Jeep
Grand Cherokee
Jeep Grand Cherokee: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassStandard SUV
Model years (US)2000–2027
New registrations (EU)2000–2025
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Jeep Grand Cherokee – Fifth generation2021–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | WL74 / WL75 (Grand Cherokee L) |
| Production | 2021–present |
| Model years | 2021–present (Grand Cherokee L) 2022–present (Grand Cherokee) |
| Platform | WL platform |
| Engines | Gasoline 2.0 L Hurricane 4 EVO turbo I4 (gasoline) (2026–) 3.0 L Hurricane twin-turbo I6 (2028–) 3.6 L Pentastar V6 (eTorque) 5.7 L Hemi V8 (2021-2023) 2.0 L GME-T4 T I4 (export) (2021-2025) Gasoline plug-in hybrid 2.0 L GME turbo I4 (4xe, 2022–2025) |
| Electric motor | Rear 33 kW FCA IPMSM and 100 kW integrated transmission-traction motor (4xe) |
| Transmissions | 8-speed Torqueflite 850RE automatic |
| Drivetrain | PHEV (4xe) MHEV (eTorque) |
| Battery | 17.3 kWh, 400 V, 96-cell Li-ion, nickel manganese cobalt battery (LiNiMnCoO2; PHEV) |
| Wheelbase | 2,964 mm (short-wheelbase) 3,091 mm (long-wheelbase) |
| Length | 4,915 mm (SWB) 5,204 mm (LWB) |
| Width | 1,979 mm |
| Height | 1,816 mm |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Assembly | United States: Detroit, Michigan (Jefferson North Assembly Plant, Grand Cherokee); (Mack Avenue Assembly Complex; Grand Cherokee L) India: Ranjangaon, Maharashtra (FIAPL) Egypt: Cairo (AAV) |
| Designer | Ralph Gilles |
Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2)2010–2022
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | May 2010–2022 |
| Model years | 2011–2022 |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Chrysler WK/WK2 |
| Engines | Gasoline 3.0 L Pentastar V6 (China) 3.6 L Pentastar V6 5.7 L Hemi V8 6.2 L supercharged Hellcat Hemi V8 (Trackhawk) 6.4 L Hemi V8 (SRT) Diesel 3.0 L VM Motori A 630 DOHC V6 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed automatic W5A580 5-speed automatic 545RFE 6-speed automatic 65RFE 8-speed automatic 845RE 8-speed automatic 850RE 8-speed automatic 8HP70 |
| Wheelbase | 2,915 mm |
| Length | 4,821 mm |
| Width | 1,938 mm |
| Height | 1,760 mm |
| Kerb weight | 2,056 kg (V6 RWD) 2,388 kg (V8 4WD) |
| Class | Mid-size SUV |
| Assembly | United States: Detroit, Michigan Mexico: Toluca (German Shields for FCA Mexico) (armor modifications only for Mexican market Grand Cherokee Armored model) Venezuela: Valencia, Carabobo (Carabobo Assembly) Egypt: Cairo (AAV) |
| Designer | Mark Allen |
Fourth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2)2010–2022
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | May 2010–2022 |
| Model years | 2011–2022 |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive |
| Engines | Gasoline 3.0 L Pentastar V6 (China) 3.6 L Pentastar V6 5.7 L Hemi V8 6.2 L supercharged Hellcat Hemi V8 (Trackhawk) 6.4 L Hemi V8 (SRT) Diesel 3.0 L VM Motori A 630 DOHC V6 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed automatic W5A580 5-speed automatic 545RFE 6-speed automatic 65RFE 8-speed automatic 845RE 8-speed automatic 850RE 8-speed automatic 8HP70 |
| Wheelbase | 2,915 mm |
| Length | 4,821 mm |
| Width | 1,938 mm |
| Height | 1,760 mm |
| Kerb weight | 2,056 kg (V6 RWD) 2,388 kg (V8 4WD) |
| Class | Mid-size SUV |
| Assembly | United States: Detroit, Michigan Mexico: Toluca (German Shields for FCA Mexico) (armor modifications only for Mexican market Grand Cherokee Armored model) Venezuela: Valencia, Carabobo (Carabobo Assembly) Egypt: Cairo (AAV) |
| Designer | Mark Allen |
Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK)2004–2010
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | July 2004 – March 2010 |
| Model years | 2005–2010 |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Chrysler WK/WK2 |
| Engines | 3.7 L PowerTech EKG V6 •Displacement:226.0 CID (3,701 cc) •Stroke: 91 mm •Bore: 93 mm •Power: 210 hp •Torque •Fuel Type: Gas •Fuel Economy (Combined) 4.7 L PowerTech V8 •Displacement:287.0 CID (4,703 cc) •Stroke: 86 mm •Bore: 93 mm •Power: 305 hp •Torque •Fuel Type: Gas/E85 •Fuel Economy (Combined) 5.7 L Hemi V8 •Displacement:345.0 CID (5,654 cc) •Torque •Fuel Economy (Combined) •Torque •Fuel Economy (Combined) •Torque +16 more |
| Transmissions | 5-speed 545RFE automatic 5-speed W5A580 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,781 mm |
| Length | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm (body) 2,141 mm (with mirrors) |
| Height | 2005–07: 1,720 mm 2008–2010: 1,745 mm 2008–2010 SRT8: 1,694 mm |
| Kerb weight | 2005 Euro 3.0 CRD (Diesel) 2,210 kg Limited 4WD 5.7 L: 2,148 kg |
| Class | Mid-size SUV |
| Assembly | United States: Detroit, Michigan Austria: Graz (Magna Steyr) Venezuela: Valencia (Carabobo Assembly) |
| Designer | Mark T. Allen (2001) |
Jeep Grand Cherokee (WJ)1998–2005
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | July 17, 1998–May 21, 2004 (North America) 1999–2005 (Europe) 2004–2005 (China) |
| Model years | 1999–2004 (North America) 2000–2005 (Europe) |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive |
| Engines | 4.0 L AMC 242 I6 4.7 L Chrysler PowerTech V8 4.7 L Chrysler PowerTech HO V8 3.1 L VM Motori 531 OHV TD I5 2.7 L Mercedes-Benz OM612 Turbo CRD I5 China 4.0 L C698QA1 I6 4.7 L C8V93Q V8 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 42RE automatic 4-speed 45RFE automatic 5-speed 545RFE automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm |
| Length | 1999–2000: 4,610 mm 2001-03: 4,613 mm 2004: 4,605 mm |
| Width | 1999–2000 & 2004: 1,836 mm 2001–03: 1,844 mm |
| Height | 1999–2000 & 2004: 1,763 mm 2001–03: 1,786 mm |
