2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee
midsize SUV / 4-door SUV
Award applies only to vehicles built after March 2023
Small overlap front: driver-side
Rating applies to 2022-24 models
Tested vehicle: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Laredo 4-door 4wd
The Jeep Grand Cherokee L, a 3-row version of the Grand Cherokee, was introduced in the 2021 model year and the 2-row Jeep Grand Cherokee was redesigned for the 2022 model year.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
Action shot taken during the driver-side small overlap frontal crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained very well.
The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury.
The driver's space was maintained well, and risk of injuries to the dummy's legs and feet was low.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CEN2208 |
|---|---|
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 8 |
| Footrest (cm) | 7 |
| Left toepan (cm) | 4 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 10 |
| Parking brake (cm) | |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 2 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Steering column | 3 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 8 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 7 |
| Lower instrument panel (cm) | 7 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CEN2208 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 87 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.5 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 6 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.14 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 22 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 1.3 |
| Right | 0.1 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 3 |
| Right | 1 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.42 |
| Right | 0.46 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 2.1 |
| Right | 0.8 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 64 |
| Right | 33 |
Small overlap front: passenger-side
Rating applies to 2022-24 models
Tested vehicle: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited 4-door 4wd
The Jeep Grand Cherokee L, a 3-row version of the Grand Cherokee, was introduced in the 2021 model year and the 2-row Jeep Grand Cherokee was redesigned for the 2022 model year. Beginning with 2022 models, modifications were made to the front passenger-side carpet pad to improve occupant safety in passenger-side small overlap crashes. Passenger-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L conducted by Stellantis.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on passenger side
| Test ID | VTP2221 |
|---|---|
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 9 |
| Footrest (cm) | 9 |
| Right toepan (cm) | 5 |
| Center toepan (cm) | 2 |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 1 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Center dash (cm) | 4 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 7 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 6 |
| Right lower dash (cm) | 6 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | VTP2221 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 111 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.6 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 17 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.19 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 16 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.8 |
| Right | 0.6 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 1 |
| Right | 1 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.33 |
| Right | 0.35 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 1.9 |
| Right | 2.8 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 26 |
| Right | 48 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTP2221 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 92 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.5 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 5 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.14 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 24 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.1 |
| Right | 0.3 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 1 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.21 |
| Right | 0.21 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 0.4 |
| Right | 0.6 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 26 |
| Right | 21 |
Moderate overlap front: original test
Rating applies to 2022-24 models
Tested vehicle: 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited 4-door 4wd
The Jeep Grand Cherokee L, a 3-row version of the Grand Cherokee, was introduced in the 2021 model year and the 2-row Jeep Grand Cherokee was redesigned for the 2022 model year. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2021 Grand Cherokee L conducted by Stellantis.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Leg/foot, left | |
| Leg/foot, right | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | VTF2210 |
|---|---|
| Footwell intrusion | |
| Footrest (cm) | 1 |
| Left (cm) | 3 |
| Center (cm) | 5 |
| Right (cm) | 5 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 9 |
| Instrument panel rearward movement | |
| Left (cm) | 1 |
| Right (cm) | 1 |
| Steering column movement | |
| Upward (cm) | -3 |
| Rearward (cm) | -7 |
| A-pillar rearward movement (cm) | 1 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTF2210 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 214 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.7 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 8 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.22 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 25 |
| Legs | |
| Femur force - left (kN) | 0.6 |
| Femur force - right (kN) | 0.7 |
| Knee displacement - left (mm) | 1 |
| Knee displacement - right (mm) | 3 |
| Maximum tibia index - left | 0.43 |
| Maximum tibia index - right | 0.31 |
| Tibia axial force - left (kN) | 2.0 |
| Tibia axial force - right (kN) | 2.8 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 45 |
| Right | 114 |
Moderate overlap front: updated test
Rating applies to 2022-24 models
Tested vehicle: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4-door 4wd
The Jeep Grand Cherokee (2-row) was redesigned for the 2022 model year. These ratings do not apply to the 3-row version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Thigh/hip | |
| Leg/foot | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Thigh | |
|
Rear passenger restraints and dummy kinematics
| |
View of the vehicle after the crash showing the airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.
