NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee Safety Ratings
The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee scores 76 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Average), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 16 recalls, and 230 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee achieves a NHTSA Safety Index of 76/100, positioning it in the Average band. This rating is largely supported by robust crash-test performance. However, 14 recall campaigns, notably including a park-outside advisory, significantly impacted the vehicle's defect record component, preventing a higher overall safety assessment.
The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee received a 5-out-of-5 overall NHTSA crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 76/100, sourced from NHTSA crash-test and recall data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 144 SUVs from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee ranks 134 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 76 / 100 (Average) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 17.9% |
| Recalls on file | 16 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 230 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 134 of 144 SUVs tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The 2024 Grand Cherokee carries a significant defect record, reflected in its 0 out of 20 score for that component of our Safety Index. This score directly results from 14 active recall campaigns, a notable figure for a current model year. The high-voltage battery recall for 4Xe plug-in hybrid trims, which advises owners to park outside, is particularly prominent and impacts 2024 units. Additional recall activity for this year includes a separate PHEV propulsion software issue and an airbag restraint module software recall. Furthermore, a head restraint recall affects both 2023 and 2024 vehicles. Despite these concerns, the 2024 Grand Cherokee demonstrates strong performance in other areas. Its crash protection sub-score is 66 out of 70, indicating robust occupant protection in tested scenarios. The vehicle also earns all 10 available points for avoidance technology, equipped standard with forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control. These factors contribute to an overall Safety Index of 76 out of 100, a score unchanged from the 2023 model year. For prospective buyers, the primary safety consideration for the 2024 Grand Cherokee remains the resolution of its numerous recall campaigns.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee achieves an overall 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's crash-test ratings. Frontal and side impact protection both earned perfect 5-star scores. Rollover resistance, however, presents as a comparative vulnerability, rated at 4 out of 5 stars with an 18-percent rollover risk. The vehicle did complete the dynamic tip-test without incident, receiving a "No Tip" result.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19307
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes, the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee carries 14 recall campaigns. Components addressed include the airbag and restraint control module software, the high-voltage traction battery on 4Xe variants (a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign), PHEV propulsion system software, second-row head restraints, and back-over prevention software. The park-outside campaign on 4Xe models warrants immediate attention.
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS26V559000
Risk: A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of low tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2026-09-01
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)26V413000
Risk: A missing gear selection indicator may lead to unintended vehicle movement or a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the shifter module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 30D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 2026.
Reported 2026-06-30
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE26V328000
Risk: Delayed air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Some owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 01D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
Reported 2026-05-21
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY25V741000
Risk: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 17, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a later date. Owners
Reported 2025-10-30
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM25V576000
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the hybrid control processer software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 73C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025.
Reported 2025-09-04
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT25V472000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2025-07-17
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE24V944000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2024-12-19
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY24V926000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2024-12-12
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW24V897000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2024-11-27
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER24V872000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2024-11-19
CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE TETHER ANCHOR24V586000
Risk: A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will reinforce the child seat tether welds on the seat back frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 85B.
Reported 2024-08-08
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL24V346000
Risk: Front air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and install the foam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 41B.
Reported 2024-05-16
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Owners have filed 230 unverified complaints with NHTSA for this model year. Alleged problem areas are led by the Electrical System (103 reports) and Engine (98 reports), followed by Fuel and Propulsion System, Forward Collision Avoidance, and Power Train. Eight alleged crashes and one alleged death have been reported among those filings.
230 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA has not released crash-test results for the 2024 Grand Cherokee. However, 14 recalls have been issued for the vehicle, the most critical of which is the park-outside recall for the 4Xe battery. Without crash-test data, a Safety Index score cannot be computed. Buyers of the 2024 Grand Cherokee should use NHTSA's VIN lookup tool to confirm all recalls have been addressed before purchase.
- The 2024 Grand Cherokee's defect record sub-score is 0 out of 20, driven by 14 recall campaigns specific to this model year's production span, the single largest drag on its 76/100 Safety Index.
- A park-outside or do-not-drive advisory applies to 2024 Grand Cherokee 4Xe plug-in hybrid units due to a high-voltage battery concern, making trim identification critical for used-market buyers.
- A second-row head-restraint recall covers 2023-2024 Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles specifically, meaning this structural safety component may be unrepaired on unserviced 2024 examples.
- Owner-reported complaints total 230 unverified allegations, with the Electrical System alone accounting for 103 of them, a concentration that aligns with the multiple software and electrical-system recall campaigns active on this model year.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee places
The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee safety questions
Was the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 76 out of 100, placing it in the Average band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 17.9%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 16 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee, including a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, which is the most serious class of recall. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 230 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Grand Cherokee years
Rivals in SUV (2024)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness | 98/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Lexus Rz 450e | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Buick Encore GX | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 2 |
| 2024 Nissan Murano | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19307), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Jeep Grand Cherokee 2024.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 134 of 144 in the SUV class for 2024.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.