Last updated: 2026-10-10
Most Reliable Jeep Models — Ranked in 2026
We ranked every Jeep model and year in our database by reliability score. The average Jeep scores 67/100 across all models and years. The 2024 Jeep Compass is the most reliable Jeep with a score of 84/100.
Jeep Reliability Rankings
| # | Vehicle | Best Year | Score | Rating | Recalls | Complaints / 10k | Maint. Rating | Est. Repair Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 Jeep Compass | 2024 | 84/100 | Excellent | 0 | 3.0 | 4 | $526/yr |
| 2 | 2025 Jeep Compass | 2025 | 83/100 | Excellent | 0 | 1.3 | 4 | $526/yr |
| 3 | 2026 Jeep Wrangler | 2026 | 82/100 | Excellent | 0 | — | 3.5 | $694/yr |
| 4 | 2021 Jeep Compass | 2021 | 80/100 | Excellent | 0 | 9.3 | 4 | $526/yr |
| 5 | 2023 Jeep Compass | 2023 | 78/100 | Good | 2 | 4.5 | 4 | $526/yr |
| 6 | 2023 Jeep Renegade | 2023 | 77/100 | Good | 2 | 7.7 | 4 | $498/yr |
| 7 | 2020 Jeep Cherokee | 2020 | 76/100 | Good | 5 | — | 4 | $520/yr |
| 8 | 2022 Jeep Renegade | 2022 | 76/100 | Good | 2 | 8.7 | 4 | $498/yr |
| 9 | 2020 Jeep Compass | 2020 | 76/100 | Good | 1 | 11.9 | 4 | $526/yr |
| 10 | 2026 Jeep Cherokee | 2026 | 76/100 | Good | 2 | — | 4 | $520/yr |
| 11 | 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2025 | 75/100 | Good | 3 | 2.8 | 3.5 | $666/yr |
| 12 | 2025 Jeep Cherokee | 2025 | 75/100 | Good | 3 | — | 4 | $520/yr |
| 13 | 2020 Jeep Renegade | 2020 | 75/100 | Good | 3 | 9.9 | 4 | $498/yr |
| 14 | 2021 Jeep Renegade | 2021 | 75/100 | Good | 2 | 13.6 | 4 | $498/yr |
| 15 | 2019 Jeep Renegade | 2019 | 75/100 | Good | 4 | 10.0 | 4 | $498/yr |
| 16 | 2025 Jeep Wrangler | 2025 | 74/100 | Good | 4 | 2.9 | 3.5 | $694/yr |
| 17 | 2025 Jeep Wagoneer | 2025 | 72/100 | Good | 1 | 1.1 | 3 | $784/yr |
| 18 | 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2020 | 72/100 | Good | 3 | 9.9 | 3.5 | $666/yr |
| 19 | 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2026 | 70/100 | Good | 2 | — | 3.5 | $666/yr |
| 20 | 2022 Jeep Compass | 2022 | 70/100 | Good | 4 | 23.7 | 4 | $526/yr |
| 21 | 2019 Jeep Compass | 2019 | 70/100 | Good | 2 | 21.2 | 4 | $526/yr |
| 22 | 2018 Jeep Cherokee | 2018 | 68/100 | Good | 18 | — | 4 | $520/yr |
| 23 | 2019 Jeep Cherokee | 2019 | 67/100 | Good | 17 | — | 4 | $520/yr |
| 24 | 2021 Jeep Cherokee | 2021 | 67/100 | Good | 18 | — | 4 | $520/yr |
| 25 | 2024 Jeep Cherokee | 2024 | 67/100 | Good | 20 | — | 4 | $520/yr |
| 26 | 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2019 | 67/100 | Good | 7 | 13.8 | 3.5 | $666/yr |
| 27 | 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2024 | 66/100 | Good | 20 | 9.4 | 3.5 | $666/yr |
| 28 | 2023 Jeep Cherokee | 2023 | 66/100 | Good | 22 | — | 4 | $520/yr |
| 29 | 2024 Jeep Wagoneer | 2024 | 66/100 | Good | 6 | 10.4 | 3 | $784/yr |
| 30 | 2018 Jeep Renegade | 2018 | 65/100 | Good | 2 | 45.3 | 4 | $498/yr |
| 31 | 2025 Jeep Gladiator | 2025 | 64/100 | Good | 0 | — | 2 | |
| 32 | 2026 Jeep Gladiator | 2026 | 64/100 | Good | 0 | — | 2 | |
| 33 | 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2023 | 63/100 | Good | 22 | 14.8 | 3.5 | $666/yr |
| 34 | 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2021 | 63/100 | Good | 15 | 16.8 | 3.5 | $666/yr |
| 35 | 2019 Jeep Wrangler | 2019 | 62/100 | Good | 9 | 30.3 | 3.5 | $694/yr |
| 36 | 2023 Jeep Wrangler | 2023 | 62/100 | Good | 13 | 18.2 | 3.5 | $694/yr |
| 37 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2022 | 62/100 | Good | 14 | 8.6 | 3.5 | $666/yr |
| 38 | 2022 Jeep Wrangler | 2022 | 62/100 | Good | 14 | 17.3 | 3.5 | $694/yr |
| 39 | 2018 Jeep Compass | 2018 | 61/100 | Good | 6 | 53.3 | 4 | $526/yr |
| 40 | 2020 Jeep Wrangler | 2020 | 61/100 | Good | 12 | 27.1 | 3.5 | $694/yr |
| 41 | 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2018 | 60/100 | Good | 11 | 35.7 | 3.5 | $666/yr |
| 42 | 2024 Jeep Gladiator | 2024 | 59/100 | Mixed | 1 | — | 2 | |
| 43 | 2023 Jeep Wagoneer | 2023 | 59/100 | Mixed | 8 | 31.9 | 3 | $784/yr |
| 44 | 2021 Jeep Wrangler | 2021 | 56/100 | Mixed | 16 | 40.4 | 3.5 | $694/yr |
| 45 | 2024 Jeep Wrangler | 2024 | 56/100 | Mixed | 12 | 46.4 | 3.5 | $694/yr |
| 46 | 2022 Jeep Wagoneer | 2022 | 55/100 | Mixed | 9 | 52.2 | 3 | $784/yr |
| 47 | 2018 Jeep Wrangler | 2018 | 54/100 | Mixed | 14 | 72.9 | 3.5 | $694/yr |
| 48 | 2023 Jeep Gladiator | 2023 | 51/100 | Mixed | 5 | — | 2 | |
| 49 | 2021 Jeep Gladiator | 2021 | 49/100 | Mixed | 7 | — | 2 | |
