2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Safety Rating
Midsize SUVs Β· Current IIHS listing Β· IIHS source checked 2026-10-21
The 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is not yet ranked. Our required evidence is complete for 3 of 4 primary tests and 3 of 4 selected occupant-protection details, and no result for the combined pedestrian front crash prevention protocol. Missing results are shown as missing, never assumed.
Reported so far: Small overlap front Good; Side (updated test) Good; Headlights Acceptable; Seat belt reminders Marginal; Latch ease of use Good.
Which build and equipment does this score describe?
Latest applicable build; standard AEB and lowest current-trim headlight rating. Headlights use the lowest rating among applicable current trims; this is a conservative equipment baseline, not a claim that every trim has identical results. Confirm the production date and equipment of the car you are buying.
- Rating applies to 2023-27 models built after May 2023
Headlights: baseline Acceptable
- Acceptable β Trim level(s): Laredo trim, Laredo X trim
Pedestrian crash prevention: baseline Not established; best reported Acceptable
- Acceptable β optional Full Speed Forward Collision Warning Plus; of the following trim lines: Laredo trim, Laredo X trim. Rating applies to 2024-27 models
Optional-system results are shown separately. Combining the best rating from different packages does not establish that one purchasable configuration earns them all. Check IIHS equipment details.
IIHS crash-test results
Detailed results by test (38 entries)
IIHS publishes these under the test they belong to, so the same label can appear more than once. Rear restraints and kinematics, rear head protection, structure and safety cage, and front restraints are the four that count toward the score (25%).
Small overlap front
Rating applies to 2021-27 models
Small overlap front
Rating applies to 2022-27 models
Side: updated test
Rating applies to 2023-27 models built after May 2023
Headlights
Β· Trim level(s): Laredo trim, Laredo X trim
Front crash prevention: pedestrian
Rating applies to 2024-27 models Β· optional Full Speed Forward Collision Warning Plus; of the following trim lines: Laredo trim, Laredo X trim
Seat belt reminders
Rating applies to 2022-27 models
Child seat anchors
Rating applies to 2022-27 models
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How the score is built
IIHS crash-test videos
No crash-test video was found on the saved IIHS page for this model year. Visit IIHS for the latest test details and any newly added videos.
Real-world context
| Measure | Result | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Class driver death rate | 27 per million registered vehicle-years | Midsize SUVs as a class, adjusted for driver age and sex (Farmer, 2023); all vehicles average 38. Class context only. |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD (2017-20) driver death rate | 12 (95% CI 6β17) | Earlier model years of this nameplate; class average for that study 24.9. Reflects who bought and drove those cars as well as the car. |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 2WD (2017-20) driver death rate | 40 (95% CI 18β62) | Earlier model years of this nameplate; class average for that study 24.9. Reflects who bought and drove those cars as well as the car. |
Compared with other midsize SUVs
Closest-scoring current midsize SUVs with complete IIHS records, plus the class leader. See every midsize SUVs ranked β
| Vehicle | Class rank | IIHS award | Rear restraints | Starts at | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Kia Telluride | #1 of 32 | TSP+ | $39,190 | 96.8 | |
| 2026 Jeep Wrangler | #27 of 32 | β | $36,035 | 75.9 | |
| 2026 Toyota Highlander | #28 of 32 | β | $40,000 | 75.6 | |
| 2026 Toyota Crown Signia | #29 of 32 | β | $44,390 | 75.1 |
Other model years of the Jeep Grand Cherokee L
| Model year | Status | IIHS award | Primary tests reported | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L | Archived | β | 2/4 | Not ranked |
Each model year keeps its own record. Ratings from one year are never copied to another unless IIHS states the test applies.
Our analysis
The 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee L belongs to the Midsize SUVs class. This class has a below-average driver death rate compared with the national average of 38 deaths per million registered vehicle-years. The class figure is adjusted for driver age and sex, which removes a large part of the selection effect in raw death rates. It is still a class average, not a measurement of this model.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee L has no IIHS Top Safety Pick award in the 2026 award cycle. That can mean a result below the award threshold in one test, or tests IIHS has not completed. Absence of an award is not evidence that the vehicle is unsafe.
Across the 5 IIHS rating categories reported, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L earned 3 Good ratings. Results below Good deserve attention, especially the updated frontal and side tests that IIHS toughened in 2022 and 2023. Our updated crash test analysis explains what changed.
This analysis is produced independently; we have no affiliation with Jeep or any manufacturer. Read the full methodology or learn more about us.
Safety recalls for the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
We do not have a verified NHTSA recall lookup for this model and year. An unmatched or unavailable lookup is not evidence of a clean recall record.
Recall campaigns from the NHTSA recalls database, retrieved 2026-10-21. A recall applies to a range of build dates, not necessarily every car of this model year, so confirm against your own VIN. Recalls do not affect the safety score on this page.
Questions about the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Is the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee L a safe car?
IIHS has published 3 of the 4 primary tests and 3 of the 4 occupant-protection details for the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. Available results are shown below. Only current models with all required results enter the ranking.
What is the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee L IIHS rating?
IIHS reports: small overlap front = Good; side: updated test = Good; headlights = Acceptable; seat belt reminders = Marginal; latch ease of use = Good.
Is the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee L an IIHS Top Safety Pick?
No. The 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee L does not hold an IIHS Top Safety Pick award for the 2027 model year, which can reflect a result below Good in a qualifying test or tests that IIHS has not yet completed.
How does the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee L compare with other midsize SUVs?
The class leader is the 2027 Kia Telluride at 96.8/100. The comparison table on this page lists the closest-scoring current midsize SUVs with complete records.
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