2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a complaint index of 45, ranks 12th of 21 model years, and carries a Caution verdict capped by 16 recall campaigns, including a park-outside fire recall. Electrical System issues lead complaints at 51% share.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 45/100
- #12 of 21 Grand Cherokee years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 241
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 16
- 1 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 10
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 26 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 1
Top 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System124 (51%)
- Engine109 (45%)
- Fuel System42 (17%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras32 (13%)
- Other31 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain28 (12%)
- Brakes17 (7%)
- Lane Departure10 (4%)
- Steering8 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Steering warning lights and lockups appear during driving, in one case tied to a low battery detected at 55,000 miles.
- Owners describe sudden unintended forward surges when slowing to park, occurring on separate occasions for the same vehicle.
- Electrical system faults are linked to reports of the vehicle losing power or stopping while in motion, sometimes tied to an unresolved recall.
- The engine reportedly shut down unexpectedly while entering an expressway, with repeated dealer visits failing to fix the issue.
- Collision avoidance systems have triggered false forward-collision warnings and aggressive automatic braking during normal turns.
- A fuel gauge on a new vehicle was reported stuck at a fixed level, giving no accurate warning before running out of fuel.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls
16 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 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 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 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
- NHTSA lists 241 complaints and a complaint index of 45 for the 2024 model, ranking 12th out of 21 model years. Its verdict is Caution, driven mainly by Electrical System complaints (51% share) and 16 recall campaigns.
- Does the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any Do Not Drive recalls?
- NHTSA does not list a Do Not Drive recall for the 2024 model, but one recall (25V741000) tells owners to park outside and away from structures due to a possible high-voltage battery fire risk on the 4Xe variant.
- What is the top complaint category for the 2024 Grand Cherokee?
- Electrical System complaints lead with 124 complaints, a 51% share, 3 crashes, and a median mileage at failure of 12,000 miles.
- Why is the 2024 Grand Cherokee rated Caution instead of based purely on its complaint index?
- Its complaint index of 45 alone would not be severe, but NHTSA recorded 16 recall campaigns requiring a dealer visit plus a park-outside fire recall, which caps the verdict at Caution.
- How does the 2024 Grand Cherokee compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 45, the 2024 model ranks better than years like 2014 (index 100, Avoid) and 2015 (index 95, Avoid), but worse than 2010 (index 0, Best) and 2017 (index 20, Best).