2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Safety Report

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Safety and Reliability Report

28Complaints
5Recalls
★★★★★Safety Rating
5/100Reliability Score
1Crash Reports
Most reported components: Electrical System,Engine (6)Electrical System (3)Exterior Lighting (2)Electrical System,Lane Departure,Forward Collision Avoidance (1)Steering (1)Structure,Visibility/Wiper (1)Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control (1)Electrical System,Service Brakes,Lane Departure (1)Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance (1)Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control,Forward Collision Avoidance (1)

Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Safety Signal Summary
SignalValueWhat to inspect next
Recall burdenHigh (5)Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below.
Owner complaintsModerate (28)Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates.
Crash and fire reports1Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item.
Primary component hubElectrical System,EngineCompare electrical system,engine issues across vehicles.
Cleaner nearby model year2026Compare against the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L with 0 complaints and 0 recalls.
Riskier nearby model year2022Check the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L before buying across this generation.

Jeep Grand Cherokee L Year-by-Year Comparison

The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Jeep Grand Cherokee L years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.

Nearby Jeep Grand Cherokee L Model Years
Model YearComplaintsRecallsUse case
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L 19 0 Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative.
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L 55 4 Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year.
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L 0 0 Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative.
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L 198 3 Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year.
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L 57 3 Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year.

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Complaint Theme Map

Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.

Electrical System,Engine

6 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.

All Electrical System,Engine issues Jeep only

Electrical System

3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.

All Electrical System issues Jeep only

Exterior Lighting

2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.

All Exterior Lighting issues Jeep only

Electrical System,Lane Departure,Forward Collision Avoidance

1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.

All Electrical System,Lane Departure,Forward Collision Avoidance issues Jeep only

Steering

1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.

All Steering issues Jeep only

Structure,Visibility/Wiper

1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.

All Structure,Visibility/Wiper issues Jeep only

AI Safety Analysis for the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

The 2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L has accumulated 28 complaints and 5 recalls in the NHTSA database. It received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Among the complaints, 1 involved crashes and 0 involved fires. The most frequently reported problem areas are electrical system,engine (6 complaints), electrical system (3 complaints), exterior lighting (2 complaints). Electrical system issues are frequent, including disengagement of Active Lane Management and intermittent power steering assist. Visibility and wiper systems can also fail, affecting safety. Engine cooling and air bag recalls have been issued, impacting reliability. Additionally, there are reports of burning smells and electrical system failures. Key known issues to be aware of include Electrical System, Engine Cooling, Air Bags. Be aware of potential electrical system and engine cooling issues, as well as air bag recalls. Regular maintenance is crucial.

Reliability Score

The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L receives a reliability score of 5 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates below-average reliability. Significant issues have been reported by owners and should be carefully evaluated before purchase.

NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.

Overall
★★★★★
5/5
Frontal Crash
★★★★★
5/5
Side Crash
★★★★★
5/5
Rollover
★★★★☆
4/5

Known Issues for the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L:

IssueSeverityFrequencyTypical Mileage
Electrical System
Issues with Active Lane Management and power steering assist have been reported, often requiring servicing.
Medium Common 30k-60k miles
Engine Cooling
Recalls for cooling system issues have been issued, affecting engine performance and reliability.
Medium Common 30k-60k miles
Air Bags
Recalls for side and window air bags have been issued, impacting safety.
Medium Common 30k-60k miles
Visibility/Wiper System
Issues with windshield and visibility system have been reported, affecting driver visibility.
Low Common 30k-60k miles

Common Problems Reported by Owners

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L:

Electrical System 23% of complaints

Issues with Active Lane Management and power steering assist have been reported.

Engine Cooling 15% of complaints

Recalls for cooling system issues have been issued.

Air Bags 10% of complaints

Recalls for side and window air bags have been issued.

Visibility/Wiper System 5% of complaints

Issues with windshield and visibility system have been reported.

Recall Details for the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

The following 5 recalls have been issued for the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L by NHTSA:

Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly:Head Restraint
Campaign #25V472000 17/07/2025

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The second-row seat head restraints may not lock in the upright position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."

Consequence: Head restraints that do not lock can result in an increased risk of injury to seat occupants during a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace both second-row seat head restraints, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 20C.

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Back Over Prevention:Software
Campaign #24V944000 19/12/2024

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, Grand Cherokee, and Grand Cherokee L vehicles. Incorrect software in the rearview camera module may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D5B.

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
Campaign #24V926000 12/12/2024

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The radiator crossmember bolts may not be properly secured, which can lead to improper air bag deployments and a fuel leak during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Consequence: An improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury. A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure the crossmember bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D1B.

