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Jeep Grand Cherokee — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Jeep Grand Cherokee model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
39
Years to Avoid
2021, 2014
Best Years
2010, 2009, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989
2027
0 complaints0 recalls32 TSBs
2026
54 complaints6 recalls262 TSBs
2025
150 complaints4 recalls395 TSBs
2024
464 complaints16 recalls550 TSBs
2023
722 complaints21 recalls1 invest.830 TSBs
2022
489 complaints13 recalls2 invest.595 TSBs
2021Avoid
683 complaints12 recalls1326 TSBs
2020
370 complaints3 recalls1 invest.537 TSBs
2019
550 complaints7 recalls3 invest.515 TSBs
2018
1,224 complaints11 recalls3 invest.447 TSBs
2017
566 complaints6 recalls3 invest.352 TSBs
2016
445 complaints9 recalls3 invest.408 TSBs
2015
1,790 complaints10 recalls8 invest.513 TSBs
2014Avoid
3,421 complaints19 recalls10 invest.634 TSBs
2013
1,122 complaints10 recalls6 invest.291 TSBs
2012
2,336 complaints11 recalls7 invest.258 TSBs
2011
2,428 complaints6 recalls6 invest.197 TSBs
2010Best Year
174 complaints5 recalls56 TSBs
2009Best Year
195 complaints3 recalls52 TSBs
2008
992 complaints5 recalls62 TSBs
2007
1,479 complaints7 recalls2 invest.66 TSBs
2006
1,754 complaints6 recalls2 invest.87 TSBs
2005
2,734 complaints5 recalls1 invest.117 TSBs
2004
1,573 complaints14 recalls4 invest.81 TSBs
2003
890 complaints10 recalls4 invest.88 TSBs
2002
1,771 complaints16 recalls7 invest.98 TSBs
2001
1,128 complaints10 recalls4 invest.79 TSBs
2000
1,855 complaints12 recalls5 invest.120 TSBs
1999
2,319 complaints10 recalls5 invest.176 TSBs
1998
1,349 complaints10 recalls7 invest.90 TSBs
1997
1,433 complaints11 recalls7 invest.105 TSBs
1996
1,250 complaints12 recalls8 invest.92 TSBs
1995
983 complaints11 recalls11 invest.68 TSBs
1994
775 complaints8 recalls12 invest.61 TSBs
1993
784 complaints12 recalls17 invest.59 TSBs
1992Best Year
4 complaints0 recalls6 invest.3 TSBs
1991Best Year
7 complaints0 recalls5 invest.1 TSBs
1990Best Year
5 complaints0 recalls3 invest.1 TSBs
1989Best Year
7 complaints0 recalls1 TSBs

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Jeep Grand Cherokee Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2021, 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Jeep Grand Cherokee, consider the 2010, 2009, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

39 model years analyzed