YearToAvoid

Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE Best and Worst Years (2022–2025)

The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE is the year to avoid, with a Complaint Index of 100, 148 complaints, and 12 recalls. 2023 is a Caution year (index 67), while 2024 (index 33) and 2025 (index 0) show far fewer reported problems.

Avoid 2022

Model years
4
2022–2025
NHTSA complaints
270
Recall campaigns
13
Crashes reported
10
Fires reported
6
Top problem area
Electrical System

Grand Cherokee 4XE Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE problems and recalls by year

YearVerdictIndexComplaintsCrashesFiresRecallsTop issueMPGNCAP
2022Avoid1001488012Electrical System23—
2023Caution6797133Electrical System23—
2024Good3323122Engine235★
2025No verdict02011Engine235★

Grand Cherokee 4XE years to avoid: what went wrong

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE Index 100 · 148 complaints · 12 recalls

The 2022 Grand Cherokee 4XE has the highest Complaint Index (100) in the lineup, with 148 complaints and 12 recall campaigns. Electrical System issues lead at 47 complaints (32%), followed by Steering at 33 complaints (22%) with a median failure mileage of 6,925 miles, and Engine problems at 29 complaints (20%). Owners reported power steering failures with warning messages and difficulty turning the wheel, airbags failing to deploy in crashes, and lower control arm brackets failing without warning. Recalls cover a high-voltage battery fire risk, incorrectly installed rear coil springs, and an engine shutdown from a transmission-to-hybrid-module communication loss. Eight crashes and seven injuries were reported for this year.

2022 electrical system problems →2022 steering problems →2022 engine problems →

Most common Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

  1. Electrical System107 (40%)
  2. Engine70 (26%)
  3. Steering44 (16%)
  4. Other40 (15%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain40 (15%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras36 (13%)
  7. Fuel System27 (10%)
  8. Brakes23 (9%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires23 (9%)
  10. Lane Departure18 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE should I avoid?
NHTSA data flags 2022 as the year to avoid, with a Complaint Index of 100, the highest in the lineup, 148 complaints, and 12 recall campaigns.
Is the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE reliable?
2023 is rated Caution, with a Complaint Index of 67, 97 complaints, and 3 recalls, an improvement over 2022 but still above the newer model years.
Are 2024 and 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE models better?
Yes, based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, 2024 has a Complaint Index of 33 with 23 complaints, and 2025 has a Complaint Index of 0 with just 2 complaints.
What is the biggest problem area for the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE?
Across all years, Electrical System issues account for 107 complaints (40% share), the largest problem area, followed by Engine at 70 complaints (26%).
Does the 2022 Grand Cherokee 4XE have a battery fire recall?
Yes, recall 24V720000 covers 2022-2024 Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles where the high-voltage battery may fail internally and cause a fire while parked or driving.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.