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Jeep Grand Wagoneer L

NHTSA safety across every Jeep Grand Wagoneer L model year we cover.

Across the 4 model years of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer L we cover (2023 to 2026), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2026 at 91 on the NHTSA Safety Index. 15 recalls have been issued across those years.

THE MOTORCALIBER REVIEW
MotorCaliber editorial Reviewed against NHTSA data 2026-07-03

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer L is the stretched, three-row version of Stellantis's flagship full-size SUV, competing at the top of the American luxury utility market. It targets families and buyers who want maximum passenger and cargo space wrapped in premium trimmings. With a commanding presence and a price point that puts it squarely against the Cadillac Escalade ESV and Lincoln Navigator L, it carries serious expectations on every front, including safety.

Here at MotorCaliber, the safety picture for the Jeep Grand Wagoneer L gives us genuine pause. Across the 2023 through 2025 model years we cover, NHTSA has not subjected this vehicle to its standard crash-test battery, which means there is no federal star rating and no Safety Index score to reassure buyers. For a flagship SUV carrying families at this price level, that absence of independent crash-test validation is a significant gap that shoppers simply cannot ignore. The recall count is equally hard to overlook. Fourteen recalls across just three model years is a heavy total for any vehicle, and it signals that Stellantis has been working through a notable volume of engineering and manufacturing corrections on this platform. Shoppers should verify that every open recall has been resolved on any specific unit they consider purchasing. Owner complaints number 77 across the covered years, with three crashes and one injury reported among those unverified allegations. While complaint volumes alone do not prove systemic defects, the combination of an untested crash profile, a high recall count, and a non-trivial complaint tally paints a cautious picture. The Grand Wagoneer L is an impressive machine in scale and ambition, but from a pure safety-data standpoint, the 2023 to 2025 model years carry more open questions than a vehicle in this segment and at this price should. Proceed carefully and check NHTSA's recall database before you buy.

WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the Grand Wagoneer L for its spacious, well-appointed interior, strong road presence, and the breadth of technology and comfort features it offers at the top of the trim ladder. Driving dynamics are described as composed for a vehicle of this size. Some reviewers note that interior materials and refinement, while impressive overall, can feel inconsistent in places relative to European luxury competitors.

WHAT TO KNOW
  • The Grand Wagoneer L has not been crash-tested by NHTSA for any model year from 2023 through 2025, meaning there are no federal star ratings to guide your safety comparison against rivals.
  • Fourteen recalls across the 2023 to 2025 model years is a high total for a three-year window. Before purchasing any specific unit, run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool to confirm all outstanding recalls have been completed.
  • Owner complaints total 77 across covered years, including three reported crashes and one reported injury. These are unverified allegations, but the volume is worth monitoring as the model matures and more real-world data accumulates.
  • Because no independent crash-test data exists for this model in our coverage window, buyers who prioritize verified occupant protection may want to cross-shop rivals that have earned full NHTSA or IIHS ratings before making a final decision.

Most-recalled year on record: 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L with 7 recalls.

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