2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L has a complaint index of 50, ranking 3rd worst out of 5 model years, and carries a Caution verdict with 41 complaints and 8 recall campaigns. Electrical System issues make up 51% of complaints, followed by Engine at 32%.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #3 of 5 Grand Cherokee L years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 41
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 8
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 5
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 25 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
Top 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System21 (51%)
- Engine13 (32%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras9 (22%)
- Brakes7 (17%)
- Airbags4 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (10%)
- Lane Departure2 (5%)
- Other2 (5%)
- Structure & Body2 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Vehicle gear indicator blinks between Drive and Park and the transmission stops accelerating in traffic, sometimes locking the brakes engaged until the vehicle is restarted.
- New vehicles have failed to start after being parked briefly, showing multiple dashboard error messages including a transmission service warning.
- Infotainment screen goes black for a few seconds intermittently.
- Automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning lights show a servicing-needed alert, disabling AEB and forward collision warning along with a right headlight fault.
- Airbag and SOS warning lights flash intermittently along with inoperable wipers and turn signals, with one owner reporting a clock spring replacement that did not fix the issue.
- Side and door airbags failed to deploy during a crash despite airbag warning lights showing no prior fault codes.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L reliable?
- NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 50 for the 2024 model, giving it a Caution verdict. It ranks 3rd worst among the 5 model years with data, with the Electrical System as the top problem area at 51% of complaints.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Grand Cherokee L?
- Electrical System complaints lead at 21 complaints (51% share), followed by Engine at 13 complaints (32%) and Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 9 complaints (22%). Median mileage at failure for electrical issues was 7,666 miles.
- Does the 2024 Grand Cherokee L have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2024 Grand Cherokee L, covering airbags, transmission software, a rearview camera module, radiator crossmember bolts, and instrument panel cluster software. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2024 model compare to other Grand Cherokee L years?
- The 2024 model's complaint index of 50 falls between the 2022 model (Best, index 0) and the 2023 model (Avoid, index 100). The 2025 model also carries an Avoid verdict with an index of 75.
- Are airbags a concern in the 2024 Grand Cherokee L?
- Airbags account for 4 complaints (10% share) with 3 crashes reported and a median failure mileage of 9,500 miles. A recall (24V897000) addressed an improperly secured side airbag connector on 2022-2024 Grand Cherokee models.