2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (6) · Engine (6) · Fuel/Propulsion System (3)
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Safety recalls (3)
Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 2026-09-01 · campaign 26V559000 · 201,975 vehicles
Defect: 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 re
Risk: A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of low tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer 2026-08-13 · campaign 26V529000 · 81 vehicles
Defect: 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: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2026-08-13 · campaign 26V531000 · 844,028 vehicles
Defect: 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 requi
Risk: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (263)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-10-17 · 09-027-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine coolant leak the customer may comment on the following: symptom: ● there is an external coolant leak near the exhaust side of the engine block. this bulletin involves performing a drive cycle of at least 40 miles (64 km) to verify the presence of a coolant leak. at the completion of the drive
Engine 2026-10-14 · 66D Combo Rev3 · Service Campaign
revised customer satisfaction notification 66d – spark plugs - dealer notification
Electrical System 2026-10-09 · 08-374-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
r1h u43.17 software update - fota customers may experience the following: symptom: ● carplay® application crash. ● intermittent carplay® connection or extended connection time. ● apple carplay® radio lagging, freezing or display glitches. ● audio intermittently cuts out. ● radio display blank. ● int
Electrical System 2026-10-09 · 08-374-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
r1h u43.17 software update - fota customers may experience the following: symptom: ● carplay® application crash. ● intermittent carplay® connection or extended connection time. ● apple carplay® radio lagging, freezing or display glitches. ● audio intermittently cuts out. ● radio display blank. ● int
Engine 2026-10-07 · 66D Combo Rev2 · Service Campaign
revised customer satisfaction notification 66d – spark plugs - dealer notification
Engine 2026-10-07 · 66D Combo Rev2 · Service Campaign
revised customer satisfaction notification 66d – spark plugs - dealer notification
Showing the 6 most recent of 263 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-13 · Power Train“car doesn't idle well, when attempting to merge into traffic car stalls and hesitates to move. continues to misfire. has been in two dealerships for checking my complaints. [xxx] in [xxx] and myrtle beach jeep. still continues to misfire. very scary to drive because afraid it is going to stop at any time information redacted pursuant to the freedom…”
2026-10-12 · Fuel/Propulsion System“sitting at a red light car stalled. motor turned off and i had to restart my car. idle mode was off. my car vibrated and then the engine light came on. …”
2026-09-24 · Power Train“i was driving on the highway on 9/23/2026 at approximately 5pm cst. a disabled vehicle ahead warning flashed on the dash and i experienced sudden, unprompted high rpm surges while driving. my car started making a very loud engine sound and i could smell something burning. i could not surpass about 20 mph. i put on my hazard lights immediately a…”
2026-09-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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.…”
2026-09-10 · Unknown Or Other“my wife was driving our 2026 jeep grand cherokee limited with our child as a passenger on a public roadway. traffic ahead slowed because another vehicle was turning into a parking area. there was no collision. the forward collision warning/automatic emergency braking system activated unexpectedly and applied the brakes. immediately afterward, the v…”
2026-09-09 · Power Train“august 9, we were driving home when the vehicle jerked 2-3 times then the engine shut off (while in motion). this happened on a windy backroad with no way to pull over. we were able to restart the vehicle and make it home safely. contacted jeep on the 10, they said it was due to a spark plug recall. when driving to the dealership that morning servi…”
2026-09-07 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly“i purchased my vehicle on monday, 8-17-2026. while i was driving my car on friday, 8-21-2026, i heard a loud explosion, which later i discovered the sunroof had shattered! i was the only vehicle on the road at that time! this should not have happened to a new vehicle a week old! the dealership is not taking any responsibility at all! this i…”
2026-09-06 · Power Train“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. …”
2026-09-06 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking“i am reporting a serious safety concern with my 2026 jeep grand cherokee l. the vehicle has emitted an audible warning, the engine has shut off while the vehicle was still moving, and the d drive indicator began flashing and automatically switches to p park. when this occurs, the vehicle loses propulsion and i am only able to coast to a stop. i the…”
2026-09-05 · Unknown Or Other“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 accid…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.