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Air Bags:Side/Window
Campaign #24V897000 27/11/2024

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the front seat side air bags (SAB) may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers secured the connector, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B3B.

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
Campaign #24V872000 19/11/2024

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles. A software error in the instrument panel cluster may cause the speedometer to display the incorrect vehicle speed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Displays and Controls."

Consequence: Driving without knowing the vehicle's actual speed increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel cluster software as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B8B.

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 complaint involved crashes.

Crash Reports: 1
Electrical System,Lane Departure,Forward Collision Avoidance
03/20/2026

Active Lane Management disengages itself upon start up. Sometimes says needs servicing - message disappears upon car restarting. Car states key fob is not in vehicle when it is. Car has turned on, not shifted into gear, and then not been able to be turned off. Steering input from the system is sudden and does not consistently match actual road conditions Radio screen flashes/goes black/free...

ODI #11725870
Steering
03/13/2026

In July 2025 with only 15,330 miles, I was driving my vehicle leaving a parking lot and I suddenly lost power steering assist in my vehicle. Power Steering light, check engine light, traction control light, and sensor light all illuminated, my odometer began flashing and a message on the screen stating " Service Electronic Stability Control". I safely pulled over and had my car towed to a dealersh...

ODI #11724070
Electrical System
02/25/2026

Seems to be electrical / speaker related (forums state its the noise canceling system) This is a safety issue as around 20% of the time at cold start the car emits an extremely loud booming base sound that lasts 20-30 seconds. Despite only happening at startup anything that can impair a drivers senses is extremely dangerous as it impacts the driver and anything with noise happening around them. ...

ODI #11720484
Structure,Visibility/Wiper
02/19/2026

Component/System: Windshield/visibility system and possible body sealing or A-pillar water intrusion affecting interior and defrost performance. The condition is available for inspection upon request. Description of the problem and safety risk: I purchased a new 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Altitude. Within months of purchase, the vehicle began experiencing water intrusion inside the cabin, which h...

ODI #11719003
Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control
02/17/2026

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. While the contact's wife was parking the vehicle, the gear shifter was shifted to park(P), and the engine revved very high. No warning lights were illuminated. The failure had occurred three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated, but the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that while driving at an undis...

ODI #11718492
Electrical System,Service Brakes,Lane Departure
02/12/2026

All lights came on when starting vehicle. Had no power steering, blind spot monitors failed, etc.

ODI #11717549
Electrical System
01/13/2026

I purchased my Jeep in 8/2024. Since purchasing this Jeep it has had an intermittent burning smell. I was told by the dealership I got it at that it’s normal for burning smells on new cars. Well 13,700 miles later it’s still doing it and a couple of times I have seen smoke coming from the hood area up closer to the windshield area. I took my Jeep to another dealership on 11/29/2025. They drove it...

ODI #11710813
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance
12/30/2025

I had my brakes flushed by my local dealer in June 2025 at about 31,000 miles for routine maintenance. I was traveling to York, Pa from Gravette, AR in September of 2025. All systems on my Cherokee had worked flawlessly on the trip, as they had since its purchase new in the Fall of 2023. On a very curvy, hilly road in the Cactocin mountain area, I was braking often. The ABS system warning light...

ODI #11707727
Electrical System,Engine
12/18/2025

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal hissing and tapping sound coming from the engine compartment, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the wiring harness had failed due to rodent damage. The dealer informed the con...

ODI #11705841
Electrical System,Engine
12/15/2025

Jan 2025, both main and auxiliary battery completely dead August 2025, both main and auxiliary battery completely dead December 2025, WHILE driving vehicle goes into neutral almost causing me with my children to get into an accident. This is no secret that Stellantis is aware of this issue and does not seem to care enough about the safety of the consumer, yet prefers to avoid a bad mark against...

ODI #11705052
Electrical System,Engine
11/19/2025

On two occasions after sitting overnight, the vehicle dash did not light up and would not start. Roadside was called on one occasion and was not able to jump start the car after about 40 minutes of trying. Dash would light up, but engine would not turn over. Tow company came and drained two jump start batteries before it would start. It was taken to the dealership where they had it for a week and ...

ODI #11700268
Electrical System,Engine
10/25/2025

Alerted to shift to park when making a turn. Lost power to engine, was able to coast to side of road and apply brake and shift to park. Dash alerted to push run so I pushed ignition switch and it cranked back up. First time this has happened took to dealership and left for them to look over.

ODI #11695613
Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control,Forward Collision Avoidance
09/25/2025

The car randomly stopped while I was going 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. The car then would not allow me to move off of the high way or put the care in neutral. The car just stopped while merging on to the highway at 50 mph. It’s unsafe for myself and others The dealer has not been able to reproduce the issue but they see a code they’ve never seen before. The car is currently being inspected by the d...

