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2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

50/100

#3 most-complained of 5 Grand Cherokee L years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L ranks 3rd worst of 5 model years, with a complaint index of 50 and 41 NHTSA complaints. Electrical System issues make up 51% of complaints, and the year carries 8 recalls, placing it in the Caution category.

Complaints
41
Recalls
8
Crashes / fires
4 / 0
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
21
18 city / 25 hwy

Top 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System21 (51%)
  2. Engine13 (32%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras9 (22%)
  4. Brakes7 (17%)
  5. Airbags4 (10%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain4 (10%)
  7. Lane Departure2 (5%)
  8. Other2 (5%)
  9. Structure & Body2 (5%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (5%)

What owners report

  • Vehicles fail to trigger automatic emergency braking or forward collision warning during a crash.
  • Side or door airbags do not deploy in side-impact collisions, sometimes with injuries reported.
  • Transmission blinks between Drive and Park while driving, then loses acceleration and cannot shift into Park.
  • New vehicles fail to restart after being parked, showing transmission service warnings on the dash.
  • Infotainment screen goes black for a few seconds at intermittent times.
  • Cold-start engine produces a loud bass-like sound for a few seconds on first startup.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L complaints: complaints filed per month8Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026Jun 2026Sep 2026
68 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Feb 2026 (8).

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L recalls

8 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V559000Sep 1, 2026Suspension, Wheels & Tires201,975 vehicles

    Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems

    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. 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.

    Remedy: 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.

  2. NHTSA 26V413000Jun 30, 2026Transmission & Powertrain7 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2023 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and Jeep Wagoneer L vehicles. A software error may cause the transmission gear selection indicator not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."

    Risk: A missing gear selection indicator may lead to unintended vehicle movement or a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the shifter module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 30D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 2026.

  3. NHTSA 26V328000May 21, 2026Airbags419,035 vehicles

    Air bags: air bag/restraint control module:software

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

    Remedy: 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.

See all 8 recalls for the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L →

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L fuel economy and fuel cost

City
18 MPG
Highway
25 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,100
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2024 compared with other Grand Cherokee L years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Good2572421
2023Avoid7591621
2024Caution5041821
2025Avoid10036221

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L reliable?
NHTSA data shows the 2024 model has a complaint index of 50 and 41 complaints, ranking 3rd worst out of 5 model years, with a Caution verdict relative to other years.
What is the biggest problem area for the 2024 Grand Cherokee L?
The Electrical System accounts for 51% of complaints (21 of 41), with a median mileage at failure of 7,666 miles, followed by Engine issues at 32%.
Does the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L have recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2024 model year, covering components including Airbags, Electrical System, Structure & Body, Collision Avoidance & Cameras, Suspension, and Transmission & Powertrain.
How does the 2024 model compare to other Grand Cherokee L years?
The 2024 model (complaint index 50) ranks better than 2023 (75) and 2025 (100), both rated Avoid, but worse than 2021 (0, Best) and 2022 (25, Good).
What fuel economy does the 2024 Grand Cherokee L get?
EPA rates it at 21 mpg combined (18 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100.

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.