Model year 2026 · first-year watch
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, day 142
- 23complaints since May 13, 2026
- 3recalls
- 0involved a crash
- 1,900median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 24, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
Changed since August
- 9 new complaints in September, mostly about engine, transmission and drivetrain and collision avoidance.
- Recall 26V-559 on tires, filed Sep 1, 2026.
- Nothing filed yet on sticky steering, transmission failure, engine failure or fire.
- 39th most complaints of the 79 2026 models on this site.
What's been reported
NHTSA's own component codes. One report can cite several.
- Engine18
- Transmission and drivetrain6
- Collision avoidance6
- Other5
- Fuel and propulsion3
- Electrical1
- Speed control1
- Exterior Lighting1
Problems so far
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 8 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 7 reports
Recent reports
“Vehicle jerks head back and forth from hesitation and roughing when accelerate in 1st gear from stop to 10 miles hours. Very unsafe and have brought to dealership several times to diagnose and they have one recall On spark plugs replacement that did not change anything. Very unsafe driving like that.”
Filed Sep 22, 2026
“The turbo lag in this vehicle creates an unsafe condition when trying to turn onto a busy road, street or highway. Itâs inconsistent and in the heavy 3 row SUV completely unpredictable. Today my wife narrowly avoided an accident.”
Filed Sep 6, 2026
“The car would stall and shut off coming to a stop or slowing down while driving. The shift to park sensor/ indicator would come on , the knob to park lights would flash as well as the emergency brake would be activated and would not allow the vehicle to go back into drive until the vehicle was shut off completely . Twice it almost caused an accident .”
Filed Sep 5, 2026
“New 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee overheated at 1,900 miles; engine hit red zone, A/C shut off, coolant low\. Vehicle towed\. Request full warranty repair, diagnosis, and reimbursement for towing, rental, and hotel costs\.”
Filed Jul 27, 2026
At a glance
- Next to the 2024
- The 2026 is too new for a fair per-year comparison. It has 23 complaints so far; the 2024, on sale longer, has 41.
- Top problem
- Two problems run close. Stalling has 8 complaints and misfire has 7, out of 23 in all. Too few of the stalling reports give a mileage to say when it starts.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- None of the 23 complaints reports a crash, a fire or an injury.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- 3 recalls are on file, but no problem here has enough reports to set against them.
- When owners filed
- Every complaint so far came in during 2026.
Service bulletins for the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Jeep filed 252 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. 11 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car, 1 of those a warranty extension. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Check engine light or misfire 6 bulletins · 7 complaints
Incorrect Fuel Tank Installed Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● P062A-00 - Fuel Pump "A" Control Circuit Range/Performance.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) With Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0607 Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● P0607-00 - ECU ...
4 more on this problem
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION NORTH AMERICA Spark Plugs Reference: 66D The spark plugs insulator on approximately 48,000 of the above vehicles may break due to excessive cylinder pressure. This pressure can cause the spark plug's ceramic insulator to crack, leading to a rough-running engine.
Spark Plugs The spark plugs insulator on approximately 48,000 of the above vehicles may break due to excessive cylinder pressure. This pressure can cause the spark plug's ceramic insulator to crack, leading to a rough running engine.
Fuel Delivery Module Before replacing the fuel module for DTCs P0461 and P062A and other not start, long crank, fuel gauge accuracy and drivability issues, the technician should disconnect the electrical connector at the pump and perform a visual inspection ...
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● **P0111-00 - Intake Air ...
Engine misfire 5 bulletins · 5 complaints
Umbrella Valve Seal Missing From Cylinder Head Cover Vehicle may exhibit a MIL-ON. SYMPTOM: Upon inspection the technician may find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have set: ● P0300-00 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire ...
Umbrella Valve Seal Missing From Cylinder Vehicle may exhibit a MIL-ON. SYMPTOM: Upon inspection the technician may find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have set: ● P0300-00 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected.
3 more on this problem
Umbrella Valve Seal Missing From Cylinder Head Cover Customer may experience a MIL-ON and/or an indication of low engine oil level. SYMPTOM: Upon inspection the technician may find the following: 1.
Potential Engine Oil Overfill Customers may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: ● Misfires or sluggish engine performance. This bulletin involves inspecting the engine oil level and possibly performing an engine oil change.
Engine Runs Rough Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P0300-00 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected.
Recalls
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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."
Risk and remedy
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 number for this recall is 54D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.
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.
Risk and remedy
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 this recall is 77D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
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."
Risk and remedy
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 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.
All 3 recalls on the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
Guide Seeing this on your own car? How to file a complaint with NHTSA
The log
Complaints by the month NHTSA received them, newest first. Blue bars mark a month with a recall or an investigation.
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L?
Stalling, with 8 of the 23 complaints.
At what mileage do 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L problems start?
Of the 5 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 1,000 miles and half by about 2,000.
How many 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
None of the 23 complaints reports one.
Is there a recall for stalling on the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L?
No recall on file for the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is on the same system as stalling. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.