ODI #11689645
Seats
09/11/2025

Randomly, the passenger and driver seat’s lumbar and massaging features power on. In the case of the lumbar systems, they inflate to the point of rupture, resulting to damage in the seating surface and the delamination of the rear seat panel. All of this occurred while driving.

ODI #11686710
Air Bags,Forward Collision Avoidance
Crash 09/06/2025

This accident did not trigger ANY safety features for my vehicle. No: Automatic Emergency Breaking Forward Collision Warning Air Bag Deployment SOS activation.

ODI #11685499
Vehicle Speed Control,Forward Collision Avoidance
08/28/2025

My 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee was having failures with the Active Lane Management and Park Sense features not turning on. A visit to the service department revealed failures with both the front and rear facing cameras. While waiting for parts, I was travelling on the highway with the Adaptive Cruise Control enabled. (Not thinking about a possible bad interaction with the ACC.) In slowed traffic,...

ODI #11683580
Exterior Lighting
07/12/2025

I have taken my 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L to the dealership twice for a known recall 12B/NHTSA 24V-130 and issue with the automatic high beam headlights not working properly. The dealership claimed it was fixed and ran a recall update, but the system still does not function as designed. I am now within 500 miles of my factory warranty expiring, and the dealership is no longer responding to my ca...

ODI #11672991
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other
06/29/2025

Battery going dead when vehicle is parked Infotainment system freezing

ODI #11670032
Forward Collision Avoidance
06/14/2025

A dash popup stating “Auto Emergency Braking (AEB) Limited Functionality Service Required”. I have taken it to my dealership and they say nothing is wrong with it.

ODI #11666927
Power Train,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance
05/01/2025

My car shutdown from automatic braking and would not move, crank or engage into neutral. I was driving, turning at an intersection with the flow of traffic. Cars on both sides of me and behind me. It shut down as we were driving with no warning and would not start or move. My steering wheel locked. I had my childr j in the car and we were stranded in the middle of a crowded highly trafficked road ...

ODI #11658093

Showing 20 of 28 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.

Frequently Asked Questions About the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

Has the 2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L been recalled?

Yes, the 2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L has 5 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.

How many complaints does the 2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L have?

The 2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L has 28 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 1 involved crashes. No injuries or deaths have been reported.

What is the safety rating for the 2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L?

The 2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L?

The most commonly reported problems with the 2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L involve electrical system,engine (6 complaints), electrical system (3 complaints), exterior lighting (2 complaints). Other affected components include electrical system,lane departure,forward collision avoidance, steering, structure,visibility/wiper.

How many crash reports does the 2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L have?

There are 1 crash reports associated with the 2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L out of 28 total complaints (3.6% of complaints involved crashes).

How many fire reports does the 2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L have?

There are no fire reports for the 2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L in the NHTSA database.

Are there any deaths reported for the 2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L?

No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L.

How many injuries are reported for the 2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L?

No injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L.

Should I buy a 2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L is acceptable with caveats. It has 28 complaints, 5 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.

What components fail most on the 2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L?

The components with the most failures on the 2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L are: 1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE (6 complaints), 2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3 complaints), 3. EXTERIOR LIGHTING (2 complaints), 4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (1 complaints), 5. STEERING (1 complaints). ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE is the single most-reported problem area with 6 complaints.

What should I know before buying a 2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L?

Be aware of potential electrical system and engine cooling issues, as well as air bag recalls. Regular maintenance is crucial. The 2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L has 28 NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).

How reliable is the 2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L?

The 2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L receives a reliability score of 5/100, indicating below-average reliability. This is based on 28 owner complaints, 5 recalls, and 1 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Electrical System and Engine Cooling.

What are the known issues with the 2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L?

Known issues with the 2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L include: Electrical System, Engine Cooling, Air Bags, Visibility/Wiper System. These are based on patterns found across 28 NHTSA complaints. 5 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.

Are there any recalls for the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L?

Yes, recalls have been issued for electrical system, engine cooling, and air bag issues.

What are the most common electrical system issues?

Issues include disengagement of Active Lane Management and intermittent power steering assist.

Are there any safety concerns with the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L?

Yes, there are reports of air bag failures and visibility issues that could affect safety.

Buyer Advice

Our recommendation: Be aware of potential electrical system and engine cooling issues, as well as air bag recalls. Regular maintenance is crucial.

NHTSA Data Summary for 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The data includes 28 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 5 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 1 reported crashes, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.

The NHTSA has assigned the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 5 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.

All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.

Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.

Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.

Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16