The rear passenger dummy's head approached the front seatback, which increases the risk of head injuries.
Rear passenger dummy injury values indicate a likely risk of injury to the head or neck and chest. During the crash, the shoulder belt remained in an ideal position on the dummy’s chest.
The rear passenger dummy's lap belt remained in the ideal position on the pelvis.
During rebound the rear passenger dummy's head moved outside of the side curtain airbag. The head protection is inadequate and puts the head at risk of possible contact with outside objects.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CEF2214 |
|---|---|
| Footwell intrusion | |
| Footrest (cm) | 2 |
| Left (cm) | 4 |
| Center (cm) | 7 |
| Right (cm) | 4 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 9 |
| Instrument panel rearward movement | |
| Left (cm) | 0 |
| Right (cm) | 0 |
| Steering column movement | |
| Upward (cm) | -3 |
| Rearward (cm) | -8 |
| A-pillar rearward movement (cm) | 0 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CEF2214 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 252 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.0 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 11 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.23 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 29 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.8 |
| Right | 1.6 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 1 |
| Right | 3 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.29 |
| Right | 0.42 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 2.2 |
| Right | 2.7 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 39 |
| Right | 51 |
Rear passenger injury measures
| Test ID | CEF2214 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 for head contact during forward excursion |
no contact
|
| Peak gs at hard contact | |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 3.2 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.0 |
| Maximum Nij for head contact during forward excursion |
no contact
|
| Chest | |
| Chest index | 54 |
| Shoulder belt tension (kN) | 9.2 |
| Thigh (kN) | |
| Left femur compression | 0.6 |
| Right femur compression | 0.4 |
Side: updated test
Rating applies to 2023-24 models built after March 2023
Tested vehicle: 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4-door 4wd
The Jeep Grand Cherokee (2-row) was redesigned for the 2022 model year. Beginning with 2023 models built after March 2023, structural modifications were made to the underbody to prevent fuel leaks in side impact crashes. (Information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on the driver door or adjacent B-pillar.)
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis | |
| Driver head protection | |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis | |
| Rear passenger head protection | |
View of the vehicle just after the crash test.
View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.
Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side airbags.
Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was protected by the side airbag.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CES2313 |
|---|---|
| B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm) | -19.0 |
| Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. | |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CES2313 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 253 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.8 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.2 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 31 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.0 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 34 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 33 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 3.08 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.47 |
| Pelvis | |
| Combined force (kN) | 4.5 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | CES2313 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 185 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.2 |
| Compression (kN) | 1.4 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 34 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.7 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 41 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 28 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 3.52 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.58 |
| Pelvis | |
| Combined force (kN) | 3.6 |
Rating applies to 2022-23 models built before April 2023
Tested vehicle: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4-door 4wd
The Jeep Grand Cherokee (2-row) was redesigned for the 2022 model year. A fuel leak occurred during the crash test because the underbody adjacent to the fuel tank deformed, causing a sharp sheet metal edge to puncture the fuel tank. Stellantis has identified the issue and implemented structural modifications beginning with 2023 models built after March 2023 (Information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on the driver door or adjacent B-pillar.)
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis | |
| Driver head protection | |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis | |
| Rear passenger head protection | |
View of the vehicle just after the crash test.
View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.
Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side airbags.
Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was protected by the side airbag.
During the crash test, the fuel tank was punctured by sharp sheet metal from the deformed underbody, allowing simulated fuel to leak out of the vehicle following the impact.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CES2238 |
|---|---|
| B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm) | -21.5 |
| Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. | |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CES2238 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 176 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.1 |
| Compression (kN) | 1.5 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 29 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.2 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 38 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 23 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 3.44 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.56 |
| Pelvis | |
| Combined force (kN) | 3.2 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | CES2238 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 133 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.4 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.3 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 22 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.0 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 33 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 30 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 3.31 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.51 |
| Pelvis | |
| Combined force (kN) | 3.6 |
Headlights
Ratings are given for 4 different headlight variations available on this vehicle.
