2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Safety Rating
Large SUVs Β· Current IIHS listing Β· IIHS source checked 2026-10-22
The 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is not yet ranked. Our required evidence is complete for 3 of 4 primary tests and 4 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; Moderate overlap front (updated test) Marginal; Side (updated test) Good; 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.
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 (49 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 2026 models
Small overlap front
Rating applies to 2026 models
Moderate overlap front: updated test
Rating applies to 2026 models
Side: updated test
Rating applies to 2026 models
Seat belt reminders
Rating applies to 2026 models
Child seat anchors
Rating applies to 2026 models
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How the score is built
See our full scoring methodology and rules β
NHTSA 5-star rating
2026 JEEP GRAND WAGONEER SUV N/A 4WD
NHTSA stars are shown for reference and carry no weight in the score. NHTSA source. Why the two programs disagree β
IIHS crash-test videos
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Load a player to watch on this page, or use the YouTube link. Video footage helps explain the test; the published injury measurements and ratings are the basis for comparison.
Small overlap front: Driver-side
Tested vehicle: 2023 Jeep Wagoneer Series II Carbide 4-door 4wd
Rating applies to 2026 models
Moderate overlap front: updated test
Tested vehicle: 2023 Jeep Wagoneer Series II Carbide 4-door 4wd
Rating applies to 2026 models
Side: updated test
Tested vehicle: 2023 Jeep Wagoneer Series II Carbide 4-door 4wd
Rating applies to 2026 models
Real-world context
| Measure | Result | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Class driver death rate | 20 per million registered vehicle-years | Large SUVs as a class, adjusted for driver age and sex (Farmer, 2023); all vehicles average 38. Class context only. |
Compared with other large SUVs
Closest-scoring current large SUVs with complete IIHS records, plus the class leader. See every large SUVs ranked β
| Vehicle | Class rank | IIHS award | Rear restraints | Starts at | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Audi Q8 | #1 of 2 | β | $76,895 | 73.8 | |
| 2026 Toyota Sequoia | #2 of 2 | β | $64,825 | 71.5 |
Our analysis
The 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer belongs to the Large 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 Wagoneer 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 Wagoneer 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 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
A recall is a defect the manufacturer must fix free of charge. It is separate from the crash-test record above: a vehicle can rate Good across every test and still be recalled.
Park outside
1 campaign tells owners to park away from buildings and other vehicles, usually a fire risk. Check the VIN before driving it.
9 recall campaigns on record, covering structure, tires, visibility, back over prevention, electronic stability control (esc), air bags, electrical system.
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Structure: body, roof and pillars
Risk: Detached roof rack crossbars can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the roof rack crossbar pivot bolts, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed October 8, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available.
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Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk: A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of low tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio frequency hub software, free of charge.
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Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge.
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Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
Risk: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
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Electronic stability control (esc)
Risk: A loss of electronic stability control and/or electronic brake assist increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the brake system control module software, free of charge.
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Air bags: air bag/restraint control module, software
Risk: Delayed air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Some
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Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reconnect the wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge.
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Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery Park outside
Risk: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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
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Electrical system: propulsion system
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the hybrid control processer software, free of charge.
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 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Is the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer a safe car?
IIHS has published 3 of the 4 primary tests and 4 of the 4 occupant-protection details for the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. Available results are shown below. Only current models with all required results enter the ranking.
What is the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer IIHS rating?
IIHS reports: small overlap front = Good; moderate overlap front: updated test = Marginal; side: updated test = Good; seat belt reminders = Marginal; latch ease of use = Good.
Is the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer an IIHS Top Safety Pick?
No. The 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer does not hold an IIHS Top Safety Pick award for the 2026 model year, which can reflect a result below Good in a qualifying test or tests that IIHS has not yet completed.
What is the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer NHTSA rating?
NHTSA gives the 2026 JEEP GRAND WAGONEER SUV N/A 4WD an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (frontal 5, side 5, rollover 3). NHTSA stars are shown for reference and are not part of our score.
How does the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer compare with other large SUVs?
The class leader is the 2026 Audi Q8 at 73.8/100. The comparison table on this page lists the closest-scoring current large SUVs with complete records.
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