Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 Grand Cherokee L.
The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, the extended three-row variant of the brand’s midsize SUV, arrives with a remarkably clean reliability record: just one owner complaint logged to date, focused on the powertrain, engine, and fuel/propulsion system, and zero recalls. This places the 2026 model as the lowest-complaint year in the nameplate’s 2021–2026 history, a sharp contrast to the 211 complaints recorded for the 2022 model year, signaling a significant maturation in dependability for the Grand Cherokee L.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith) |
| Why | Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module |
| When needed | After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement |
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool |
| Also required | The vehicle's four-digit PIN code |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L sits at the tail end of its generation, following a sharp escalation-and-correction pattern across 2021–2025. Complaints surged from 73 in 2021 to a peak of 211 in 2022, accompanied by 14 recalls and 2 investigations that year—the worst single-year record for the generation, with TSBs reaching 824. From that apex, complaints dropped steadily to 69 (2023), 35 (2024), and 28 (2025), while recalls tapered from 14 to 5 to 7 to 1. The 2026 target year shows 1 complaint, 0 recalls, 0 investigations, and 207 TSBs—a dramatic improvement, though the data may reflect incomplete reporting for a model year still in progress. The single complaint concerns the power train/engine/fuel/propulsion system, with zero crash-related or fire-related complaints on record. The trend clearly indicates that Stellantis addressed the systemic issues prevalent in 2022, with the 2026 model representing the cleanest federal record of the generation so far. However, because complaint data for the current model year is typically incomplete compared to prior years, the full scope of any emerging issues may not yet be captured. The trajectory is highly favorable, and if the vehicle has been driven and inspected as expected, it represents a strong candidate within this generation.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 201 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2508000025 REV. B | 2026-07-06 | Electrical System | Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--) |
| 21-053-26 | 2026-07-03 | Power Train | Service Transmission Message Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)… |
| 08-255-26 | 2026-07-01 | Electrical System | Navigation Won't Load On Home/Split Screen Customers may experience the following… |
| 112640 | 2026-06-30 | Engine | THROTTLE BODY – NONE |
| 112639 | 2026-06-30 | Engine | THROTTLE BODY – NONE |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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