Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2

Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 (2011–2022): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 90 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: WK2

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,820–4,880 mm RDW4,820–4,910 mm TC4,821 mm
Width1,940–1,950 mm RDW1,940–1,970 mm TC1,938 mm
Height1,750–1,790 mm RDW1,760–1,800 mm TC1,760 mm
Wheelbase2,910–2,920 mm RDW2,920–2,960 mm TC2,915 mm
Front track1,628–1,669 mm ASTRA1,620–1,660 mm TC–
Rear track1,634–1,661 mm ASTRA1,630–1,660 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight2,166–2,348 kg RDW2,087–2,336 kg TC2,056–2,388 kg
Mass in running order2,266–2,448 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight2,949 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer2,155–3,500 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer750 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW––
Doors4–5 RDW––
Fuel tank––93 L
Performance
Top speed202–257 km/h RDW–190–289 km/h
Torque347–624 Nm ASTRA–307–868 Nm
Electric motor power–100 kW NRCan–
Electric
Charging time at 240 V–3.4 h EPA–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 265/50R20, 265/60R18

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2011–2013: ★★★★☆ · 2014–2017: ★★★★★ · 2018: ★★★★☆ · 2019–2022: ★★★★★

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Natural Resources Canada, US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
4–5 years91.4% (90.1–92.5)91.0%2,108
6–8 years87.9% (87.2–88.5)86.4%8,949
9–12 years82.5% (81.7–83.3)77.9%8,835

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Brakes25.2%23.2%
Tyres21.8%29.1%
Lights and electrics8.3%12.0%
Suspension7.4%18.4%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)5.9%7.4%
Steering4.4%2.8%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

10,782 complaints for model years 2011–2022. 572 crashes · 293 fires · 455 injuries · 3 deaths

  • Electrical system 3,442
  • Engine 1,890
  • Transmission and drivetrain 1,490
  • Brakes 1,323
  • Fuel system 977
  • Seats 717

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 90 versions of the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2

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European Union 24 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂EU registrations
20225.7 L268 kW (364 PS)Petrol–345 g/km35
20213.0 L184 kW (250 PS)Diesel9.5 L/100 km WLTP252 g/km44
2013–20203.0 L184 kW (250 PS)Diesel–185–208 g/km97,526
2012–20206.4 L344 kW (468 PS)Petrol–315–338 g/km12,580
2018–20206.2 L522 kW (710 PS)Petrol–385–395 g/km1,905
2011–20203.0 L140 kW (190 PS)Diesel–185–218 g/km6,825
2016–20193.6 L213 kW (290 PS)Petrol–232–233 g/km1,006
2018–20196.2 L522 kW (710 PS)Petrol–385 g/km118
2011–20195.7 L259 kW (352 PS)Petrol–299–329 g/km1,027
20196.1 L522 kW (710 PS)Petrol–395 g/km10
20173.0 L276 kW (375 PS)Diesel–185 g/km423
20176.4 L516 kW (702 PS)Petrol–315 g/km108
2011–20173.6 L210 kW (286 PS)Flex fuel (E85)–228–256 g/km1,777
20175.7 L389 kW (529 PS)Petrol–332 g/km11
20173.6 L320 kW (435 PS)Petrol–241 g/km10
2011–20153.6 L210 kW (286 PS)Petrol–245–264 g/km990
2011–20143.0 L177 kW (241 PS)Diesel–218–219 g/km19,291
2014––Petrol–327 g/km13
20133.0 L–Other fuel–218 g/km408
2011–2013––Diesel–208–234 g/km138
2011–20133.0 L176 kW (239 PS)Diesel–218 g/km139
20112.6 L–Petrol–265 g/km96
20113.0 L160 kW (218 PS)Diesel–269 g/km82
20113.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Diesel–265 g/km36