| Kerb weight | Laredo 2WD (4.0) 1,717 kg Laredo 2WD (4.7) 1,752 kg Limited 2WD (4.0) 1,767 kg Limited 2WD (4.7) 1,798 kg Limited 2WD (4.7 H.O.) 1,814 kg Laredo 4WD (4.0) 1,801 kg Laredo 4WD (4.7) 1,833 kg Limited 4WD (4.0) 1,847 kg Limited 4WD (4.7) 1,881 kg Limited 4WD (4.7 H.O.) 1,908 kg Overland 4WD (4.7 H.O.) 1,979 kg |
| Assembly | Detroit, Michigan, United States (JNAP) Graz, Austria (Magna Steyr) Córdoba, Argentina Valencia, Venezuela (Carabobo Assembly) Beijing, China (Beijing Jeep) |
| Designer | Tom Gale, Brandon Faroute (1995) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2026–2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2018–2024, 2026–2027 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2016–2027 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2022–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl plug-in hybrid | 8-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) and electricity |
| 2016–2017, 2022, 2025 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2016–2024 | 5.7 L, 8 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (midgrade) |
| 2018–2021 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2016–2021 | 6.4 L, 8 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2018–2019 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Diesel |
| 2014–2016, 2018 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Diesel |
| +32 more configurations |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | – |
| 2026–2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km | – |
| 2018–2024, 2026–2027 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km | – |
| 2014–2027 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km | 12.4–13.8 L/100 km | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km | – |
| 2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | – |
| 2022–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl plug-in hybrid · 8-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 42 km |
| 2014–2017, 2022, 2025 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 10.7–12.4 L/100 km | 12.4–13.8 L/100 km | 9.0–9.8 L/100 km | – |
| 2016–2024 | 5.7 L, 8 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | – |
| 2018–2021 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 18.1 L/100 km | 21.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | – |
| 2016–2021 | 6.4 L, 8 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 15.7 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | – |
| 2018–2019 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | – |
| 2014–2016, 2018 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | – |
| +26 more configurations |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–2025 | Petrol plug-in hybrid | 1995 cm³ | 200 kW (272 PS) | 2578 kg | 60–65 g/km (WLTP) | 46–49 km · 231–311 Wh/km |
| 2018–2020 | Petrol | 6166 cm³ | 522 kW (710 PS) | 2531 kg | 382 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2012–2020 | Petrol | 6417 cm³ | 344 kW (468 PS) | 2418 kg | 341 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2011–2020 | Diesel | 2987 cm³ | 140 kW (190 PS) | 2347–2487 kg | 248–253 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2013–2020 | Diesel | 2987 cm³ | 184 kW (250 PS) | 2403–2448 kg | 251–253 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2011–2018 | Petrol | 5654 cm³ | 259 kW (352 PS) | 2382–2499 kg | 304–329 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2017 | Diesel | 2987 cm³ | 276 kW (375 PS) | 2403 kg | 184 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2017 | E85 flex-fuel | 3604 cm³ | 210 kW (286 PS) | 2266–2337 kg | 244 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2015 | Petrol | 3604 cm³ | 210 kW (286 PS) | 2266–2354 kg | 244–265 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2013 | Diesel | 2987 cm³ | 177 kW (241 PS) | 2347–2430 kg | 218 g/km (NEDC) | – |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Standard SUV, SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2027 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Plug-in hybrid, Diesel, Flex-fuel |
| Engine displacement | 2.0–6.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive, All-wheel drive, Four-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (regular) and electricity, Petrol (midgrade), Petrol (premium), Diesel, Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| Configurations listed | 175 |
| Forced induction | Turbo- and supercharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Electric motor (EPA) | 100 kW AC Induction |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 2,987–6,417 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 140–522 kW (190–710 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 2,347–2,531 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,914–2,915 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2027 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2025 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7280 | 2005, 2011, 2012 |
| Engine and cooling | 3806 | 2011, 2012, 2014 |
| Brakes | 2893 | 2000, 2011, 2012 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 2814 | 2005, 2014, 2015 |
| Airbags | 2033 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 1675 | 2011, 2012, 2014 |
| Seats | 1532 | 2000, 2014, 2015 |
| Visibility and wipers | 1404 | 2001, 2002, 2004 |
| Steering | 1064 | 2011, 2012, 2021 |
| Body and structure | 940 | 2005, 2006, 2014 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2025: 23475 complaints, 1277 with a crash and 523 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.
Recalls
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