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2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, most often about the engine (68% of complaints). It is 27th of 27 Grand Cherokee model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
Engine
17 complaints · 68%The contact owns a 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact had received an undisclosed recall; however, the recall repair was not performed while the contact was out of town. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. The check engine warning light was illuminated after…
Transmission
9 complaints · 36%Electrical
4 complaints · 16%Fuel system
3 complaints · 12%Brakes
3 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: electrical.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls
Wheels and tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
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 were mailed beginning september 17, 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.
Full defect summary
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 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."
Visibility and wipers: windshield wiper/washer
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Backup camera: camera
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Air bags: software
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Electrical: traction battery
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. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: propulsion system
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- What are the most common problems with the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (17 complaints); transmission (9 complaints); electrical (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 1, 2026 (wheels and tires). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2026 a bad year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- It is 27th of 27 Grand Cherokee model years by number of complaints, with 25 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.