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2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 Grand Cherokee.

The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the latest iteration of a model line spanning from 1993 to 2026. This model year has recorded only nine total owner complaints and three recalls, with the engine identified as the top complaint area. These figures place the 2026 model at the lowest point of the vehicle's complaint history, contrasting sharply with the 2014 peak of 2,369 complaints.

Model year2026202520242023202220212020

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

High beam bulbAOEM · verified

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Grand Cherokee of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.3–9.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.30 sec — 2023 Overland 4xe PHEV
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023Overland 4xe PHEV 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 17.3-kWh5.30 sec13.90 sec375 hp4x4
2023L Limited 3.6L V67.30 sec15.60 sec293 hp4x4
2023L Overland 3.6L V67.70 sec15.90 sec293 hp4x4
2022Overland 4xe PHEV 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 17.3-kWh5.30 sec13.90 sec375 hp4x4
2022Overland 4xe PHEV 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 17.3-kWh6.50 sec15.00 sec375 hp4x4
2022Limited 3.6L V67.30 sec15.50 sec293 hp4x4
2022Summit Reserve 3.6L V67.40 sec15.60 sec293 hp4x4
2022Trailhawk 3.6L V67.70 sec15.80 sec293 hp4x4

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee shows markedly lower complaint activity than any model year in the preceding decade, with only 9 complaints filed—down from 60 in 2025 and dramatically lower than the 371 complaints in 2023. This decline is part of a broader downward trend in complaints since 2021 (397 complaints), even as recall volumes have fluctuated between 3 and 23 annually over that period. The 2026 model registers just 3 recalls and zero NHTSA investigations, matching the minimal enforcement activity seen in 2025. TSB volume also dropped to 205, continuing a decline from the peak of 1,308 in 2021, suggesting the manufacturer has addressed many systemic technical issues through prior service actions. The complaint categories (engine and powertrain each at 2, with one brake-related issue) show no crash or fire allegations, which is a positive indicator. Takeaway: The 2026 model represents the low point in the generation's complaint history, suggesting either accumulated reliability improvements or the typical lower mileage/ownership period for a new model year. While the data is encouraging, the minimal complaint count may also reflect the vehicle's relative newness on the road. This appears to be a favorable year to buy within this generation, assuming a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection confirms no outstanding recall items.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
199
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
9
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 9 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Engine2
Power Train2
Unknown Or Other1
Service Brakes1
Structure1
Power Train,Engine1
Power Train,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

25V576000Electrical System:Propulsion SystemReported 04/09/2025

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…

25V741000Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction BatteryReported 30/10/2025

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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 199 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S2508000025 REV. B2026-07-06Electrical SystemInstrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
21-053-262026-07-03Power TrainService Transmission Message Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)…
08-255-262026-07-01Electrical SystemNavigation Won't Load On Home/Split Screen Customers may experience the following…
1126402026-06-30EngineTHROTTLE BODY – NONE
1126392026-06-30EngineTHROTTLE BODY – NONE

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Grand Cherokee. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2026 Grand Cherokee have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.