⌘K
Find a vehicle
RecallsCompareNewsPricing
Your vehicle
VIN decoderWindow stickerProblems by systemTitle brands
Federal filings
Service bulletinsOwner complaintsInvestigationsEarly Warning reportsWarranty extensionsDriver-assist crashesTrouble codes
Browse the record
GuidesRankingsAll makesQuarterly reportsWhat is in the data
Paperwork
Repair Claim KitCar CheckFor attorneysFor expert witnessesFor repair shopsRecall disclosure formRecall fix sheets
Tools and data
Recall WatchFleet VIN checkCost calculatorsCar crosswordAPI & data
Sign inGarage
Your vehicleHome›Jeep›Grand Cherokee› 2023
Active NHTSA advisory: park outside and away from structures until repaired. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and see the recall details below.
Jeep · Large SUV

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Plug-in hybrid Gas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
7 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
F
Safety Signal
23 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Counts recalls, not crash safety — this vehicle earned 5 of 5 stars from NHTSA. A much-recalled best-seller scores low here; see the methodology.
Recalls5 critical 23
Complaints19 crash · 8 fire · 20 injured · 1 died reported 594
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 23 mpg
202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas large SUV with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Grand Cherokee 4xe, is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns for this model year, 5 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 594 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Jeep Grand Cherokee — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Jeep Grand Cherokee · Photo: Elishur19 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Trims & pricing

Source: manufacturer press kitCompare a trim →
TrimPowertrainDriveMSRPHPTorqueMPG combSeatsCargo (2nd row)Wheels
LaredoGasFWD—293 hp260 lb-ft22 mpg537.7 cu-ft17 in
LaredoGas4WD—293 hp260 lb-ft22 mpg537.7 cu-ft17 in
LimitedGasFWD—293 hp260 lb-ft22 mpg537.7 cu-ft18 in
LimitedGas4WD—293 hp260 lb-ft22 mpg537.7 cu-ft18 in
OverlandGasFWD—293 hp260 lb-ft22 mpg537.7 cu-ft20 in
OverlandGas4WD—293 hp260 lb-ft22 mpg537.7 cu-ft20 in
SummitGasFWD—293 hp260 lb-ft22 mpg537.7 cu-ft20 in
SummitGas4WD—293 hp260 lb-ft22 mpg537.7 cu-ft20 in

MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
Grand Cherokee 4xePlug-in hybrid4WD2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 100 kW AC Induction232423 (34 MPGe blended)26 mi electric583.4 h$2,900
Grand Cherokee 2WDGasRWD3.6L 6-cyl192622———$3,050
Grand Cherokee 4WDGasAWD3.6L 6-cyl192622———$3,050
Grand Cherokee L 2WDGasRWD3.6L 6-cyl192621———$3,200
Grand Cherokee L 4WDGasAWD3.6L 6-cyl182521———$3,200
Grand Cherokee 4WDGasAWD5.7L 8-cyl142217———$4,450
Grand Cherokee L 4WDGasAWD5.7L 8-cyl142217———$4,450

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 46253, 46510, 46511, 45569, 45587, 45586, 45588.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Grand Cherokee 4xe7 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 30 / California LEV-III SULEV30All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standardsSmartWay
Grand Cherokee 2WD, Grand Cherokee 4WD, Grand Cherokee L 2WD, Grand Cherokee L 4WD7 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 30 / California LEV-III SULEV30All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Grand Cherokee 4WD, Grand Cherokee L 4WD5 / 10California LEV-III ULEV70 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 70All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

Also on file Beside the 2023 Grand Cherokee
Other years The 2027 Grand Cherokee Lineup The 2023 lineup Recalls Jeep recalls
Advertisement

Factory warranty running out?

The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee is in the years where high-voltage electronics and module repairs land on the owner. What an extended plan does and does not cover is worth reading before a dealer quotes you one.

What to check before you buy →

Affiliate disclosure: some links on this page are affiliate links. If you request a quote or buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Nothing on this page changes because of it.

