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2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L problems

Owners filed 26 complaints about the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L with NHTSA between May 2026 and Nov 2026. The most-cited component is engine (21).

Complaints
26
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
0
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Engine21
  2. Power train7
  3. Fuel/propulsion system5
  4. Forward collision avoidance4
  5. Visibility1
  6. Exterior lighting1
  7. Electrical system1
  8. Vehicle speed control1
  9. Other / unknown5

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Engine

21 reports
“Check engine light came on and vehicle would not accelerate or was having problems with acceleration. Safety was put at risk in a way that did not know if the car was going to go tor completely stop vehicle felt like it was stalling Check engine light on”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 2, 2026EngineODI 11775144

Power train

7 reports
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 13, 2026Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11770973

Fuel/propulsion system

5 reports
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 22, 2026Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11766134

Forward collision avoidance

4 reports
“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 vehicle appeared to stall or shut off while still in traffic. The instrument cluster displayed a message instructing the driver to press the Stop/Start button to restart the vehicle. The vehicle did not restart immediately and required approximately 10 seconds before it could be restarted. During this event the vehicle lost propulsion in traffic, creating a safety concern. The vehicle had approximately 3,258 miles at the time of the incident. The vehicle is currently at a Jeep dealership for diagnosis. No injuries or crash occurred.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 10, 2026Unknown or other, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11763506

Visibility

1 report1 related recall
“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 is a factory defect! My insurance should not have to pay for this defective sunroof! I demand a RECALL!”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 7, 2026VisibilityODI 11762556

Exterior lighting

1 report
“I purchased a brand‑new 2026 Jeep in June 2026. Shortly after taking ownership, I began experiencing significant condensation and visible water buildup inside the tail lights. This is not minor moisture — there is standing water and heavy fogging that I have documented with clear, detailed photos. Despite providing this evidence, the dealership refuses to replace the tail lights, stating they “cannot duplicate the issue.” The water intrusion is recurring, and I have multiple documented instances showing the defect. Their refusal to address the problem leaves me with a vehicle that may have compromised lighting performance, electrical risk, and reduced rear‑visibility safety, especially during braking or nighttime driving. This is a new 2026 vehicle with a clear manufacturing defect that should be covered under warranty. Water intrusion in lighting assemblies is a known safety hazard, and the dealer’s refusal to repair or replace the defective components puts me at risk. I am requesting NHTSA review this issue, as it appears to be a defect affecting the safety and reliability of the vehicle’s lighting system. Thank You”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 21, 2026Exterior lightingODI 11758431
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.