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Jeep Grand Cherokee

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 82% Detailed ratings

Price $37,995 – $49,995 Payments

Fuel consumption 8.9 – 13.0 L/100km

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The newcomer of the year at Jeep is the Grand Cherokee. Although it still has the lines of the old generation, the JGC is new from A to Z, beginning with its engine, which has quickly spread throughout the Chrysler line. A 290-hp 3.6-litre V6, it can tow up to 5,000 lbs or 2,269 kg. There’s also the very well known 5.7-litre V8 Hemi with its 7,200-lb or 3,300-kg towing capacity.

Tests and Features

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10 New Vehicles With a Long List of Recalls

Buying a brand-new vehicle or a completely redesigned model in the first year of a new generation is always risky as quality problems are more likely to occur. Oh sure, the manufacturer's warranty is there to protect you, but the experience can still be frustrating. It's best to wait a …February 21, 2025

Top 10 Least Reliable 2025 Models According to Consumer Reports

Have you seen the rankings of the best auto brands and models for predicted reliability that U.S. magazine Consumer Reports published this week? Subaru leads the industry for 2025, and 8 of the 10 most reliable brands are from either Japan or South Korea. But what about the least reliable? December 6, 2024

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EcoDiesel Engine Recall for Ram and Jeep

Jeep ’s and Ram ’s 3.0-litre EcoDiesel V6 is very popular because of its great fuel economy (about 30% less than the 5.7-litre V8 HEMI) and its remarkable torque (up to 480 ft-lb). However, it’s a more expensive option at purchase and you also have to buy DEF to feed …June 22, 2022

Top 10 Best SUVs for Off-Road Enthusiasts

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe: A Light Shade of Green

Following the Jeep Wrangler last year, it’s now the brand new 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee ’s turn to add a 4xe plug-in hybrid variant. We recently headed to Austin, Texas to see what it’s all about and give you our first driving impressions. Familiar Tech For starters, the Grand Cherokee …April 19, 2022

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L: Living in the Wagoneer's Massive Shadow

A few months ago, when I got behind the wheel of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer , I thought Jeep had reached the pinnacle in its design and amenities capabilities. Here was the best. Here was the end all. And then I was handed the keys to the Grand Cherokee L. April 12, 2022

Looking For a Good Used Off-Road SUV? Check Out These Models

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The call of nature is getting louder and louder, and this is shown by the market being recently flooded with many new vehicle models focused on off-road driving. You're dreaming of adventure as well? We understand. But are you ready to wait many long months to become the owner of …April 8, 2022

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Potential Engine Failure Leads to Yet Another Recall on Jeep’s PHEVs

Seriously, what’s the deal with Jeep ’s plug-in hybrid SUVs? We recently reported about an unresolved fire risk that forced the company to issue a new recall, as repairs that were previously carried out on some vehicles may not be fully effective. And just a few days ago, yet another …November 17, 2025

Jeep’s Plug-in Hybrids Recalled Again Over Fire Risk

Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

The Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe are once again under fire for, well, a fire risk. More than 340,000 units are being recalled in North America including some 20,700 in Canada. More specifically, we are talking about the 2021-2025 models in the case of the Wrangler 4xe and …November 4, 2025

Refreshed 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Gains 4-Cylinder Hurricane Turbo Engine

After introducing the brand new Cherokee and announcing an updated Grand Wagoneer for 2026, Jeep today revealed key changes to the 2026 Grand Cherokee . The biggest news is under the hood. Sadly for some, perhaps, the HEMI V8 is not coming back. Forget about the six-cylinder Hurricane, too. However, …October 28, 2025

Jeep Teases Recon Arrival, Updates Grand Wagoneer

Jeep has announced several upcoming changes to its vehicle lineup, including an update to its Grand Wagoneer and the upcoming arrival of the Recon electric utility vehicle. In a short video clip, the manufacturer unveiled the visually refreshed Grand Wagoneer, which will also get mechanical, and technological updates. Aesthetically, it …August 8, 2025

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Teaser Hints at Subtle Refresh

