Jeep Grand Cherokee Safety Ratings
NHTSA gives the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 5 stars in the frontal crash test and 4 stars for rollover resistance.
Latest model year (2027):
NHTSA rates the Jeep Grand Cherokee at 5 ★ overall, 5 ★ frontal crash, 5 ★ side crash and 4 ★ rollover.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Safety — All Years
| Year | Variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024Config 1 of 2 | 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 15 | 236 |
| 2024Config 2 of 2 | 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV RWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 15 | 236 |
| 2023Config 1 of 2 | 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD | — | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | — | 20 | 378 |
| 2023Config 2 of 2 | 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV RWD | — | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | — | 20 | 378 |
| 2022Config 1 of 2 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD | — | 5 ★ | — | — | 23 | 364 |
| 2022Config 2 of 2 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD | — | 5 ★ | — | — | 23 | 364 |
| 2021Config 1 of 2 | 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 12 | 399 |
| 2021Config 2 of 2 | 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 12 | 399 |
| 2018 | 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 11 | 844 |
| 2017 | 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 6 | 363 |
Crash-test star ratings sourced from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Ratings apply to the tested body style and can differ between trims and drivetrain layouts.
Jeep Grand Cherokee data analysis
NHTSA overall: 5 stars
The Jeep Grand Cherokee carries an 5-star NHTSA overall score on its 2024 test. Five stars is the norm rather than a distinction: 132 of the 164 rated models in our data score the same. Read the sub-scores, not the headline. Broken out by test: 5 frontal, 5 side, 4 rollover. Rollover probability: 17.9%. Stability control does most of the work keeping that figure down.
Recalls, complaints and equipment
15 recalls, 236 owner complaints and 0 open investigations on the 2024 car. 15 recalls is above average for a single model year. That cuts both ways: it means defects were found and fixed, but check the VIN for outstanding work before buying. Driver assistance on record: stability control, forward collision warning, lane departure warning. Availability means it was fitted or offered that year, not that every car has it — check the specific trim.
How to read this rating
10 tested configurations across 2017–2024. NHTSA tests a specific body style and drivetrain, then applies the score to the range. A different cab, wheelbase or drive layout may not have been crashed at all. Sources for these 10 rows: manufacturer filings, covering 6 model years.
How Jeep Grand Cherokee NHTSA rollover risk varies
Across 10 configurations recorded for the 2017 through 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee, NHTSA rollover risk runs from 0.2% to 0.2%. The strongest figure belongs to the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee (2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD) at 0.2%, and the weakest to the 2021 car (2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD) at 0.2% — a spread of 17%. The narrow spread means any year of the Jeep Grand Cherokee in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.
Configurations behind these Jeep Grand Cherokee numbers
The 2017 through 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee entries here cover the variants 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV RWD, 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD, 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD, 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD and 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD. 2024 is the busiest model year in the record with 2 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted NHTSA rollover risk figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.
Frequently Asked Questions About Grand Cherokee Safety
Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee a safe car?
NHTSA gives the Jeep Grand Cherokee an overall crash rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test and 5 stars in the side crash test. Ratings are per body style and model year — check the table above for yours.
What is the rollover rating of the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee scores 4 out of 5 stars for rollover resistance, with a calculated rollover risk of about 17.9%. Taller vehicles typically score lower here than sedans.
Does the Jeep Grand Cherokee have driver assistance features?
NHTSA records the tested Jeep Grand Cherokee as having electronic stability control, with forward collision warning and with lane departure warning. Availability varies by trim and package.
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