2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Common Problems
Ranked from 84 federal NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
29 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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High-voltage battery fire risk
12complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe high-voltage battery can catch fire even when powered off, posing a significant safety risk.
Related recalls: 24V872000, 25V576000, 25V741000
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High Beam Headlight Issues
6complaintsLow severityOtherHigh beams do not automatically activate when in auto mode; must switch to manual mode to activate.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Brake Malfunction
5complaintsMedium severityOtherThe braking system malfunctions, causing unexpected surges or failures to stop the vehicle properly.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Electrical System Flickering
5complaintsLow severityElectricalThe infotainment system and radio frequently flicker or skip, causing distractions while driving.
Related recalls: 24V872000, 25V576000, 25V741000
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Engine block casting contamination leading to engine failure
5complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine block casting contamination may result in catastrophic engine failure, loss of propulsion, and possible engine fire.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V926000
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Engine Stall at Idle
5complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls or misfires at idle, often due to stop-start system failure or other engine-related issues.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V926000
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Forward Collision Avoidance System Failure
5complaintsHigh severityOtherThe forward collision avoidance system fails to engage or provide proper alerts, increasing crash risk.
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Power Loss During Driving
5complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe vehicle loses power suddenly during driving, requiring immediate action to avoid accidents.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Steering Malfunction
5complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to veer off course or become difficult to control.
Related recall: 24V131000
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Brake System Issues
4complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brake system fails to perform correctly, leading to reduced stopping power and safety concerns.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Transmission issues leading to loss of propulsion
4complaintsHigh severityFuel systemTransmission malfunctions cause the vehicle to lose propulsion, risking accidents.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Unintended Acceleration
4complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe vehicle experiences unintended and excessive acceleration, often without warning, posing a safety risk.
Related recall: 26V413000
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Unintended acceleration and loss of motive power
4complaintsMedium severityEngineVehicle experiences unintended acceleration and loss of motive power, often without warning lights or messages.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V926000
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Battery discharge issues
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe battery discharges to unusable levels after a full charge, affecting the vehicle's hybrid system.
Related recalls: 24V872000, 25V576000, 25V741000
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Electrical system failures causing intermittent vehicle shutdowns
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalElectrical system failures cause the vehicle to unexpectedly shut down while driving, often without warning lights or messages.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 24V872000, 25V576000, 25V741000
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Engine fire risk due to sand contamination
3complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine contamination from sand poses a risk of catastrophic engine failure, vehicle fire, and unexpected loss of propulsion.
Related recall: 24V926000
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Key Fob Malfunction
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe key fob sometimes does not work properly, requiring physical interaction to unlock doors or start the vehicle.
Related recalls: 24V872000, 25V576000, 25V741000
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Severe loss of motive power during highway driving
3complaintsMedium severityFuel systemVehicle experiences severe loss of motive power during highway driving, often without warning lights or messages.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 19
Transmission failures leading to loss of power
3complaintsMedium severityTransmissionTransmission failures result in the vehicle losing power, often requiring emergency repairs.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 26V413000
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Battery Consistently Dies
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe battery frequently dies after short periods of inactivity, requiring frequent recharging or towing.
Related recalls: 24V872000, 25V576000, 25V741000
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Battery Drain Due to Telematics Box
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe telematics box is causing the battery to drain, leading to unexpected vehicle shutdowns.
$150–$700est. parasitic-drain diagnosis + battery · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 24V872000, 25V576000, 25V741000
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Battery Failure
2complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe battery fails to hold charge, leading to the vehicle not starting or stalling.
Related recalls: 24V872000, 25V576000, 25V741000
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Electrical System Glitches
2complaintsLow severityElectricalThe infotainment system and other electrical components experience glitches, such as screen shutdowns and delayed recognition of Apple CarPlay.
Related recalls: 24V872000, 25V576000, 25V741000
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Engine performance issues
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine fails to accelerate as intended, leading to loss of motive power and potential accidents.
Related recall: 24V926000
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Ignition Module Failure
2complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe ignition module repeatedly fails, leaving the vehicle inoperable and requiring flatbed towing.
Related recalls: 24V872000, 25V576000, 25V741000
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Instrument cluster and Uconnect blackouts
2complaintsLow severityElectricalThe instrument cluster and Uconnect display blackouts, making it difficult to monitor vehicle functions.
$300–$1,000est. instrument cluster repair/replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 24V872000, 25V576000, 25V741000
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Lane departure and cruise control system malfunctions
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalLane departure and cruise control systems malfunction, causing the systems to unexpectedly deactivate while driving.
Related recalls: 24V872000, 25V576000, 25V741000
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Lane Departure Assistance (LDA) system failures
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe LDA system intermittently turns off and fails to function properly, requiring frequent repairs.
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Speedometer Malfunction
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe speedometer displays incorrect readings, potentially leading to unsafe driving conditions.
Related recalls: 24V872000, 25V576000, 25V741000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.