2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Plug-in hybrid Gas Midsize / large SUV
The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas midsize or large SUV with 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Grand Cherokee 4xe, is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 34 complaints, most often about engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.
Specs & fuel economy (EPA)
| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Range | kWh/100mi | Charge (240V) | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cherokee 4xe | Plug-in hybrid | 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 100 kW AC Induction | 23 | 24 | 23 (34 MPGe blended) | 26 mi electric | 58 | 3.4 h | $2,700 |
| Grand Cherokee 2WD | Gas | RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 21 | 27 | 23 | — | — | — | $2,700 |
| Grand Cherokee L 2WD | Gas | RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 21 | 26 | 23 | — | — | — | $2,700 |
| Grand Cherokee 2WD | Gas | RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | — | $2,850 |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD | Gas | 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 20 | 25 | 22 | — | — | — | $2,850 |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD | Gas | AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | — | $2,850 |
| Grand Cherokee L 4WD | Gas | 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 20 | 25 | 22 | — | — | — | $2,850 |
| Grand Cherokee L 2WD | Gas | RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 21 | — | — | — | $2,950 |
| Grand Cherokee L 4WD | Gas | AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | — | $2,950 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year and EPA reference fuel/electricity prices. Source: fueleconomy.gov vehicle records.
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Recalls (6)
Tires
highProblem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2025 Jeep Wagoneer L, 2025-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, 2026 Jeep Cherokee, and Jeep Grand Wagoneer L PHEV vehicles. Due to a software error, the tire pressure monitoring system may fail to detect low tire pressure and/or fail to illuminate the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
Risk: A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of low tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the radio frequency hub software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning September 29, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 54D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.
Back Over Prevention
minorProblem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
Visibility
highProblem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles. Due to a software issue in the body control module (BCM), the windshield wipers may fail.
Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 77D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
Air Bags
minorProblem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the delayed deployment of the side air bags during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Risk: Delayed air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Some owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 01D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
Electrical System
criticalProblem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Risk: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 17, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a later date. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 68C. Ve
Electrical System
highProblem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. A software error within the hybrid control processor may result in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the hybrid control processer software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 73C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025.
Owner complaints
34 complaints filed
0 involved a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported by owners.
Filed by year — 2026: 34
Most-cited components
- Engine — 24
- Power Train — 11
- Unknown Or Other — 5
- Fuel/Propulsion System — 4
- Forward Collision Avoidance — 4
Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.
Crash ratings
| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 18% |
| SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 18% |
| SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 18% |
| SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 18% |
| SUV RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 19% |
| SUV RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 18% |
| SUV RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 18% |
| SUV RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 19% |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.
Other Grand Cherokee model years
2027 Grand Cherokee
0 recalls · 0 complaints
F2025 Grand Cherokee
5 recalls · 108 complaints
F2024 Grand Cherokee
18 recalls · 303 complaints
F2023 Grand Cherokee
23 recalls · 564 complaints
F2022 Grand Cherokee
24 recalls · 476 complaints
F2021 Grand Cherokee
16 recalls · 479 complaints
B2020 Grand Cherokee
3 recalls · 236 complaints
F2019 Grand Cherokee
7 recalls · 365 complaints
F2018 Grand Cherokee
10 recalls · 853 complaints
F2017 Grand Cherokee
5 recalls · 364 complaints
F2016 Grand Cherokee
8 recalls · 308 complaints
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records (ids 50265, 50143, 50142, 50145, 50160, 50163, 50159, 50144, 50162). Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.