| 50 | 2020 Jeep Gladiator | 2020 | 49/100 | Mixed | 7 | — | 2 | |
| 51 | 2022 Jeep Gladiator | 2022 | 49/100 | Mixed | 7 | — | 2 |
Model Summaries
Jeep Cherokee
Reliability is good and close to average for SUVs, and the 2020 model year is the one to favor because it has far fewer recalls than most other years. The two problems that matter most are power transfer unit failures, shown by a Service 4WD light and grinding from the drivetrain, and heavy oil use with no low-oil warning that can stall the engine.
Average score: 70/100. Best year: 2020 (76/100). 8 years tracked.
Jeep Compass
Good overall for a compact SUV, with yearly repair costs close to the class average. The 2018 model year is the one to skip, because owners report heavy oil use and engines that shut off while driving. The 2024 is the better pick, with far fewer complaints. Electrical faults, from dead batteries to a blank touchscreen, show up in every year.
Average score: 75/100. Best year: 2024 (84/100). 8 years tracked.
Jeep Gladiator
Used Gladiators rate well below other trucks, and the trouble sits mostly in the early years. Steering is the big one: loose, wandering steering and a violent front-end shake called death wobble. Dash screens that go black come next. Favor 2024 over 2020 and 2021, which drew the most complaints. The 2025 and 2026 trucks look clean mainly because they have had little time on the road.
Average score: 55/100. Best year: 2024 (59/100). 7 years tracked.
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Reliability standing is good, but the Grand Cherokee ranks below average among SUVs, and repair costs run above the midsize SUV norm at about $666 a year. The 2020 model is the best-supported pick, while 2018 is the one to skip. Watch for touchscreens that delaminate and press buttons on their own, and for vehicles that roll away after being shifted into park.
Average score: 66/100. Best year: 2020 (72/100). 9 years tracked.
Jeep Renegade
Reliability is good, and this compact SUV rates above average among SUVs on the site. The 2018 model year is the one to skip, because heavy oil use can shut the engine off while driving. Electrical trouble shows up in every year, from failing Uconnect touchscreens to fires in parked cars. The 2023 is the better buy.
Average score: 74/100. Best year: 2023 (77/100). 6 years tracked.
Jeep Wagoneer
Used Wagoneers have a good reliability standing but sit below average among SUVs. The problem to know about is sudden shutdowns while driving, which can take out power steering and brake assist. The 2022 is the year to skip, and the 2024 is the better buy. The 2025 shows few complaints mostly because it has had less time on the road.
Average score: 63/100. Best year: 2024 (66/100). 4 years tracked.
Jeep Wrangler
Rated good but below average among SUVs, the Wrangler is best bought as a 2023 and costs more to keep running than the compact SUV average. Steering is the big complaint: the wheel goes heavy or the front end shakes violently at highway speed, worst in 2018 and 2021. Electrical faults and failed manual clutches also appear. Repairs average $694 a year against $521 for compact SUVs.
Average score: 63/100. Best year: 2023 (62/100). 9 years tracked.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the most reliable Jeep?
- Based on our data, the 2024 Jeep Compass is the most reliable Jeep with a score of 84/100 ("Excellent"). It has 0 recalls and 34 owner complaints.
- Are Jeep vehicles reliable?
- Jeep vehicles have an average reliability score of 67/100 across all models and years in our database. Individual models vary, so checking the specific model year you're considering is important.
- Which Jeep models should I avoid?
- Based on our data, these Jeep model-years are statistical outliers within their lines: 2018 Renegade (65/100), 2018 Compass (61/100), 2018 Grand Cherokee (60/100), 2024 Wrangler (56/100), 2022 Wagoneer (55/100), 2018 Wrangler (54/100), 2021 Gladiator (49/100), 2022 Gladiator (49/100). These have higher recall counts and complaint volumes relative to their siblings.
- How do Jeep repair costs compare?
- Repair costs vary by model. Check the detailed rankings table above for estimated annual repair costs for each Jeep model year.
How we score Jeep model years
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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