United Kingdom 17 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
20193.0 high output 3.45 axle ratio3.0 L184 kW (250 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic9.5–9.9 L/100 km WLTP–
20196.2 Trackhawk 3.70 axle ratio6.2 L522 kW (710 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic16.7 L/100 km WLTP–
20196.4 SRT 3.70 axle ratio6.4 L344 kW (468 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic14.9 L/100 km WLTP–
2016–20183.0 high output 3.45 axle ratio · 3.0 low output · 3.0 3.45 axle ratio and 1 more trim3.0 L–Diesel8-speed automatic7.0 L/100 km NEDC184 g/km
2015–20186.4 SRT High Output 3.70 axle ratio · 6.4 SRT high output 3.70 axle ratio · 6.4 SRT and 1 more trim6.4 L–Petrol8-speed automatic13.5 L/100 km NEDC315 g/km
2015–20163.0 CRD High Output · 3.0 CRD Low Output · 3.0 CRD high output3.0 L–Diesel8-speed automatic7.5 L/100 km NEDC198 g/km
2014–20166.46.4 L–Petrol5-speed automatic14.0 L/100 km NEDC327 g/km
20153.0 CRD 3.47 axle ratio 140kW3.0 L140 kW (190 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic7.5 L/100 km NEDC198 g/km
20153.0 CRD 3.45 axle ratio 184kW3.0 L184 kW (250 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic7.5 L/100 km NEDC198 g/km
2013–20143.0 CRD high output · 3.0 CRD low output3.0 L–DieselAutomatic8.3 L/100 km NEDC218 g/km
2013–20143.0 CRD 3.47 axle ratio 140kW3.0 L140 kW (190 PS)DieselAutomatic7.5 L/100 km NEDC198 g/km
2013–20143.0 CRD 3.45 axle Ratio 184kW · 3.0 CRD 3.45 axle ratio 184kW3.0 L184 kW (250 PS)DieselAutomatic7.5 L/100 km NEDC198 g/km
2013–20146.4 SRT 8 · 6.4 SRT high output6.4 L–PetrolAutomatic14.1 L/100 km NEDC328 g/km
20136.46.4 L–PetrolAutomatic14.0 L/100 km NEDC327 g/km
20123.0 CRD · 3.0 CRD high output · 3.0 CRD low output3.0 L–Diesel5-speed automatic8.3 L/100 km NEDC218 g/km
20125.75.7 L–Petrol5-speed automatic14.1 L/100 km NEDC327 g/km
20126.4 SRT 86.4 L–Petrol5-speed automatic14.1 L/100 km NEDC328 g/km

France 11 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015GRAND CHEROKEE (2014) LIMITED/OVERLAND 3.0 l V6 CRD BVA8 · GRAND CHEROKEE (2014) SUMMIT/OVERLAND 3.0 l V6 CRD BVA8–184 kW (250 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic7.5 L/100 km NEDC198 g/km
2013–2015GRAND CHEROKEE (2014) 3.6 l V6 PENTASTAR FLEXFUEL BVA8–210 kW (286 PS)Flex fuel (E85)8-speed automatic13.8 L/100 km NEDC225 g/km
2013–2015GRAND CHEROKEE SRT (2014) 6.4 L V8 HEMI BVA8–344 kW (468 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic14.0 L/100 km NEDC327 g/km
2012–2014GRAND CHEROKEE (2012) 3.0 L V6 (190ch) · GRAND CHEROKEE (2013) 3.0 L V6 (190ch)–140 kW (190 PS)Diesel5-speed automatic8.3 L/100 km NEDC218 g/km
2012–2014GRAND CHEROKEE (2012) 3.0 L V6 (241ch) · GRAND CHEROKEE (2013) 3.0 L V6 (241ch)–177 kW (241 PS)Diesel5-speed automatic8.3 L/100 km NEDC218 g/km
2013–2014GRAND CHEROKEE (2014) LIMITED/OVERLAND 3.0 l V6 CRD BVA8 · GRAND CHEROKEE (2014) SUMMIT 3.0 l V6 CRD BVA8–184 kW (250 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic7.5 L/100 km NEDC198 g/km
2012–2014GRAND CHEROKEE (2012) 3.6 L V6 PENTASTAR FLEXFUEL BVA–210 kW (286 PS)Flex fuel (E85)5-speed automatic15.0 L/100 km NEDC246 g/km
2013–2014GRAND CHEROKEE (2013) 3.6 L V6 PENTASTAR FLEXFUEL BVA–210 kW (286 PS)Flex fuel (E85)5-speed automatic14.9 L/100 km NEDC244 g/km
2012–2014GRAND CHEROKEE (2012) 5.7 L V8 HEMI BVA6 · GRAND CHEROKEE (2013) 5.7 L V8 HEMI BVA6–259 kW (352 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic14.1 L/100 km NEDC329 g/km
2012–2014GRAND CHEROKEE 5.7 L V8 BVA5–259 kW (352 PS)Petrol5-speed automatic14.1 L/100 km NEDC327 g/km
2012–2014GRAND CHEROKEE (2012) 6.4 L V8 HEMI SRT8 · GRAND CHEROKEE (2013) 6.4 L V8 HEMI SRT8–344 kW (468 PS)Petrol5-speed automatic14.1 L/100 km NEDC328 g/km

