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Jeep Grand Cherokee repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 2580 repairs.
Jeep Grand Cherokee other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (1%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (66%)
Chart based on 130 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
293-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 34000 mi | Glove box damper needs replacement. Part was not available, needed to be ordered. Covered under warranty, but I have not actually returned to have the part installed as yet. |
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
360-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 19000 mi | Glove compartment difficult closure. Update in late November: still no call that they've gotten the parts. |
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
293-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 1240 mi | Vibration at highway speeds. Tires/wheels/balancing quickly ruled out. Replaced 2 drive shafts,2 axles, amd a rear differential Wheels road force balanced for ongoing vibration Wheels and tires replaced. No success |
| 14500 mi | Emergency braking system activates too easily when set to low. Car brakes when not needed. Also rear emergency braking activated with nothing behind car. Was told I should turn off the reverse braking system. Was told there was no problem with forward emergency braking system. Was told they plugged in my hood open switch. I didn't ask them to do that as that prevents the car from shutting down at traffic lights. |
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
turbocharged 247hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 34100 mi | Replace split windscreen washer bottle |
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 24000 mi | Low speed loud squeal coming from both rear wheels and tied to wheel speed. Only does it when vehicle has cooled off from driving. Of course, dealer could not replicate. Getting worse over time, so I'm hoping they'll be able to replicate and fix before warranty expires. |
| Severe rattle under car. Problem a loose sensor on DEF Burner in exhaust system. Tightened ok. Cost covered under warranty. |
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 26000 mi | Windshield washer pump was leaking. The windshield washer pump was replaced. |
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 8000 mi | Strut on Rear Hatch was bad. Automatic door would not stay up. |
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 42000 mi | Replaced passenger side spray nozzle (windshield washer) |
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 37460 mi | replaced transmission skid plate |
| 32800 mi | when replacing part on warranty the techs broke windshield fluid nozzle on hood. Replaced two days later |
| 80000 mi US $97 |
washer nozzle broke where the hose attaches, Both were replaced |
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
360-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 37000 mi US $200 |
Windshield washer fluid reservoir was leaking and needed to be replaced. |
| 47000 mi | Windshield washer sprayers had stopped functioning again. Found that the hoses had become loose / disconnected. |
| 5000 mi | Drivers seat lumbar had issues. Loud noises coming from seat. |
| 9100 mi | Tire balancing continues to be an issue. Taking the vehicle back again for a balance. |
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 32000 mi | Both windshield washer nozzles on the hood were replaced. The passenger-side nozzle had quit working altogether. Dealer said the driver-side nozzle was starting to crack, so it was replaced, too. Covered under warranty. Also two recalls. |
| 19000 mi | passanger seat recliner malfunctioned |
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 26000 mi | Passenger side seat belt and retractor assembly replaced. Truck jack was replaced after if collapsed during a tire change. |
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 25000 mi | Broken passenger windshield spray nozzle |
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 120000 mi US $3 |
Replaced cracked windshield washer sprayer |
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
turbocharged 237hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 9300 mi | All sounds from instrument cluster have died. So no turn signal or park sensor sound. New instrument cluster required, has to come from the USA. |
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 146000 mi US $651 |
Seat adjustment was broken when the car was in for an oil change at Belle Tire. When adjusting seat forward, only one side would advance leading to a twisted seat. Part had to be replaced at a dealership. |
| 59000 mi | Windshield washer nozzle broken. Became brittle from engine heat and broke off from tubing under hood. |
| 1240 mi | Left front tire had damage to the sidewall completely encompassing the full circumference of the sidewall. |
