Low complaint volume relative to the model's own average. High NHTSA safety score.
NHTSA recall 13V175000, 10V200000, 09V454000 and others issued.
5 recalls on record. Affected systems:
Power Train
Electrical System
Equipment
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
// COMMON PROBLEMS
What breaks on the Grand Cherokee
Top issues ranked by share of total NHTSA complaints.
Engine
Common
Years affected: 2010–2026
Electrical system
Common
Years affected: 2010–2025
Unknown or other, service brakes
Moderate
Years affected: 2010–2026
Unknown or other
Rare
Years affected: 2010–2026
Vehicle speed control
Rare
Years affected: 2010–2025
Seats
Rare
Years affected: 2011–2019, 2021–2025
Fuel/propulsion system
Rare
Years affected: 2010–2025
Air bags
Rare
Years affected: 2010–2025
Steering, power train, electrical system
Rare
Years affected: 2010–2025
Seat belts
Rare
Years affected: 2010–2024
// EXTENDED WARRANTY
Is a Grand Cherokee extended warranty worth it?
Probably not. The Jeep Grand Cherokee's 13% major repair probability over 5 years is below the segment average — 87 out of 100 owners won't hit a repair that exceeds the warranty cost. The most reliable years to buy are the 2010, 2017, and 2019. The exception: if you're buying a 2011, 2012, and 2014, check the known issues before deciding.
// NEW VS USED
Buy new or save on a used Grand Cherokee?
The Grand Cherokee loses value faster than most — only 65% retained after 3 years, below the midsize SUV average of 74%. Here's what that means for the new vs used decision.
65%
Value retained · 3 yr
50%
Value retained · 5 yr
40%
Value retained · 7 yr
Better than segment average
Worse than segment average
New Grand Cherokee
$39,700
MSRP including destination charge for base trim
Used Grand Cherokee
$23,800
KBB Fair Purchase Price, 2023, national average, good condition, ~36k miles
The Grand Cherokee costs $666/year to maintain — $93 above the midsize segment average of $573. Repair frequency of 30% is below the class average of 40% — a relative positive. Reliability score of 7 and major repair probability of 13% both sit at segment averages. Above-average cost for an average reliability profile.
How we calculated this. Maintenance costs and reliability scores from RepairPal. Complaints and recalls from NHTSA. Fuel economy from the EPA. Insurance averages from CarEdge. Pricing from KBB. Depreciation from iSeeCars. Full methodology →