4th Generation Grand Cherokee (2011–2021)
This generation ranks 18th in reliability out of 21 eligible Jeep generations.
3rd Generation Grand Cherokee (2005–2010)
This generation ranks 13th in reliability out of 21 eligible Jeep generations.
2nd Generation Grand Cherokee (1999–2004)
This generation ranks 10th in reliability out of 21 eligible Jeep generations.
1st Generation Grand Cherokee (1993–1998)
This generation ranks 7th in reliability out of 21 eligible Jeep generations.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Generations

The Grand Cherokee has 4 generations available in North American markets. A generation is a group of model years where few, if any, changes were made to the vehicle which means their model years tend to break in similar ways.
The 4th generation (2011—2021) has been the least reliable.
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