Recalls (23)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Suspension

89D
328,381 vehicles
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles. The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving. Risk Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the rear coil spring lower isolators, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 29, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 89D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026. This recall replaces NHTS
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFInterim owner letter PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V562000 reported Sep 1, 2026 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Power Train

30D
7 vehicles
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2023 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and Jeep Wagoneer L vehicles. A software error may cause the transmission gear selection indicator not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect." Risk A missing gear selection indicator may lead to unintended vehicle movement or a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V413000 reported Jun 30, 2026 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Air Bags

01D
419,035 vehicles 9% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the delayed deployment of the side air bags during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection." Risk Delayed air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V328000 reported May 21, 2026 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Suspension

20D
80,620 vehicles 32% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving. Risk Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will inspect and repair the rear coil spring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 12, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 20D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on Janua
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V051000 reported Jan 29, 2026 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Engine

78C
117,904 vehicles 45% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Debris inside the engine may cause engine failure, which can result in a loss of drive power and/or an engine compartment fire. Risk A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury. Fix Dealers will install a software update and replace the block or engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V766000 reported Nov 6, 2025 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Electrical System

68C
Park outside 320,068 vehicles 69% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving. Risk A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury. Fix 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 may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 68C. Ve
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V741000 reported Oct 30, 2025 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Electrical System

73C
91,787 vehicles 84% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. A software error within the hybrid control processor may result in a loss of drive power. Risk A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V576000 reported Sep 4, 2025 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Seats

20C
121,398 vehicles 61% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The second-row seat head restraints may not lock in the upright position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints." Risk Head restraints that do not lock can result in an increased risk of injury to seat occupants during a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V472000 reported Jul 17, 2025 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Visibility

49C
1,689 vehicles 86% reported repaired built Nov 2, 2022 – Sep 19, 2023
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The blower motor may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defogging system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems." Risk An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will inspect and replace the blower motor, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 49C.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V430000 reported Jun 26, 2025 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Air Bags

B3B
14 vehicles 100% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the front seat side air bags (SAB) may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection." Risk An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V897000 reported Nov 27, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Electrical System

95B
154,032 vehicles
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving. Risk A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Fix This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V741. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, and not to recharge their vehicles until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 11, 2024. Owner no
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V720000 reported Sep 27, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Seat Belts

70B
53 vehicles 89% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. A bolt for the second-row seat belt buckle may not be tightened properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." Risk An improperly secured seat belt buckle may not properly restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Fix Dealers will inspect and tighten the second-row seat buckle bolt as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 70B.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V434000 reported Jun 13, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
○minor

Back Over Prevention

66B, 79B
1,033,433 vehicles 91% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V436000 reported Jun 13, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Back Over Prevention

40B
8 vehicles 100% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2023-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An improperly connected coaxial cable may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash. Fix Dealers will secure the coaxial cable connection, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 40B.
NHTSA campaign 24V289000 reported Apr 25, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Back Over Prevention

44B
2 vehicles 100% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles. Improperly fastened screen module connections may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash. Fix Dealers will secure the display screen module connections, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 44B.
NHTSA campaign 24V291000 reported Apr 25, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Steering

14B,33B,34B,35B,36B
38,164 vehicles 80% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and Chrysler Voyager vehicles. The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Risk An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury. Fix Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 14B, 33B, 34B, 35B, 36B.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V199000 reported Mar 14, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Electrical System

12B
9,433 vehicles 84% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. When the master headlight switch is set to the AUTO position, the driver may be unable to quickly activate the high beams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Risk High beam headlights that do not activate as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will reconfigure the vehicle high beam parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 12B.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V130000 reported Feb 22, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Steering

10B
338,238 vehicles 87% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The upper control arm ball joint and steering knuckle may separate and cause the wheel to fall outward, resulting in a loss of vehicle control. Risk A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the upper control arm pinch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 2, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 10B.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V132000 reported Feb 22, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Visibility

