Midsize SUVs · WK2 generation
Good choice Above average
It scores 67 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $16,862 to own, including $3,294 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Reliability
67/100
Above average
Repairs, 5 years
$3,294
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$9,714
21 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$17,121
$15,066 – $19,175, estimate
Recalls
6
on record
Owner complaints
364
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jee
Accessible Technologies, Inc. (ATI) is recalling certain ProCharger Superchargers, model numbers AB037A-100, AB037A-100P, and A037A-100B, sold for installation on 2012-2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and SRT vehicles. The supercharger mounting bracket may contact and damage the ABS line, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee manufactured August 8, 2016 through August 16, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear tow hook bracket or tow eye bracket may be loose.
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Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (77/100) and the 2024 worst (10/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 10/100 |
| 2023 | 15/100 |
| 2022 | 39/100 |
| 2021 | 36/100 |
| 2020 | 72/100 |
| 2019 | 68/100 |
| 2018 | 49/100 |
| 2017 | 67/100 |
| 2016 | 77/100 |
| 2015 | 33/100 |
No. It scores 67 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize SUVs of 2015–2024.
It scores 67 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 364 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $3,294 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $16,862 over 5 years: $3,854 in lost value, $3,294 in repairs and $9,714 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $17,121 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (77/100) and the 2024 worst (10/100).
6 recalls on record with NHTSA.