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is about to receive a series of changes for the 2026 model year, as previewed today by the company. Curiously, the press release uses the words “next-generation” and “new chapter.” Remember, the current Grand Cherokee was introduced for 2022, while the three-row Grand Cherokee L debuted …May 8, 2025

Jeep’s HEMI V8 Now Just One Step Away From Retirement

Once a popular engine within the Jeep lineup, the venerable HEMI V8 is now just one step away from retirement after the company decided to stop offering it with the three-row Grand Cherokee L for the 2025 model year. The 5.7-litre mill endowed the midsize SUV with 357 horsepower and …October 10, 2024

Jeep’s Two Bestsellers on Halt Due to Production Adjustments, High Inventories

Stellantis has confirmed to U.S. media outlets including The Wall Street Journal that production of the Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee was put on halt in recent days, though it didn’t specify the reasons or the duration of the stoppage. Production was scheduled to return to normal on Thursday, the …September 6, 2024

126,000 Stellantis Vehicles in Canada Need Software Fix to Camera Issue

Rear-view camera issues are commonplace in this day and age, with the latest example coming from Stellantis. The automaker has just announced a recall on nearly 1.2 million SUVs, vans and pickups in North America including approximately 126,000 in Canada. Affected models include the 2022-2023 Jeep Compass , Grand Cherokee …June 18, 2024

Exclusive Jeep Slashes Grand Cherokee 4xe Price in Canada, PHEV Incentives Now Available

Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

The Jeep brand is going through a rough stretch from a sales standpoint, and particularly the Grand Cherokee . Customers can now get generous rebates from the manufacturer, including on 2024 models, but the big news this week is that Stellantis Canada has dramatically cut the price of the Grand …May 9, 2024

Suspension Issues Keep Plaguing the New Jeep Grand Cherokee

The list of recalls affecting the latest-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee is starting to grow quite a bit. Two more were announced just this week, including one that involves 338,000 units in the U.S. and over 17,000 in Canada. Specifically, the 2022-2023 Grand Cherokee and long-wheelbase 2021-2023 Grand Cherokee L are …March 1, 2024

Jeep’s SUV Production Scaled Down, Jobs Cut

Jeep ’s parent company Stellantis announced on Thursday that the Detroit plant (4,600 employees) where the Grand Cherokee is built will temporarily move from three to two shifts and reduce production in the process, though it failed to specify how many units will be cut. The reason for the move …December 8, 2023

More Vehicles With Faulty Rear-View Cameras Recalled

Rear-view cameras have been mandatory in all new light-duty (4,536 kg or lighter) vehicles in Canada for a bit more than five years now. And just like any other technology, they’re bound to fail or malfunction at some point. Sometimes it’s the camera itself, while other times the centre display …August 22, 2023

Videos

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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee : first images

Premières images en action du nouveau Jeep Grand Cherokee 2022.

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L : first images

First images in action of the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L.

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Throwback Thursday

The more things change the more they remain the same? 17 years ago there was a sense SUV’s were about to take over the world, and back then consumers were paying a premium for off-road technology they would never use. Like we said some things never change. To watch all …

Motoring TV 2005 Episode 6

Hyundai in Portland 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee don't count on daytime running lights for safe visibility 2005 Buick Allure important advice for your next oil change should governments give car companies money to build factories?

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 0-100 km/h

All day, all the time, reaching for the horizon in 3.5 seconds (3.7 to 100 km/h for we Canucks). Le Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. More on the Grand Cherokee: …

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk: Listen. Look. Love.

The supercharged 6.2-litre V8 not only generates massive power from idle, but creates a soundtrack that neighbors from the town over are not soon to forget.

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Having first appeared in 1993, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has been continuously improved over the years. Today, it’s one of the best 4x4s available and it continues to attract new buyers. Most of the changes made to the Grand Cherokee for 2014 were under its hood.

The Car Guide rating 82%

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Driving	8/10
Safety	8/10
Interior	9/10
Reliability	6/10
Winter driving	9/10
Comfort	9/10

What's new in 2011

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Recalls

Fuel Supply
November 14, 2019
Brakes
September 18, 2017
Electrical
December 22, 2015
Electrical
September 9, 2014
Electrical
July 3, 2014
Brakes
April 2, 2014

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