04B
199,143 vehicles 94% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. A hybrid control processor (HCP) software error may cause the defrosting and defogging system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems." Risk An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the HCP software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 04B.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V111000 reported Feb 15, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Back Over Prevention

56A
162,713 vehicles 96% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The Central Vision Park Assist module (CVPAM) software may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash. Fix Dealers will update the Central Vision Park Assist Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 56A.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V577000 reported Aug 14, 2023 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Suspension

64A
305,282 vehicles 100% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The rear coil springs may have been incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving. Risk Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increases the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will inspect and if necessary, repair the rear coil spring assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 64A. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall 26V051. All vehicles will need to have the new recall remedy performed.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V413000 reported Jun 8, 2023 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Steering

58A
89,372 vehicles 96% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An incorrectly assembled steering column intermediate shaft may disconnect from the u-joint, and result in a loss of steering control. Risk A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the intermediate shaft and assembly parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 58A.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V352000 reported May 18, 2023 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
○minor

Equipment

52A
17,108 vehicles 100% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and Grand Cherokee vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Risk Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Fix FCA US, LLC will mail owners the warning label information, free of charge. Dealers will inspect unsold vehicles and install the required label, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 52A.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V336000 reported May 11, 2023 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil Springs — Recall 23V-413 Post Remedy Failures open

On June 8, 2023, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US, LLC (FCA) filed Safety Recall 23V-413 affecting certain 2022–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and2021–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles to address rear coil springs that may not have been properly installed during vehicle production. An improperly installed rear coil spring may detach while the vehicle is in motion, creating a road hazard that can increase the risk of a crash for following motorists and may result in injury to other road users. Since the filing of Recall 23V-413, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received twenty (20) unique consumer complaints alleging rear coil spring detachments occurring after the recal

Opened Dec 11, 2025 · action RQ25005 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific Grand Cherokee

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2023 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Jeep publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →Jeep’s own VIN lookup →

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

Advertisement

Parts & accessories for the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Search by fitment on eBay Motors — OEM take-offs, aftermarket, and the trim pieces dealers no longer stock. The listing and the price are the seller's.

Find parts for this Grand Cherokee →

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
594complaints filed

19 involved a crash · 8 a fire · 20 injuries · 1 deaths reported

23 per 10,000 built · Jeep reported 261,685 Grand Cherokee built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2022: 1 · 2023: 101 · 2024: 134 · 2025: 194 · 2026: 164

Most-cited components

Electrical System → 250
Engine → 110
Suspension → 109
Unspecified 87
Fuel/Propulsion System 65
Forward Collision Avoidance 65

In depth: electrical problems → · engine problems → · suspension problems → · steering problems → · transmission and drivetrain problems →

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

I own a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. On August 18, 2025, the rear suspension coil detached and fell off in my driveway. I had the vehicle repaired at an authorized Jeep dealership. However, on **August 31, 2025 — just 13 days later — the exact same coil spring detached again, this time while I was driving at freeway speeds.
Suspension Sep 1, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11684254
Generally, for the entire time we've owned the car, it has ongoing and systemic electronics malfunctions. This ranges from the car slamming on its own brakes while driving to systems not working to the seat shifting on its own while driving to false positives in the NAV system, etc.
Electrical System Jul 9, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11672312
On July 16, 2025, at approximately 6:10 PM, I was driving home on the highway at around 65 mph when I attempted to brake. The brake pedal went completely to the floor, and no braking occurred.
Service Brakes Aug 21, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11682081
Driving 35 MPH on a back road, no cars coming the opposite direction, the automatic emergency braking system flashed, beeped and slammed my brakes momentarily. Luckily there was no one behind me.
Forward Collision Avoidance Feb 19, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11572819
While driving the engine shut down. I had to make 5 attempts to restart the car while in traffic. Finally it worked. Then it recently refused to start at all
Engine Feb 16, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11572389
The lumbar support airbags are over inflating on their own both the driver and passenger seats. To the point that it alters your seat position making it uncomfortable and dangerous for driving as there are times that it won’t go back down and positions you in an unnatural way.
Seats Aug 13, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11680510

