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Reliability Database
Jeep

Grand Cherokee

Midsize SUV
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.2)
4 Generations
59 Engines Rated
22,813 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
37 recommended 12 caution 10 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2004 WJ
20 engines
6,085 complaints 🔥 94 ☠ 11
5.9L 8-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.8)
→
2005-2010 WK
18 engines
5,410 complaints 🔥 50 ☠ 2
3.0L Turbo 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.5)
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2011-2021 WK2
16 engines
10,123 complaints 🔥 286 ☠ 3
3.6L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.9)
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2022-2025 WL
5 engines
1,195 complaints 🔥 9 ☠ 2
Unknown ✅ Recommended (4.2)
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