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Jeep Grand Cherokee: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2020 (73/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2020 73 · 2017 71

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202664/100
Too New

8 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

202564/100
Caution

58 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

202455/100
Caution

231 complaints · 15 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

202350/100
Caution

371 complaints · 20 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

202256/100
Caution

356 complaints · 12 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

202155/100
Caution

396 complaints · 12 recalls

202073/100
Buybest year

224 complaints · 3 recalls

201964/100
Caution

356 complaints · 7 recalls

201852/100
Caution

837 complaints · 11 recalls

201771/100
Buy

361 complaints · 6 recalls

201667/100
Caution

306 complaints · 9 recalls

201549/100
Caution

1,340 complaints · 10 recalls

201442/100
Caution

2,367 complaints · 19 recalls

201364/100
Caution

799 complaints · 10 recalls

201254/100
Caution

1,637 complaints · 11 recalls

201161/100
Caution

1,638 complaints · 6 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2020?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Jeep Grand Cherokee as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.