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Jeep itself: 69 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 82 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 26 per 100,000 built. Every Grand Cherokee model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 27k

miles, typically

Half the 85 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 11,000 and 46,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

under 10k 20
10k–20k 15
20k–30k 8
30k–40k 10
40k–50k 14
50k–60k 5
60k–70k 6
70k–80k 5
80k–90k 0
90k–100k 2
100k–150k 0
150k + 0

Median mileage by component

ComponentReportsMedian milesVs same age
Electrical System3218,0001.24×
Suspension1942,0001.25×

Vs same age is this model year’s median for the system divided by the median of every 2023-model-year complaint about the same system, all makes: under 1× means owners of this car reported it at lower mileage. Which systems go early across the whole fleet: the component study.

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆18%
SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆14%
SUV RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆18%
SUV 4WDnot rated★★★★★★★★★★not rated—
SUV RWDnot rated★★★★★★★★★★not rated—

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Driver-assist crash reports (1)

Source: NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01
1report filed

1 no injury reported

Nov 2023 to Nov 2023 · 0 with an air bag deployment · 1 towed

What was engaged, and what was hit

System named: not named in the filings

Crash partner: Other 1

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

IncidentSystemStruckInjury allegedStateSpeedReport
Nov 2023Level 2Otherno injury reportedOH65 mph273-6769

A report under the General Order is a notice the manufacturer or operator must file within days of hearing of a crash in which a Level 2 driver-assist or automated-driving system was engaged within 30 seconds of impact. It is filed before anything is verified, and entities with telematics hear of far more crashes than entities that rely on complaints, so counts say as much about the reporting as about the car and are not comparable across makes. Nothing is normalised by fleet size. Every report on file, by make and year → · NHTSA’s page and files

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Extended coverage on file 22 filings by the manufacturer with NHTSA naming this model year

16 more in this page’s JSON.

The term and the vehicles it covers are the manufacturer’s, as NHTSA’s summary of each filing states them; a dealer checks one particular car by its VIN. Every Stellantis warranty extension (117) → · Every warranty extension on file, all makes →

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 1,507
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-10-15
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 1456 service bulletins, 38 warranty extensions, 12 others

Most often about: Electrical System, Structure, Power Train, Engine, Unknown Or Other.

  • 9100946 Service bulletin
    2026-10-15 · Unknown Or Other
  • Compressor Assy High number of compressor replacements when complaint is noise and supplier analysis comes back as Trouble not found. Before replacing compressor due to noise complaint review the NEW Compressor noise section in the service library under 24 Heating and Air Conditioning- Diagnosis and Testing.
  • S2608000038 Service bulletin
    2026-10-10 · Electrical System
  • High Voltage Battery Has Lower SOC After Overnight Sleep Cycle
  • S2608000038 Service bulletin
    2026-10-10 · Electrical System
  • High Voltage Battery Has Lower SOC After Overnight Sleep Cycle
  • 08-371-26 Service bulletin
    2026-10-08 · Electrical System
  • Flash: Electronic Shift Module (ESM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● U114C-00 - Lost Communication With PRNDL Display. ● P1C86-00 - PRNDL Display. Customers may also comment on one or more of the following: ● "Service Shifter" message showing o
  • 08-371-26 Service bulletin
    2026-10-08 · Electrical System
  • Flash: Electronic Shift Module (ESM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● U114C-00 - Lost Communication With PRNDL Display. ● P1C86-00 - PRNDL Display. Customers may also comment on one or more of the following: ● "Service Shifter" message showing o
  • S2621000004 Service bulletin
    2026-09-30 · Power Train
  • The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward Transmission Engagement. The Tech May Find Damaged and/or Worn Transmission Output Shaft Splines (850RE Transmission Only)
  • 114721 Service bulletin
    2026-09-23 · Structure — Body
  • APPLIQUE - FRONT DOOR
  • 08-221-26 REV. B Service bulletin
    2026-09-23 · Electrical System
  • R1H Radio U41.10 Software Update - Dealer Option Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● **Speakers may emit a humming, screeching, buzzing, clicking, or bass noise (not related to the amplifier).** ● FCW OFF light ON with no DTCs and can't turn off. ● Blank screen and then reboot every 2 minutes and 40 seconds. (Rearview Camera Functions Normally). ● Paddle shifters not