United States 24 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2016–20273.6 LPetrol8-speed automaticRear-wheel drive21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA253–257 g/km
2022–2024SIDI; PHEV2.0 LPlug-in hybrid8-speed automaticFour-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA110 g/km
2016–20235.7 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA331 g/km
2018–20223.6 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA265 g/km
2016–20223.6 LPetrol8-speed automaticFour-wheel drive21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA257–265 g/km
2018–2021Hellcat engine6.2 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA413 g/km
2016–20216.4 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
2018–20193.0 LDiesel8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA268 g/km
2014–20183.0 LDiesel8-speed automaticRear-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA254 g/km
2014–20163.0 LDiesel8-speed automaticFour-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA268 g/km
2014–2015FFV3.6 LFlex fuel (E85)8-speed automaticRear-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
2014–2015FFV3.6 LFlex fuel (E85)8-speed automaticFour-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA285 g/km
2014–20155.7 LPetrol8-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA327 g/km
2014–20155.7 LPetrol8-speed automaticFour-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA347 g/km
2014–20156.4 LPetrol8-speed automaticFour-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
2011–2013FFV3.6 LFlex fuel (E85)5-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA288–307 g/km
2011–2013FFV3.6 LFlex fuel (E85)5-speed automaticFour-wheel drive18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA298–307 g/km
2012–20135.7 LPetrol6-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345–347 g/km
2012–20135.7 LPetrol6-speed automaticFour-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA366–368 g/km
2012–20136.4 LPetrol5-speed automaticFour-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA383–394 g/km
2012FFV3.6 LFlex fuel (E85)5-speed automaticAll-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
20113.6 LPetrol5-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
20113.6 LPetrol5-speed automaticFour-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
20115.7 LPetrol5-speed automaticFour-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km

Canada 14 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2014–2026Sport utility vehicle: Standard3.6 LPetrol8-speed automatic10.9–12.1 L/100 km 5-cycle256–278 g/km–
2022–2025Sport utility vehicle: Standard2.0 LPlug-in hybrid8-speed automatic10.0 L/100 km 5-cycle110 g/km42 km
2014–2023Sport utility vehicle: Standard5.7 LPetrol8-speed automatic14.0–14.8 L/100 km 5-cycle328–340 g/km–
2018–2021Sport utility vehicle: Standard6.2 LPetrol8-speed automatic17.7 L/100 km 5-cycle413 g/km–
2014–2021Sport utility vehicle: Standard6.4 LPetrol8-speed automatic15.7–15.8 L/100 km 5-cycle363–370 g/km–
2018–2019Sport utility vehicle: Standard3.0 LDiesel8-speed automatic10.0 L/100 km 5-cycle268 g/km–
2014–2015Sport utility vehicle: Standard3.6 LFlex fuel (E85)8-speed automatic15.6 L/100 km 5-cycle250 g/km–
2012–2013Sport utility vehicle · Sport utility vehicle: Standard3.6 LPetrol5-speed automatic12.7 L/100 km 5-cycle292 g/km–
2012–2013Sport utility vehicle · Sport utility vehicle: Standard3.6 LFlex fuel (E85)5-speed automatic16.9 L/100 km 5-cycle270 g/km–
2012–2013Sport utility vehicle · Sport utility vehicle: Standard5.7 LPetrol6-speed automatic15.7 L/100 km 5-cycle361 g/km–
2012–2013Sport utility vehicle · Sport utility vehicle: Standard6.4 LPetrol5-speed automatic16.4 L/100 km 5-cycle377 g/km–
2011Sport utility vehicle3.6 LPetrol5-speed automatic12.7 L/100 km 5-cycle292 g/km–
2011Sport utility vehicle3.6 LFlex fuel (E85)5-speed automatic17.0 L/100 km 5-cycle272 g/km–
2011Sport utility vehicle5.7 LPetrol5-speed automatic15.2 L/100 km 5-cycle350 g/km–

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.