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Jeep Grand Cherokee L problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Grand Cherokee L from 2021 to 2026: 355 owner complaints and 27 recalls across 6 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2023 (95), 2021 (83), 2022 (75). Best fuel economy: 23 mpg combined (2026).

Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Photo: Chuckwagon700 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Electrical114
Forward collision avoidance88
Suspension58
Other / unknown54
Engine53
Transmission & drivetrain44
Steering32
Brakes26

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
202148321
202247521
202369521
202484121
202523821
202632323

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee L?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2023 (95), 2021 (83), 2022 (75).

How many recalls has the Jeep Grand Cherokee L had?

Across 2021–2026, NHTSA lists 27 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).