Used car safety, rank #122 of 188
Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD Safety Rating (2022-23)
Real IIHS driver death rates for the 2022-23 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD, a midsize SUV, compared with its class and with the current model.
IIHS 2026 edition · 2021–2024 crashes. Results apply only to the model years and drivetrain shown. Read the new release and its limits · Browse the older edition. Prices and reliability from older model years have not been carried forward.
The 2022-23 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD has an IIHS driver death rate of 39 per million registered vehicle years against a midsize SUVs average of 24, which is 62% above the class average. That places it #122 of 188 used vehicles with a safety score of 42.7/100.
What the Jeep Grand Cherokee death rate means
At 39 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD is 62% worse than the midsize SUVs average of 24. The 95% confidence interval is 7 to 71, which overlaps the class average, so some of the gap may be chance.
The other-driver death rate of 56 measures the opposite risk: how many drivers of other vehicles died in crashes with a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Its 95% confidence interval is 18–94. It is higher than the Jeep Grand Cherokee's own driver death rate, the usual pattern for this class. Remember that death rates describe vehicles and their drivers together: IIHS adjusts for driver age and gender, but not for where or how carefully people drive. Our score weights this model's own rate at 70% and its class at 30%; see how we rank used cars.
Compared with similar used SUVs
The safest midsize SUVs in the IIHS study, by our score, with the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD highlighted. It ranks 9 of the 9 shown; the class leader is the Volkswagen Atlas 2WD at a death rate of 5.
| Vehicle | Years | Death rate | Score | Reliability | Used price |
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| Volkswagen Atlas 2WD | 2020-23 | 5 (0 to 16) | 89.5 | n/a | n/a |
| Toyota Highlander 4WD | 2020-23 | 7 (1 to 13) | 87.2 | n/a | n/a |
| Volkswagen Atlas 4WD | 2020-23 | 7 (0 to 16) | 87.2 | n/a | n/a |
| Kia Telluride 2WD | 2020-23 | 8 (0 to 22) | 84.6 | n/a | n/a |
| Ford Bronco 4WD | 2021-23 | 10 (1 to 19) | 83.5 | n/a | n/a |
| Chevrolet Traverse 4WD | 2022-23 | 10 (0 to 23) | 83.5 | n/a | n/a |
| Toyota Highlander hybrid 4WD | 2020-23 | 11 (1 to 20) | 82.0 | n/a | n/a |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4WD | 2022-23 | 11 (0 to 25) | 82.0 | n/a | n/a |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD (this page) | 2022-23 | 39 (7 to 71) | 42.7 | n/a | n/a |
Class average for midsize SUVs: 24 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years.
The new Jeep Grand Cherokee
Death rates lag the market by several years. For the current Jeep Grand Cherokee we score IIHS crash tests instead; here is how the latest model years rate on our new-car scale.
| Model year | Model | IIHS award | New-car score |
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| 2026 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | No award | 77.2 (provisional) |
| 2026 | Jeep Grand Cherokee L | No award | 77.2 (provisional) |
| 2026 | Jeep Grand Wagoneer | No award | 71.3 (provisional) |
New-car scores use a different scale (crash tests, not death rates) and are not directly comparable with the 42.7 used-car score above.
Safety recalls for the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD
A recall is a defect the manufacturer must repair free of charge, however old the car and whoever owns it now. On a used car this matters more than on a new one: the work is only done if a previous owner took it in.
Park outside
1 campaign tells owners to park away from buildings and other vehicles, usually a fire risk. Check the VIN before driving it. On a car this age the repair may still be outstanding.
21 recall campaigns on the 2023 model year, covering suspension, power train, air bags, electrical system, seats, visibility, seat belts, back over prevention, exterior lighting, steering, equipment.
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Suspension: rear, springs, coil springs
Risk: Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear coil spring lower isolators, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed September 29, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available.
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Power train: automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl)
Risk: A missing gear selection indicator may lead to unintended vehicle movement or a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the shifter 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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Suspension: rear, springs, coil springs
Risk: Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the rear coil spring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 12, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2026.
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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.
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Seats: mid/rear assembly, head restraint
Risk: Head restraints that do not lock can result in an increased risk of injury to seat occupants during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace both second-row seat head restraints, as necessary, free of charge.
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Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system, fan/motor
Risk: An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the blower motor, as necessary free of charge.
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Air bags: side/window
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers secured the connector, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied.
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Seat belts: critical fasteners
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt buckle may not properly restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the second-row seat buckle bolt as necessary, free of charge.
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Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge.
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Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will secure the display screen module connections, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied.
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Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will secure the coaxial cable connection, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied.
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Air bags: frontal, driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some
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Suspension: front, control arm, upper ball joint
Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the upper control arm pinch bolts, free of charge.
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Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk: High beam headlights that do not activate as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reconfigure the vehicle high beam parameters, free of charge.
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Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Risk: An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the HCP software, free of charge.
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Back over prevention: display function
Risk: A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Central Vision Park Assist Module software, free of charge.
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Suspension: rear, springs, coil springs
Risk: Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, repair the rear coil spring assemblies, free of charge.
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Steering: column
Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the intermediate shaft and assembly parts, free of charge.
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Equipment: other, labels
Risk: Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: FCA US, LLC will mail owners the warning label information, free of charge. Dealers will inspect unsold vehicles and install the required label, as necessary, free of charge.
Partial lookup: At least one NHTSA model-variant request failed. The campaigns shown were returned successfully; additional campaigns may be missing. Check your VIN.
Recall campaigns from the NHTSA recalls database, retrieved 2026-09-16. A campaign covers a range of build dates, not every car of the model year, and IIHS reports this nameplate across several years while these results are for 2023. Confirm against the VIN. Recalls do not affect the death rate on this page.
Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD: Common Questions
Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD a safe car?
Not on this measure: its drivers died at a higher rate than its class average. IIHS recorded a driver death rate of 39 per million registered vehicle years for the 2022-23 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD, 62% above the class average (24 for midsize SUVs). That earns a used-car safety score of 42.7 out of 100 and rank #122 of 188 used vehicles.
What is the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD driver death rate?
39 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, with a 95% confidence interval of 7 to 71. Drivers of other vehicles that collided with a Jeep Grand Cherokee died at a rate of 56 per million. Source: IIHS driver death rates by make and model, covering 2022-23 models.
How does the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD compare with other midsize SUVs?
The midsize SUVs class averages 24 driver deaths per million; the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD sits at 39. Among the 9 midsize SUVs compared above it ranks 9 by safety score; the top of that group is the Volkswagen Atlas 2WD with a death rate of 5.