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Jeep Grand Cherokee LModel year report

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Problems

Compared with other Jeep Grand Cherokee L years

Too new to compare

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
25filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 4 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
23 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 21 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The part named most often is engine, with 20 complaints (80% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (7) and fuel system (5). NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 263 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 65 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 12 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “Sparl Plug recall on Jeep Grand Cherokee 2026 L Laredo 4x4. While driving my 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Laredo 4x4, the vehicle occasionally jerks/shudders when I shift into Drive and begin moving. The vehicle feels sluggish and does not respond smoothly when accelerating. This has happened even after the vehicle has been running for several minutes. The vehicle is new, and I am concerned that this may be related to a powertrain or transmission problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11762146, filed 2026-09

Transmission and drivetrain: “On 7/16/2026 exactly 1 week after i purchase the vehicle after fueling i drove about 1 mile when the car started to misfire, when attempting to accelerate. Check engine light flashes a few times and then went off. I then attempted to reverse into my driveway and when attempting to do so the vehicle shut off completely. But started right back up. I then called the dealership and was asked to bring it in. The dealership has the vehicle about 2 days and said it has been repaired it had bad spark plugs. …”

NHTSA complaint #11754118, filed 2026-08

Fuel system: “I am reporting a serious safety concern with my 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. On multiple occasions, while driving and needing to slow down quickly behind another vehicle, the vehicle has emitted an audible warning, the engine has shut off while the vehicle was still moving, and the D drive indicator began flashing. When this occurs, the vehicle loses propulsion and I am only able to coast to a stop. I then have to place the vehicle in Park and restart the engine before the transmission will operate normally again. …”

NHTSA complaint #11755645, filed 2026-08

Other or unknown: “While driving from Tampa to Miramar Beach, Florida, the vehicle operated normally on the highway. However, shortly after exiting the highway and driving in slow traffic, the engine temperature gauge suddenly rose into the red zone, and the air conditioning automatically shut off. I immediately pulled over and allowed the vehicle to cool. The engine temperature returned to normal, and after the engine cooled completely, I found that the coolant reservoir level was only slightly below the MIN mark. …”

NHTSA complaint #11752766, filed 2026-07

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

202625
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Grand Cherokee L · SUV 4WD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 18.5% risk
Grand Cherokee L · SUV RWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 18.5% risk
Grand Cherokee L V6 · SUV 4WD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 18.5% risk
Grand Cherokee L V6 · SUV RWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 18.5% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2026 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2025: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Grand Cherokee L 2WD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic212623$2,900
Grand Cherokee L 2WD3.6L 6-cyl8-speed automatic192621$3,200
Grand Cherokee L 4WD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic202522$3,050
Grand Cherokee L 4WD3.6L 6-cyl8-speed automatic182521$3,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 263 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 263 bulletins →

Other model years of the Jeep Grand Cherokee L

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202625—3523Too new to compareToo new
20254011,3002521Too new to compareToo new
20244210,7508521Too new to compareToo new
20239658,5006521100 · MoreToo new
20227852,500452150 · TypicalRising
20219666,0004—2125 · FewerRising

All Jeep Grand Cherokee L model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L have?

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 20 complaints (80% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 7.

Has the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 4 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L get?

The EPA rates the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L (Grand Cherokee L 2WD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 21 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.