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Your vehicleHome›Jeep›Grand Cherokee› 2026
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

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Plug-in hybrid Gas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
9 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
D
Safety Signal
64 / 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.
Recalls1 critical 6
Complaintsnone reporting a crash, fire or injury 54
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 23 mpg
202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas large SUV with 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Grand Cherokee 4xe, is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 54 complaints, most often about the engine. 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
LaredoGas2WD—293 hp260 lb-ft22 mpg537.7 cu-ft17 in
LaredoGas4WD—293 hp260 lb-ft22 mpg537.7 cu-ft17 in
Laredo AltitudeGas2WD—324 hp332 lb-ft—537.7 cu-ft—
Laredo AltitudeGas4WD—324 hp332 lb-ft—537.7 cu-ft—
LimitedGas2WD—293 hp260 lb-ft22 mpg537.7 cu-ft18 in
LimitedGas4WD—293 hp260 lb-ft22 mpg537.7 cu-ft18 in
SummitGas2WD—293 hp260 lb-ft22 mpg537.7 cu-ft20 in
SummitGas4WD—293 hp260 lb-ft22 mpg537.7 cu-ft20 in
Summit ReserveGas4WD—293 hp260 lb-ft22 mpg537.7 cu-ft21 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 2WDGasRWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo212723———$2,900
Grand Cherokee L 2WDGasRWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo212623———$2,900
Grand Cherokee 2WDGasRWD3.6L 6-cyl192622———$3,050
Grand Cherokee 4WDGas4WD2.0L 4-cyl turbo202522———$3,050
Grand Cherokee 4WDGasAWD3.6L 6-cyl192622———$3,050
Grand Cherokee L 4WDGas4WD2.0L 4-cyl turbo202522———$3,050
Grand Cherokee L 2WDGasRWD3.6L 6-cyl192621———$3,200
Grand Cherokee L 4WDGasAWD3.6L 6-cyl182521———$3,200

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 50265, 50143, 50142, 50145, 50160, 50163, 50159, 50144, 50162.

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Recalls (6)

Source: NHTSA recall database
●moderate

Tires

54D
201,975 vehicles
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2025 Jeep Wagoneer L, 2025-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to a software error, the tire pressure monitoring system may fail to detect low tire pressure and/or fail to illuminate the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System." Risk A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of low tire pressure increases the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V559000 reported Sep 1, 2026 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Visibility

77D
81 vehicles built Jun 25, 2025 – May 11, 2026
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles. Due to a software issue in the body control module (BCM), the windshield wipers may fail. Risk Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 77D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V529000 reported Aug 13, 2026 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
○minor

Back Over Prevention

78D
844,027 vehicles built May 22, 2025 – May 29, 2026
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V531000 reported Aug 13, 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 →
!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 →

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.

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 2026 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.

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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 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
54complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

11 per 10,000 built · Jeep reported 47,084 Grand Cherokee built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2026: 54

Most-cited components

Engine 40
Power Train 19
Fuel/Propulsion System 8
Unspecified 8
Electrical System 6
Forward Collision Avoidance 6

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 am filing this supplemental report to provide critical new technical information regarding a 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Reserve. This vehicle has experienced recurring engine instability, including rough idling, jerking, bucking, and loss of power.
Engine Oct 19, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11771997
On September 22, 2026, at 1,445 miles, my brand-new 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee suffered a sudden powertrain failure and almost stalled in a live traffic intersection. The vehicle experienced an active loss of motive power with no dashboard warning lights.
Power Train Oct 12, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11770546
The contact owns a 2026 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving and making a right turn, the vehicle hesitated and jerked while depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a complete stop, the vehicle failed to respond.
Electrical System Jul 30, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11753837
My 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee has experienced repeated engine shutdown and braking-related failures while driving. The vehicle is currently at an authorized Jeep dealership and is available for inspection upon request.
Service Brakes Oct 4, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11768805
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!
Visibility/Wiper Sep 7, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11762556
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.
Exterior Lighting Aug 21, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11758431