| 16740 mi | After moving driver's seat to maximum rear position, one side of seat (right side) would not move while attempting to return seat to normal position. Replaced complete lower ass'y. |
| 11200 mi | The rear view mirror fell off because the part holding the mirror got soft in the heat and let the mirror fall and break. After replacing parts the mirror fell off again. Second time it seems to be staying in place. Heat is the problem. |
| 17000 mi | Windscreen cracked in the middle of the windscreen and was determined to be a stress crack. Windscreen replaced under warranty. |
| 22700 mi US $120 |
check engine light came on had code p0441 reflashed pcm for this condition |
| 31000 mi US $314 |
Software update. |
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 36000 mi | Replaced rear hatch hydraulics that had weakened. Covered under warranty. |
| 1000 mi | A tailgate rubber bumper incorrectly installed at factory. Intermittently prevented tailgate from closing. |
| 61000 mi US $99 |
Rear hatch struts |
| 52300 mi US $45 |
Rear hatch wouldnt stay open. replaced non-motor strut. problem fixed. |
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 23700 mi US $35 |
Noticed humming noise at low speed. Thought was a front wheel bearing. Problem was actually related to uneven tire wear. Dealer checked all systems and rotated tires. Noise significantly decreased. |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 4000 mi | I got rid of this vehicle becuaes Chrysler was briefly denying there was a problem. |
| 100000 mi US $120 |
2 wheel studs sheared off in the very cold weather, they were replaced |
| 17300 mi | Windshield sprayer on passenger side stopped working. Nipple was broken and sprayer was replaced. |
| 51000 mi | Both liftgate supports failed, repaired under extended warranty. |
| 102000 mi US $200 |
Wheel stud broke, causing it to back out of hub hitting suspension |
| 5000 mi | Driver Side View Mirror Blurry - I believe it came this way at delivery and I forgot to ask about it. The reflection always looked like double vision. You would see two sets of headlights in the rear view mirror. Diagnosis - Replace mirror |
| 7000 mi | The mirror was defective and was on backorder. When available it was replaced and is not acceptable. They replaced the rear flipper window that become unglued and misaligned. |
| 40000 mi US $100 |
driver side wiper nozzle and feed tube broke for unknown reason. Dealer suggested I broke it(wth?!)Snapped at connection between nozzle and tube, required replacement of both (est @ 175$ + labor, used warranty deductible 100$) |
| 84000 mi US $45 |
washer nozzles crumbled and broke due to heat. 3rd set on the vehicle that has done this. Passenger nozzle failed, line from driver to passenger side, cracked, replaced both nozzles and line from connection at hood. parts purchased form amazon. about 2 hours to remove old lines and nozzles . clean and replace. |
| 86000 mi US $50 |
wiper nozzles and hoses again. Parts from Dorman only lasted 6 months this time. tubing cracked and separated at nozzle base. Replaced entire tubing run from connection at base of hood to both washer nozzles. both washer nozzles replaced as well. All OEM parts this time |
| 4960 mi | Brake/Shift cable went loose causing the shifter to get stuck on reverse gear and the vehicle wouldn't start. |
| 24180 mi | Winsheild washer nozzle broken |
| 7200 mi | The right auto-leveling headlight connection had come loose. |
| 11000 mi | UConnect Bluetooth Handsfree Phone System would not prompt HTC Thunderbolt cell phone to call. Handsfree module replaced under warranty. |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 5500 mi US $50 |
power lift gate failed. so far, two trips and still not working. control module replaced. motor needs to be replaced but part not available. dealer said many failures. |
| 71300 mi | Rear window wiper seized. Wiper assembly removed cleaned and lubricated. |
| 15000 mi | Front passenger seatbelt not retracting properly. Problem determined to be faulty D-ring. Part on order. |
| 18000 mi | Seatbelt part replaced; problem gone. |
| 87045 mi | Major collision damage. Vehicle rear-ended. $13K+ damage. Vehicle in and out of shop for 6 months to fix collision associated damage. |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 57000 mi US $100 |
Driver seat lumbar support broken. Repair promised under warranty, was attempted but never finished. |
| 60000 mi | The lock on the rear, driver's side door was not working. Door handle mechanism needed to be replaced. |
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 55681 mi US $277 |
Alarm kept going off saying lift gate was open. Battery unplugged until repair. Lift gate latch replaced, not covered under warranty. |
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 33000 mi US $50 |
Broken windshield washer nozzle was replaced. Both nozzles were replaced as a precaution. |
| 76880 mi C $250 |
