The most-reported Grand Cherokee run is 1C4RJFBG6EC (2014 builds) with 78 complaints, 14.7× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 28% of reports; 2011 is the worst model year at 9.7 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 142 recall campaigns for Grand Cherokee model years 1993–2026.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Jeep Grand Cherokee has 4,762 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 1% of every Grand Cherokee complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1C4RJFBG6EC•••••• | 2014 | 10 | 2 | |
| 1C4RJFAG3CC•••••• | 2012 | 5 | 2 | |
| 1J4GW58S3XC•••••• | 1999 | 3 | 2 | |
| 1C4RJFBG0EC•••••• | 2014 | 3 | 2 | |
| 1C4RJFBG3EC•••••• | 2014 | 5 | — | |
| 1C4RJFBGXEC•••••• | 2014 | 8 | 1 | |
| 1C4RJFBG5EC•••••• | 2014 | 3 | — | |
| 1J4GW58S4XC•••••• | 1999 | 5 | — | |
| 1C4RJFBG7EC•••••• | 2014 | 5 | 1 | |
| 1C4RJFAG4CC•••••• | 2012 | 1 | 7 | |
| 1C4RJFBG4EC•••••• | 2014 | 5 | — | |
| 1C4RJFAG6CC•••••• | 2012 | 2 | 3 |
Each of the other 4,750 Grand Cherokee runs has 54 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 928 Grand Cherokee VINs so far, most often 2023, 2022, 2024 builds; 13 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Jeep Grand Cherokee the gap between build years is 4.4×: a 2011 car draws 9.7 complaints per run, a 2009 one 2.2.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 8 | — | |
| 2025 | 75 | 47 | 7 | |
| 2024 | 245 | 95 | 9 | |
| 2023 | 388 | 172 | 14 | |
| 2022 | 362 | 142 | 13 | |
| 2021 | 403 | 120 | 20 | |
| 2020 | 237 | 82 | 24 | |
| 2019 | 365 | 85 | 18 | |
| 2018 | 845 | 161 | 42 | |
| 2017 | 349 | 112 | 24 | |
| 2016 | 293 | 120 | 25 | |
| 2015 | 1309 | 199 | 117 | |
| 2014 | 2266 | 280 | 140 | |
| 2013 | 754 | 149 | 21 | |
| 2012 | 1567 | 174 | 45 | |
| 2011 | 1501 | 155 | 49 | |
| 2010 | 109 | 48 | 10 | |
| 2009 | 118 | 54 | 4 | |
| 2008 | 663 | 133 | 21 | |
| 2007 | 968 | 185 | 28 |
Heaviest year here is 2011 at 9.7 complaints per run; lightest is 2026 at 1.4. The 2026 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 28% of everything Jeep Grand Cherokee owners report: Electrical System, 6,962 of 25,476 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 127 | 280 | |
| Power Train | 652 | 44 | |
| Service Brakes | 224 | 16 | |
| Engine | 69 | 92 | |
| Hydraulic | 88 | 4 | |
| Air Bags | 453 | 9 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 87 | 40 | |
| Seats | 23 | 48 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 142 recall campaigns on the Jeep Grand Cherokee; the 6 below cover build years 1993 to 2020. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 09E012000 | Exterior Lighting | 1993–2007 |
| 09E025000 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 1993–2004 |
| 06E022000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1995–2004 |
| 06E011000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 1997–2004 |
| 22V406000 | Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:fuel Pump | 2014–2020 |
| 23V411000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 2014–2020 |
The Grand Cherokee against its rivals
The Grand Cherokee draws 5.3 complaints per production run; the Toyota Highlander 2.9, the Ford Explorer 5 and the Dodge Durango 4.8. That is the highest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 25,476 | 4,762 | 6.8% | |
| Toyota Highlander | 5,259 | 1,799 | 8.3% | |
| Ford Explorer | 29,326 | 5,830 | 5% | |
| Dodge Durango | 11,502 | 2,416 | 4.9% |
How serious were they
Of the 25,476 reports on the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 6.8% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Jeep Grand Cherokee | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 25,476 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 1,744 (6.8%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 520 (2%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 1,374 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 51 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Jeep Grand Cherokee share of that is 25,476 complaints over 4,762 runs, 2.3% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Jeep Grand Cherokee VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 25,476 NHTSA complaints from 4,762 Grand Cherokee runs and 142 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Grand Cherokee production run has the most complaints?
1C4RJFBG6EC, a 2014 build, with 78 complaints, 10 of them after a crash. The typical Grand Cherokee run has 5.3.
Which Grand Cherokee years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2011 is heaviest at 9.7 complaints per run and 2026 lightest at 1.4.
Does the Grand Cherokee get more complaints than the Toyota Highlander?
Yes: 5.3 complaints per production run for the Grand Cherokee against 2.9 for the Toyota Highlander.
How many Grand Cherokee complaints involve a crash?
6.8% of 25,476 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 520 involved a fire.
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