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.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆18%
SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆18%
SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆18%
SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆18%
SUV RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%
SUV RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆18%
SUV RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆18%
SUV RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%

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

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Extended coverage on file 25 filings by the manufacturer with NHTSA naming this model year

19 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 730
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-10-17
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 660 service bulletins, 52 warranty extensions, 9 service campaigns

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

  • 09-027-26 Service bulletin
    2026-10-17 · Engine
  • Engine Coolant Leak The customer may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: ● There is an external coolant leak near the exhaust side of the engine block. This bulletin involves performing a drive cycle of at least 40 miles (64 km) to verify the presence of a coolant leak. At the completion of the drive cycle, the vehicle odometer must not exceed 60 miles (97 km). If a coolant leak is confirmed, diagn
  • 66D Combo Rev3 Service campaign
    2026-10-14 · Engine
  • Revised Customer Satisfaction Notification 66D – Spark Plugs - Dealer Notification
  • 08-374-26 Service bulletin
    2026-10-09 · Electrical System
  • R1H U43.17 Software Update - FOTA Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● CarPlay® application crash. ● Intermittent CarPlay® connection or extended connection time. ● Apple CarPlay® radio lagging, freezing or display glitches. ● Audio intermittently cuts out. ● Radio display blank. ● Intermittent Android Auto® / CarPlay® reconnection concern. ● Abnormal radio screen display when adjust
  • 08-374-26 Service bulletin
    2026-10-09 · Electrical System
  • R1H U43.17 Software Update - FOTA Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● CarPlay® application crash. ● Intermittent CarPlay® connection or extended connection time. ● Apple CarPlay® radio lagging, freezing or display glitches. ● Audio intermittently cuts out. ● Radio display blank. ● Intermittent Android Auto® / CarPlay® reconnection concern. ● Abnormal radio screen display when adjust
  • 66D Combo Rev2 Service campaign
    2026-10-07 · Engine
  • Revised Customer Satisfaction Notification 66D – Spark Plugs - Dealer Notification
  • 66D Combo Rev2 Service campaign
    2026-10-07 · Engine
  • Revised Customer Satisfaction Notification 66D – Spark Plugs - Dealer Notification
  • 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)
  • 114937 Warranty extension
    2026-09-30 · Structure — Body
  • Warranty Newsletter – Volume 12, Issue 7

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
B1E21
B1E21 on Jeep →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →15 bulletins
B1560
B1560 on Jeep →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →6 bulletins
B1561
B1561 on Jeep →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →6 bulletins
B1562
B1562 on Jeep →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →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
P1B13Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train6 bulletins
P1B14
P1B14 on Jeep →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train6 bulletins
P1D90Manufacturer-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.

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Grand Cherokee by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2027 A 0 0 23 mpg2026 this page D 6 54 Park outside2025 F 5 121 Park outside2024 F 18 314 Park outside2023 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 2026 Grand Cherokee

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 6 recall campaigns for the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 25V741000, covering Electrical System. 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 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

NHTSA gave the 2026 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 D (64/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Across the 9 EPA-rated configurations of the 2026 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 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, most often about engine, power train, fuel/propulsion system. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

Are there service bulletins for the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The manufacturer has filed 730 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, most often covering electrical system, engine, structure. The most recent is dated 2026-10-17. 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.

Is the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee better than the 2026 Toyota Highlander?

The Toyota Highlander wins clearly, 98.9 to 55.1, on tech & comfort, safety, fuel & range. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on performance. We publish a full side-by-side of the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee against the 2026 Toyota Highlander — specifications by family, equipment feature by feature, safety record and ownership costs. You can re-weight what matters to you and the verdict recalculates.

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 & configurations9 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificatesnoneEPA emission certificatesThe EPA published no certificate we could match to a configuration on this page.
Recalls6NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints54NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings8 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins730NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
InvestigationsnoneNHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationNo defect investigation has been opened.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
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 & equipment9 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

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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.

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