Replaced tpms wheel sensors due to cracked seals - replaced all 4 even though only 2 appeared to be degraded. Tire pressure was dropping regularly due to slow leaking. Kept getting a low tire pressure alert on dash. |
| 54560 mi R 500 |
Window washer nozzle on drivers side broke off and was replaced (broke where the pipe goes into the nozzle underneath the bonnet) |
| 52700 mi C $100 |
Replace leaking tpm valve |
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
330-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 42700 mi US $146 |
Windshield washer nozzle broke. |
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
305-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 25000 mi US $250 |
Faulty wheel bearing replaced on read driver's side outside of warranty. |
| 29000 mi | Replaced Cruise Control Switch |
| 34000 mi | Door Hinges Replaced |
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 6000 mi US $350 |
Passenger side rear window mechanism failed. |
| 61000 mi US $71 |
Both windshield washer nozzles were broken somehow and had quit working. |
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 1860 mi | Interior A pillar moulding was warped upon delivery and trim piece around shifter was damaged upon shipment. Dealer fixed both on the first visit and had ordered the parts in advance. |
| 12400 mi US $20 |
Another Tire....Note there will be 17 more before it is done Goodyear Fortera Worst tire ever |
| 18977 mi US $100 |
Two this time Goodyears suck. NAV Disk Tire Driver Window broken. |
| 18979 mi US $20 |
tire, goodyear again...../ |
| 23000 mi US $220 |
Tire |
| 28000 mi US $440 |
2 more tires |
| 33540 mi US $220 |
Tire |
| 32642 mi US $220 |
Tire |
| 40645 mi US $220 |
Tire Tire.... Dealer is just about ready to by me tires. Will be Michelins.... |
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
420-horsepower 6.1L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 45000 mi US $20 |
Replaced the hood strut support. |
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
330-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 37000 mi | A rubber window track "sleeve" fell out of its metal holder and prevented the window from operating. I removed the door panel, lubed and replaced rubber piece--success. This repair followed dealer recall/repair of window mechanism. |
| 70000 mi US $51 |
Replaced hood lift strut and rear hatch lift struts (not the glass lift struts) |
| 82200 mi US $60 |
Replaced tire pressure sensor o-rings on two wheels |
| 94000 mi US $25 |
Replaced struts for rear window |
| 102707 mi US $210 |
FRONT w/washers not functioning - I was still charged $110.00 to verify 'problem'!!! - Hose from reservoir and both 'nozzles' replaced - During the 1 hour charged for 'diagnosis', JEEP sat in pkg. lot for EXACTLY 54 minutes. WHAT A JOKE!!! - - BUT, all works as expected, NOW!! |
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
330-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 35000 mi US $30 |
Hood strut failed, had to replace it. |
| 56000 mi US $100 |
Also, rear liftgate window wouldn't open. Replaced struts & hinge assembly. All covered under ext. warr. (less deductible). |
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
325-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 45000 mi | loose seat belt torsioners. Seatbelt wouldn't retract. Tightened torsioners, problem corrected. |
| 54000 mi US $150 |
hydraulic lift arms for tailgate no longer pushing tailgate up. Replaced both lift arms |
| 67000 mi US $120 |
Tire pressure sensors leaking (2). |
| 110980 mi R 800 |
Boot lid felt heavier to lift, especially when temperature was low, and wouldn't stay open unsupported. Replaced gas lifts |
| 98000 mi US $20 |
New hood strut installed. |
| 28000 mi | Hood support failed under warranty. |
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 78740 mi A $40 |
both hood (front) struts failed - unable to hold hood open. ordered replacement parts and replaced the same. |
| 86800 mi A $50 |
struts for rear window failed |
| 88660 mi A $50 |
parts replaced |
| 34000 mi US $250 |
windshield replacement |
| 127000 mi | Hood will not stay latched, keeps popping up a bit, will not fully lock in place when pushed down, pops back up as if the hood release has been pulled. |
| 148000 mi US $60 |
rear window lift struts replaced |
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 105400 mi | factory REF radio - cd blocked in for some reason, stering remote control bugged, radio buttons bugged now it works again |
| 40000 mi | Hood and tailgate lift cylinder failed. Replaced struts. |
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 86000 mi US $400 |
Right-front door window regulator failed, allowing window to open under influence of gravity. Replaced window regulator. |
| 95000 mi US $1000 |
rear window would not stay open, rear door would not stay up. replaced four gas struts. |
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 75000 mi US $275 |
Door lock tumbler replaced |
| 124000 mi US $500 |
broken wheel studs, new lugnuts, |