Trim level(s)
- Limited trim; built after January 2023
- Overland trim; built after January 2023
- Summit trim; built after January 2023
| Low-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
|---|---|
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating | |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on both right curves, fair on the sharp left curve and inadequate on the gradual left curve.
The low beams never exceeded glare limits.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and fair on the left side. On curves, visibility was good on the gradual right curve and fair on the sharp right and both left curves.
High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway, on both left curves and on the sharp right curve.
| Trim level(s) |
|
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating Applies to 2023-24 models built after January 2023 |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 92.9 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 61.7 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 74.2 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 54.8 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 57.9 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 49.0 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 143.2 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 129.7 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 81.0 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 68.6 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 61.9 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 55.8 m |
Trim level(s)
- Laredo trim; built after January 2023
| Low-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
|---|---|
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | No |
|
Overall rating | |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on both right curves, fair on the sharp left curve and inadequate on the gradual left curve.
The low beams never exceeded glare limits.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and fair on the left side. On curves, visibility was good on the gradual right curve and fair on the sharp right and both left curves.
| Trim level(s) |
|
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | No |
|
Overall rating Applies to 2023-24 models built after January 2023 |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 92.9 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 61.7 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 74.2 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 54.8 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 57.9 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 49.0 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 143.2 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 129.7 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 81.0 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 68.6 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 61.9 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 55.8 m |
Trim level(s)
- Limited trim; built before February 2023
- Trailhawk trim; built before February 2023
- Overland trim; built before February 2023
- Summit trim; built before February 2023
| Low-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
|---|---|
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating | |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good in all 4 tests.
The low beams created excessive glare.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on the right side of the road and inadequate on the left side. On curves, visibility was good on both right curves and fair on both left curves.
High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and on both left curves.
| Trim level(s) |
|
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating Applies to 2022-23 models built before February 2023 |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 95.6 m | 27.0% |
| Straightaway left edge | 66.7 m | 27.0% |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 82.8 m | 86.4% |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 65.7 m | 23.5% |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 65.6 m | 142.7% |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 55.4 m | 14.6% |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 138.2 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 106.7 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 85.6 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 69.8 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 66.4 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 56.3 m |
Trim level(s)
- Laredo trim; built before February 2023
| Low-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
|---|---|
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | No |
|
Overall rating | |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good in all 4 tests.
The low beams created excessive glare.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on the right side of the road and inadequate on the left side. On curves, visibility was good on both right curves and fair on both left curves.
| Trim level(s) |
|
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | No |
|
Overall rating Applies to 2022-23 models built before February 2023 |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 95.6 m | 27.0% |
| Straightaway left edge | 66.7 m | 27.0% |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 82.8 m | 86.4% |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 65.7 m | 23.5% |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 65.6 m | 142.7% |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 55.4 m | 14.6% |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 138.2 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 106.7 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 85.6 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 69.8 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 66.4 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 56.3 m |
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
Front crash prevention: pedestrian (day)
Front crash prevention: pedestrian (night)
Ratings are given for 2 different systems available on this vehicle.
Seat belt reminders
Rating applies to 2022-24 models
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Front row | |
| Unbelted occupant alert (audible & visual) | |
| Initiation time | |
| Duration | Long enough (90+ seconds) |
| Volume | |
| Audio frequency | |
| Second row | |
| Startup status alert (visual) | None |
| Background cabin sound pressure level at 24 km/h | 51 dB |
| Audible signal sound pressure level at 24 km/h | 64 dB |
| Difference between background and signal | 13.1 dB |
| Background cabin sound pressure level at 40 km/h | 55 dB |
| Audible signal sound pressure level at 40 km/h | 62 dB |
| Difference between background and signal | 6.6 dB |
| Dominant audio frequency | 776 Hz |