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Jeep Grand Cherokee L: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2025 (86/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2025 86 · 2021 86 · 2024 83 · 2023 80

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.

202586/100
Buybest year

27 complaints · 1 recalls

202483/100
Buy

34 complaints · 7 recalls

202380/100
Buy

67 complaints · 5 recalls

202275/100
Buy

211 complaints · 3 recalls

202186/100
Buy

71 complaints · 3 recalls

202073/100
Buy

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

201664/100
Caution

306 complaints · 9 recalls

201549/100
Caution

1,340 complaints · 10 recalls

201442/100
Caution

2,367 complaints · 19 recalls

201363/100
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 2025?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L’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 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Jeep Grand Cherokee L 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.