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
195-horsepower 4.0L I6 w/DoD 4-speed automatic RWD
| 160500 mi US $26 |
replaced broken glove box latch. parts and shipping 25.96 |
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
195-horsepower 4.0L I6 w/DoD 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 138600 mi | Re-weld the driver's seat frame, made from soda cans and cracks on the bolt holes. |
| 140000 mi | Re-weld the driver's seat frame, second time, different bolt. |
| 141200 mi | Re-weld the driver's seat frame, third time. This time also reinforced the fourth bolt, as saw a pattern developing. Very common problem that should be fixed by Chrysler. |
2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 136000 mi US $20 |
During regular maintenance for replacing worn brake components, one lug stud was nearly completely stripped. Replaced the stud. |
| 137800 mi US $110 |
Drivers seat forward/backward motor mechanism jammed. Replaced gears and shafts with Two Guys One Garage parts. |
| 147717 mi US $20 |
Hood support gas struts had failed and were no longer supporting hood in open position. Removed and replaced with new struts. |
| 149559 mi US $29 |
Driver's side rear view mirror issue - the folding mechanism failed so the mirror would not stay in one place. The mirror glass itself was also exhibiting early signs of failure of the electrochromatic dimming. |
| 92200 mi US $75 |
Passenger rear window bracket failure |
2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 52700 mi US $25 |
Cracked wiper reservoir, had to order a new system, would dump out all wiper fluid. |
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Engine not specified
| 180000 mi US $400 |
Both front window operators failed at about the same time. Both experienced mechanical break downs causing the windows to drop. One of the back window operators experienced the same failure about two years ago. |
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 81220 mi C $250 |
Tailgate wiper motor and arm replacement |
| 86000 mi US $676 |
Driver side outside mirror replaced |
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 86840 mi ¤300 |
Replaced headlights with stock aftermarket ones, as original ones yellowed and fogged up inside and out. Also replaced tailgate struts and tailgate window struts. |
| 153300 mi US $175 |
Drivers seat bracket broke. Replaced with one from salvage yard. |
| 139000 mi US $62 |
Front passenger side window mechanism replaced |
| 140000 mi US $115 |
Replaced lift gate struts, lift gate window struts and hood struts. |
| 70000 mi US $80 |
Replaced the hood, window and trunk struts. |
| 70200 mi US $100 |
Replaced headlights since the original parts were discolored and produced very little light. |
| 71200 mi | Re-threaded the O2 sensor so it should not fall out anymore. |
| 76400 mi US $150 |
Replaced starter. |
| 108000 mi US $14 |
Hood struts were failing. |
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
195-horsepower 4.0L I6 w/DoD 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 115000 mi US $460 |
Driver door window regulator broken |
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
195-horsepower 4.0L I6 w/DoD 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 163000 mi US $44 |
Replaced drivers side window regulator. Reused existing motor. |
| 130000 mi US $30 |
Replaced rear tailgate struts. |
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 90234 mi US $401 |
driver's window regulator failed, removed and replaced |
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 128000 mi | Windshield replaced due to crack from road debris |
| 222000 mi | back passenger window cable broke. |
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
195-horsepower 4.0L I6 w/DoD 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 131000 mi US $100 |
Drivers seat frame broke at bolt locations in two spots...had to drill extra holes and put angle iron reinforcement bars under seat (new frame cost $400 on a vehicle worth not much over $4k). Car's been good otherwise. |
| 137000 mi US $60 |
Power window assembly for passenger front seat (cable snapped) |
2000.5 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 98140 mi | Failure of plastic lug for power window bracket. Replaced with second hand part as I have a vehicle for spares. |
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Engine not specified
| 65000 mi | Windows and locks don't work right. Passenger side window wont roll down without slamming door 1st. Lock on drivers door won't unlock without key...FOB unlocks others...back hatch won't lock |
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
195-horsepower 4.0L I6 w/DoD 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 135000 mi | Window motor cable broke. Replaced with piece from local auto-store. |
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 107000 mi US $40 |
ripped tire valve stem. Valve stem replaced |
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