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Jeep Grand Cherokee Reliability by Model Generation
Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year and Model | % of Average Repair Frequency | |
 2011 - 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
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Worst
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TrueDelta Reviews the Reliability And Durability of the Jeep Grand Cherokee
| Jeep Grand Cherokee Reliability And Durability: Cons | |
| Year | Comment |
| 2014 | The current generation Grand Cherokee had a fairly rough first year, and the 2014 refresh also appears to have added some glitches. If the past is any guide, though these problems should be ironed out soon, if they haven't been already. One notable problem area: the air suspension that adds to the Jeep's off-road capability can be a source of expensive (once out of warranty) repairs. full 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Jeep Grand Cherokee
| Jeep Grand Cherokee Reliability And Durability: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The bad.. Both the front brakes and rear brakes caught fire before the wear sensor was hit. The water pump fragmented and took out the radiator. The plastic gears for the vents broke. Almost all the lights, including headlights have been replaced. The transmission is a little too relaxed about shifting. Car lugs at 45mph if you don't give it gas. Seats have rips The goid: Lots of torque Roomy and comfortable. Rear seats fold down pretty flat for good loading space. full 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
I have had no major problems with any of my Jeeps. This one has had a few electrical glitches but seem OK now. full 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I owned a Pontiac Bonneville previously and wanted a 4wheel drive /SUV type vehicle. full 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee Reliability And Durability: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
I bought this vehicle brand new straight from the dealers show room its been seven months now and done only 4500 miles but I had to take it twice to the dealer for coolant leakage and water pump issues. full 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Air suspension was problematic and took over a month at the dealer and 4 visits to finally get fixed. Also had problems with the radio and the memory settings getting wiped out. Occassional electric gremlins. full 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
With all the good things to say, one drawback I have is with some of the components that have failed so far. With only 46,000 kilometers (less than 30,000 miles) on it, it has had one front shock absorber fail, the water pump fail, a small engine coolant leak and three factory recall notices. As a retired mechanic, I realize with all the complicated equipment in today's vehicles, some items are bound to fail, but as this vehicle has not seen any offroad activity nor been driven hard, I am a little disappionted with all the repairs that it has needed. With that said, I STILL love my Jeep and think it is still better than its competition. full 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Already in for major repair with only 500 miles on it full 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
As I said this is our fourth Jeep and one must be prepared for poor reliability. Chrysler does not seem to be able to build a reliable vehicle. I don't know if it is poor quality control, poor parts supplier, poor training of assembly line workers full 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
| 2008 | 0 | I have a love hate relationship with my jeep. Love it when it's running but I'm not happy with the reliability. Repairs have been all after warranty expired; glow plug module...$700 swirl motor...$600 this could of been $6000 but green deisel engeneering saved the day high pressure power starting line ...$500 alternator...$1000 many glow plugs and engine start failures just lots of gremlins full 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
too early to tell but reports are poor full 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The Grand Cherokee has had very bad electical problems. It seems that you can either get a really good one, or a really bad one. full 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Very poor reliability. Known failures of heater blower doors, window regulators, brake systems. Failures usually out of warranty. Same poor designs carried over from 2001 to 2004. full 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
| 2000 | 4dr SUV 195-horsepower 4.0L I6 w/DoD 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of problems with the front differential and axle on the Selec-Trac 4x4 full 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
