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Model year 2026 · first-year watch

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, day 123

  • 19complaints since May 13, 2026
  • 3recalls
  • 0involved a crash

Newest report Sep 7, 2026 · checked Sep 13, 2026

Changed since August

  • 5 new complaints in September, mostly about engine, collision avoidance and transmission and drivetrain.
  • Recall 26V-559 on tires, filed Sep 1, 2026.
  • Nothing filed yet on sticky steering, transmission failure, engine failure or fire.
  • 41st most complaints of the 69 2026 models on this site.

What's been reported

NHTSA's own component codes. One report can cite several.

  • Engine
    16
  • Transmission and drivetrain
    4
  • Other
    4
  • Collision avoidance
    4
  • Fuel and propulsion
    2
  • Electrical
    1
  • Speed control
    1
  • Exterior Lighting
    1

Problems so far

  • Engine stalls or loses power while driving 7 reports
  • Check engine light or misfire 7 reports

Recent reports

“The turbo lag in this vehicle creates an unsafe condition when trying to turn onto a busy road, street or highway. It’s 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

Recalls

Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

26V-559Sep 1, 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, 2026 Jeep Cherokee, and Jeep Grand Wagoneer L PHEV 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
Risk: A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of low tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio frequency hub software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning September 29, 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.
26V-529Aug 13, 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.

Risk and remedy
Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
26V-531Aug 13, 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 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
Risk: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

The log

Complaints by the month NHTSA received them, newest first. Dark bars mark a month with a recall or an investigation.

Sep 2026
5Engine, Collision avoidance recall 26V-559: Tires
Aug 2026
7Engine, Transmission and drivetrain recall 26V-529: Visibility recall 26V-531: Backup camera
Jul 2026
6Engine, Electrical
Jun 2026
0
May 2026
1Engine, Fuel and propulsion

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