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Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE — Years to Avoid

Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.

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2014 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE

3379 complaints (4224% of segment average)

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Main issue: I WAS REAR ENDED BY A CAR TRAVELING +65 MPH WHILE I WAS TRAVELING 15 MPH. THE CAR SUSTAINED OVER $15,000 IN DAMAGE, HOWEVER MY CONCERN IS OVER THE DRIVERS SEAT WHICH CAME OF TRACK AND WAS BADLY MISALIGNED. FURTHERMORE, MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR OVER 56 DAYS NOW, AND THE PARTS REQUIRED TO F

2011 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE

2425 complaints (3031% of segment average)

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Main issue: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED A HIGH PITCH SOUND COMING FROM THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING NORMALLY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE FAILURE SINCE THE

2012 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE

2323 complaints (2904% of segment average)

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Main issue: I BOUGHT MY BAND NEW 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND 7 MONTHS AGO - BRAND NEW FROM THE CHRYSLER JEEP DEALERSHIP AND ABOUT A MONTH AFTER I BOUGHT IT I STARTED TO NOTICE THE ACCELERATION IS NOT 100%, THE WINDOWS STOP ROLLING UP OR DOWN FOR HOURS AT A TIME AT RANDOM TIME, THE BRAKES SOMETIMES DON'T W

2015 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE

1743 complaints (2179% of segment average)

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Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SEAT BELT LATCH WAS AT AN ANGLE BELOW THE SEAT. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO LATCH THE SEAT BELT. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO PURCHASE SEAT BELT EXTENDERS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSE

2018 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE

1198 complaints (1498% of segment average)

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Main issue: DASH AND RADIO SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY

2013 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE

1111 complaints (1389% of segment average)

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Main issue: 2013 JEEP CHEROKEE LAREDO. THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER NEEDLES ARE DARK RED AGAINST A DARK SLATE/BLACK BACKGROUND. VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE UNDER NIGHTTIME CONDITIONS AND WHEN SUN SHINES INTO CAR FROM THE REAR. THIS IS ADDED TO THE FACT THAT THE INSTRUMENTS ARE ON THE SIDES OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUS

2021 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE

660 complaints (825% of segment average)

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Main issue: I WAS DRIVING MY NEW GRAND CHEROKEE WITH 121 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. AS I WAS MOVING FORWARD WITH THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO TURN AROUND TO- RE-ENTER A HIGHWAY THE ENGINE STOPPED. I IMMEDIATELY PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES WITH NO LUCK.

2023 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE

656 complaints (820% of segment average)

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Main issue: 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

2017 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE

559 complaints (699% of segment average)

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Main issue: WE WERE SOLD A RUSTED BRAND NEW CAR BY HUFFINES JEEP DEALERSHIP IN LEWISVILLE, TX. WE IDENTIFIED THE RUST IN THE CAR WITHIN 3 WEEKS ( AND LESS THAN 700 MILES) AND TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY DENIED HELPING US OUT AND REFUSED TO REPLACE THE CAR FOR US AND THE ONLY OPTION THEY PROVIDED US

2019 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE

529 complaints (661% of segment average)

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Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT LEASES A 2019 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE PRECEDING VEHICLE STOPPED SUDDENLY. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND

2022 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE

456 complaints (570% of segment average)

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Main issue: Two problems: 1- this happened twice, after shutting and exiting the vehicle with the key fob, the vehicle goes crazy, lights start flashing, horn honking and the doors auto lock - very dangerous as my child was locked in the car for a few minutes until i was able to play with the key enough to get

2016 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE

437 complaints (546% of segment average)

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Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND INCREASED IN RPMS. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500

2024 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE

409 complaints (511% of segment average)

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Main issue: Vehicle lost power on multiple occasions where it could not be operated or jump started to get moving. Odometer blinking/blind spot indicators staying illuminated/rear back-up camera fault reading "system unavailable" Brake pedal kicking back when trying to start the Jeep. Gear shifter moving when

2020 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE

344 complaints (430% of segment average)

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Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS AT STAND STILL, HEAT WOULD EXIT THE VENTS WHEN USING THE AIR CONDITIONAL. THE CONTACT STATED HE HAD TO OPEN THE WINDOWS FOR 10-15 MINUTES TO BE ABLE TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, DUE TO THE EXTREME HEAT INSIDE THE CAB.

2010 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE

171 complaints (214% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: THE REMOTE START AND DOOR UNLOCK KEY MAY (OR MAY NOT) WORK WHEN ACTIVATED THE FIRST TIME FOR A 2010 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. TAKES SEVERAL TRIES FOR THE DOORS TO UNLOCK. FAILURE OF THIS REMOTE IS RANDOM AND INCONSISTENT. NO ACTION TO DATE WITH THE DEALER DUE TO RANDOM PART FAILURE. *TR

2025 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE

105 complaints (131% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: brand new 2025 jeep grand Cherokee less than 3 weeks old - I just got into an accident last night on the freeway my car began to decelerate and accelerator completely stopped working. I noticed an AEBS alert and engine light on the dash but came close to no other cars for this to have come on. Came