Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 21 NHTSA recall campaigns and 408 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Newest 20 recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V562000 Rear Coil Springs May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V413000 Gear Position Indicator Not Displayed/FMVSS 102 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V328000 Side Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 214 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V051000 Rear Coil Springs May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V741000 High Voltage Battery May Fail and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V576000 Loss of Drive Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V472000 Head Restraints May Not Lock/FMVSS 202 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V430000 Inoperative Defrosting & Defogging System/FMVSS 103 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V897000 Front Seat Side Air Bags May Not Deploy/FMVSS 214 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V434000 Improperly Tightened Seat Belt Bolt/FMVSS 210 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V436000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V289000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V291000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V199000 Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V130000 High Beams May Not Activate/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V132000 Loss of Control from Steering Knuckle Separation NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V111000 Inoperative Defrosting/Defogging System/FMVSS 103 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V577000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V413000 Incorrectly Installed Rear Coil Springs NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V352000 Steering Column Incorrectly Assembled NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 182 complaints
- Engine 86 complaints
- Suspension 70 complaints
- Unknown or Other 65 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 55 complaints
- Steering 44 complaints
Of the 408 complaints on file, 16 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 408 complaints, owners report 19 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$16,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee has numerous recalls, especially involving the electrical, suspension, and airbag systems, which undermine safety and reliability. Owner complaints mostly cite electrical and engine issues, indicating potential high-cost repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 30,000–50,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| engine | 40,000–60,000 miles | $1,000–$3,500 | common |
| suspension | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| fuel/propulsion system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | occasional |
| steering | 50,000–90,000 miles | $600–$1,800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Tire rotation and alignment yearly
- Transmission fluid and filter every 60,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed airbag deployment
- Steering instability or noise
- Loss of drive power
- Unresponsive gear changes
- HVAC system failure
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.