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2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

53/100

#8 most-complained of 16 Grand Cherokee years

The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a Complaint Index of 53 and ranks 8th worst out of 16 model years, earning a Caution verdict. It has 241 complaints, 16 recalls, and its top problem area is the Electrical System with 124 complaints (51% share).

Complaints
241
Recalls
16
Crashes / fires
10 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 1
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
22
19 city / 26 hwy

Top 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems

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

  1. Electrical System124 (51%)
  2. Engine109 (45%)
  3. Fuel System42 (17%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras32 (13%)
  5. Other31 (13%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain28 (12%)
  7. Brakes17 (7%)
  8. Lane Departure10 (4%)
  9. Steering8 (3%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (3%)

What owners report

  • Steering warning lights and lockups have appeared, in one case with the steering wheel locking up while turning, sometimes at a median mileage of 55,000 for such reports.
  • Brakes have surged forward unexpectedly while slowing down to park, on multiple separate occasions for the same owner.
  • Electrical system faults tied to an open recall have caused fear that the vehicle could stop operating while driving.
  • The engine has shut down unexpectedly while entering an expressway, with the issue verified by a dealership on repeated visits.
  • The forward collision warning system has triggered false 'BRAKE!' alerts and aggressively applied the brakes during normal turns.
  • The fuel gauge has displayed an inaccurate reading, sticking at three-quarters full and creating a risk of running out of fuel without warning.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee complaints: complaints filed per month56Jan 2024Jun 2024Oct 2024Feb 2025Jun 2025Oct 2025Feb 2026Jun 2026
419 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Dec 2025 (56).

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls

16 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 16 recalls for the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee →

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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Good272601321
2023Caution733862122
2024Caution532411622
2025Good4074422

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2024 Grand Cherokee a Complaint Index of 53, ranking it 8th worst among 16 model years tracked. Its verdict is Caution, meaning it has more reported problems than several other years of this model.
What is the biggest problem with the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The top problem area is the Electrical System, with 124 complaints making up 51% of all reports, at a median mileage of 12,000 miles at failure.
Does the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee have recalls?
NHTSA lists 16 recalls for the 2024 Grand Cherokee, covering areas including Electrical System, Structure & Body, Collision Avoidance & Cameras, Airbags, and Transmission & Powertrain. None are do-not-drive recalls, though one high-voltage battery recall advises parking outside.
How does the 2024 Grand Cherokee compare to other years?
With a Complaint Index of 53, the 2024 model ranks worse than years like 2020 (index 20, Best) and 2016 (index 7, Best), but better than 2014 (index 100, Avoid) and 2012 (index 87, Avoid).
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
EPA rates it at 22 mpg combined (19 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950.

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.