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
B3A11Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other17 bulletins
U0131
U0131 on Jeep →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Steering10 bulletins · 1 owner report
P1DB7
P1DB7 on Jeep →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train8 bulletins
U0101
U0101 on Jeep →		A module has stopped hearing from the transmission control module.Power Train7 bulletins
U0402
U0402 on Jeep →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train7 bulletins
B1E21
B1E21 on Jeep →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →6 bulletins
C053DManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Service Brakes · Brake pads →6 bulletins
P0461
P0461 on Jeep →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Fuel/Propulsion System · Fuel pump →6 bulletins
P062A
P062A on Jeep →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Fuel/Propulsion System · Fuel pump →6 bulletins
P0716
P0716 on Jeep →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train6 bulletins
P0733
P0733 on Jeep →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train6 bulletins
P07E4
P07E4 on Jeep →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train6 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

Affiliate disclosure: some links on this page are affiliate links. If you request a quote or buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Nothing on this page changes because of it.

At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee failed the emissions check on 2.0% of first inspections — higher than the 1.6% for every 2023 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.92% (every 2023 vehicle: 1.1%).

New York inspections 2.0%

failed emissions

13,389 initial inspections of 13,186 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2023 Grand CherokeeEvery 2023 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check2.0%1.6%13,355
Failed the safety inspection0.92%1.1%13,389
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.19%0.16%13,389
Miles driven a year10,35910,038odometer at inspection
Average odometer33,28332,673odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2023 vehicle” is every 2023 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Grand Cherokee by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2027 A 0 0 23 mpg2026 D 6 54 Park outside2025 F 5 121 Park outside2024 F 18 314 Park outside2023 this page F 23 594 Park outside2022 F 24 489 Park outside2021 F 16 501 21 mpg2020 B 3 241 21 mpg2019 F 7 370 24 mpg2018 F 10 855 25 mpg2017 F 5 364 21 mpg2016 F 8 311 25 mpg

Common questions about the 2023 Grand Cherokee

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 23 recall campaigns for the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 5 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 25V766000, covering Engine. 4 of them were filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. The manufacturer's own estimate for when a fix would be ready: March 2026. There is an active park outside advisory — act on it before driving. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

NHTSA gave the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 5-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 4-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it F (23/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Across the 7 EPA-rated configurations of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the best EPA combined figure is 23 mpg (MPGe on the electrified versions). Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What do owners complain about on the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Owners have filed 594 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, most often about electrical system, engine, suspension. Of those, 19 involved a crash, 8 a fire, 20 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The EPA smog rating for the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee runs 5 to 7 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III SULEV30, California LEV-III ULEV70, Federal Tier 3 Bin 30, Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The manufacturer has filed 1507 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, most often covering electrical system, structure, power train. The most recent is dated 2026-10-15. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee failed the emissions check on 2.0% of first inspections — higher than the 1.6% for every 2023 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.92% (every 2023 vehicle: 1.1%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations7 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates7 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls23NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints594NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings5 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins1507NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations1NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reports1NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01Crashes the manufacturer or operator reported with a Level 2 or automated-driving system engaged. Notices, filed before verification; not comparable across makes.
Specifications filed with NHTSAnoneNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWe had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable.
Trims, pricing & equipment8 trimsManufacturer press kitTranscribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2027 Grand Cherokee The Grand Cherokee model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 0 recalls.Lineup Every 2023 model on file, by price Each 2023 nameplate whose press kit we hold, ranked by the maker's announced starting MSRP — this one among them.Recalls Every Jeep recall on file All campaigns filed against Jeep vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Grand Cherokee by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.

JSON for this page · API