The best and worst Jeep Grand Cherokee years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Jeep Grand Cherokees old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2010, 2016, 2020 and 2022 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2008, 2011–2012 and 2014 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2022 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee · 94.9 per 10,000 sold (2.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Body control and other modules, typically around 80,000 miles; then stalling and no-start.
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee · 128.3 per 10,000 sold (3.1× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Body control and other modules, typically around 60,000 miles; then stalling and no-start.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee · 97.8 per 10,000 sold (2.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Body control and other modules, typically around 74,000 miles; then battery, alternator and charging.
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee · 129.2 per 10,000 sold (3.1× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 68,640 miles; then body control and other modules.
Years with the fewest complaints
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee · 13.8 per 10,000 sold (0.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Body control and other modules, typically around 81,121 miles.
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee · 14.5 per 10,000 sold (0.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Stalling and no-start, typically around 29,250 miles.
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee · 11.2 per 10,000 sold (0.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Infotainment, screen and software, typically around 12,000 miles.
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee · 11.6 per 10,000 sold (0.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Body control and other modules, typically around 24,000 miles.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Jeep Grand Cherokee year: 42.0 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Among Jeep Grand Cherokees old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2014 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 129.2, about 3.1× a typical Jeep Grand Cherokee year. The 2008 and 2011–2012 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The 2020 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Jeep Grand Cherokees from 2005–2022: 11.2, against 42.0 for a typical year. The 2010, 2016 and 2022 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most-reported problem on the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 68,640 miles.
Why aren't the newest Jeep Grand Cherokee years ranked?
The 2023–2026 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.