | 171 | 18 |
| 2011 | 2421 | 90 |
| 2012 | 2308 | 72 |
| 2013 | 1102 | 41 |
| 2014 | 3365 | 224 |
| 2015 | 1725 | 179 |
| 2016 | 434 | 45 |
| 2017 | 552 | 38 |
| 2018 | 1160 | 75 |
| 2019 | 516 | 25 |
| 2020 | 329 | 39 |
| 2021 | 643 | 34 |
| 2022 | 415 | 12 |
| 2024 | 355 | 9 |
| 2025 | 87 | 3 |
Active Recalls (18)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Labels
Campaign 23V336000 | 11/05/2023
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
FCA US, LLC will mail owners the warning label information, free of charge. Dealers will inspect unsold vehicles and install the required label, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. F
Column
Campaign 23V352000 | 18/05/2023
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the intermediate shaft and assembly parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 58A.
Coil Springs
Campaign 23V413000 | 08/06/2023
Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and if necessary, repair the rear coil spring assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 64A. This recall is replaced by NHTSA rec
Display Function
Campaign 23V577000 | 14/08/2023
A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Dealers will update the Central Vision Park Assist Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 56A.
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
Campaign 24V111000 | 15/02/2024
An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Upper Ball Joint
Campaign 24V132000 | 22/02/2024
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the upper control arm pinch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 2, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 10B.
Headlights
Campaign 24V130000 | 22/02/2024
High beam headlights that do not activate as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will reconfigure the vehicle high beam parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 12B.
Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette
Campaign 24V199000 | 14/03/2024
An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 14B, 33B
Camera
Campaign 24V291000 | 25/04/2024
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Dealers will secure the display screen module connections, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 44B.
Camera
Campaign 24V289000 | 25/04/2024
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Dealers will secure the coaxial cable connection, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 40B.
Critical Fasteners
Campaign 24V434000 | 13/06/2024
An improperly secured seat belt buckle may not properly restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will inspect and tighten the second-row seat buckle bolt as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 70B.
Camera
Campaign 24V436000 | 13/06/2024
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
Side/Window
Campaign 24V897000 | 27/11/2024
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Dealers secured the connector, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B3B.
Fan/Motor
Campaign 25V430000 | 26/06/2025
An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Head Restraint
Campaign 25V472000 | 17/07/2025
Head restraints that do not lock can result in an increased risk of injury to seat occupants during a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace both second-row seat head restraints, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 20C.
Propulsion System
Campaign 25V576000 | 04/09/2025
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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 wi
Traction Battery
Campaign 25V741000 | 30/10/2025
A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
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
Coil Springs
Campaign 26V051000 | 29/01/2026
Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and repair the rear coil spring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 12, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2026. Owners may con
Maintain Your Electrical System
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Clean battery terminals annually with baking soda and water
- Replace the battery every 3-5 years before it leaves you stranded
- Don't leave accessories running with the engine off
- Check for corroded ground connections if you have intermittent electrical issues
- Replace dim headlights promptly — they're a safety issue and a wiring symptom
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28