Jeep Grand Cherokee: best and worst years
3 generations sold in Australia, rated from our guides
Most caution: WH / WK (2005-2010), WK2 (2011-2021), WL (2021-2026).
2005-2010WH / WK
CautionCaution because of 17 known problems, 3 high-severity, led by Oil-cooler seal leak ('black death') and Swirl-flap carbon binding / flap ingestion.
Full WH / WK guide →2011-2021WK2
CautionCaution because of 19 known problems, 7 high-severity, led by TIPM (power module) electrical faults and Quadra-Lift air suspension leaks / faults.
Year-specific notes in the guide
- 2011-2014TIPM (power module) electrical faults (Any (worse on 2011-2014))
- 2011-2013Left cylinder head valve-seat / valve-guide defect (2011-2013)
- 2014+ZF 845RE 8-speed shudder / harsh shifts (2014+)
2021-2026WL
CautionCaution because of 11 known problems, 3 high-severity, led by Rear coil spring detachment (recall) and Upper control arm ball joint separation (recall).
Full WL guide →Verdicts are the ratings in each FlamingCars guide; reasons and year notes come from the problems those guides list. Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection.