Jeep · 1992–present
Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Jeep Grand Cherokee (WJ) is the second generation of the Jeep Grand Cherokee sport utility vehicle. Unveiled in Detroit, Michigan, on June 16, 1998, production lasted until 2004 in the US, continuing in foreign markets until 2005. The WJ was completely overhauled from its ZJ predecessor and was renowned for its off-road capability. Jeep marketed the (WJ) as "the most capable SUV ever."
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UK fuel mix: —. Records from the VCA fuel & emissions archive.
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9,582 licensed and 6,663 SORN (16,245 total) at 2025 Q4.
| Year (latest quarter) | Vehicles |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 26,045 |
| 2015 | 26,207 |
| 2016 | 25,879 |
| 2017 | 25,214 |
| 2018 | 23,942 |
| 2019 | 22,721 |
| 2020 | 21,690 |
| 2021 | 20,416 |
| 2022 | 19,267 |
| 2023 | 18,242 |
| 2024 | 17,011 |
| 2025 | 16,245 |
DfT/DVLA VEH0120 vehicle licensing statistics, source ↗, Open Government Licence v3.0. Small counts are rounded or suppressed at source.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L SUV N/A 4WD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L SUV N/A RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L V6 SUV N/A 4WD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L V6 SUV N/A RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SUV N/A 4WD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SUV N/A RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE V6 SUV N/A 4WD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE V6 SUV N/A RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L SUV RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L SUV RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L SUV RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L SUV 2WD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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26V559000 2026-09-01 · model years 2024, 2025, 2026
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
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, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to a software error, the tire pressure monitoring system…
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio frequency hub software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's…
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26V562000 2026-09-01 · model years 2021, 2022, 2023
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles. The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear coil spring lower isolators, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed September 29, 2026. Additional letters will be sent…
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26V531000 2026-08-13 · model years 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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…
Remedy: 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…
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26V529000 2026-08-13 · model years 2026
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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.
Remedy: 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…
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26V413000 2026-06-30 · model years 2022, 2023, 2024
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2023 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and Jeep Wagoneer L vehicles. A software error may cause the transmission gear selection indicator not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…
Remedy: Dealers will update the shifter module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is…
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26V328000 2026-05-21 · model years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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…
Remedy: 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…
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26V051000 2026-01-29 · model years 2021, 2022, 2023
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the rear coil spring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 12, 2026. Additional letters will be…
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25V766000 2025-11-06 · model years 2023, 2024, 2025
ENGINE
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Debris inside the engine may cause engine failure, which can result in a loss of drive power and/or an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a software update and replace the block or engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is…
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25V741000 2025-10-30 · model years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
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.
Remedy: 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…
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25V576000 2025-09-04 · model years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
Remedy: 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…
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25V472000 2025-07-17 · model years 2023, 2024
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The second-row seat head restraints may not lock in the upright position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace both second-row seat head restraints, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at…
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25V430000 2025-06-26 · model years 2023
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The blower motor may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defogging system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103,…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the blower motor, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 22 | 401 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2027 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 22 | 407 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2027 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 23 | 388 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2027 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 23 | 394 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2027 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 22 | 413 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2027 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 21 | 430 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2027 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 22 | 407 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2027 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 21 | 416 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular Gas and Electricity | 23 | 177 | 26 | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 22 | 401 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 22 | 401 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 23 | 382 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 23 | 390 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 22 | 413 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 21 | 430 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 22 | 407 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 21 | 416 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular Gas and Electricity | 23 | 404 | 26 | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 22 | 413 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 21 | 430 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 22 | 407 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 21 | 416 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular Gas and Electricity | 23 | 177 | 26 | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 22 | 413 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 21 | 430 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 21 | 416 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 22 | 407 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 5.7 L 8-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Midgrade | 17 | 533 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular Gas and Electricity | 23 | 177 | 26 | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 22 | 413 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 22 | 407 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 21 | 430 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 21 | 416 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 5.7 L 8-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Midgrade | 17 | 533 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 5.7 L 8-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Midgrade | 17 | 533 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular Gas and Electricity | 23 | 177 | 26 | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 21 | 427 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 21 | 414 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 22 | 413 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 22 | 407 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
Sources
- Wikidata / Wikipedia profiles — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/cars/Q15977233CC0 / CC BY-SA 4.0
- UK Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- DfT/DVLA VEH0120 licensing statistics — https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/vehicle-licensing-statistics-data-tablesOpen Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.