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Used Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT from 2012 to 2021: what each year typically sells for (about $21,000 to $52,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2013, 2015–2021. Look harder at or skip 2012, 2014.
2012–2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
A HEMI-powered SUV with all-wheel drive, adaptive suspension and launch control that is quick yet comfortable.
Years to target: 2013, 2015–2021. Look harder at or skip: 2012, 2014. It has a below-average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $21,000 | Look harder | 4 of 5 | ~125,000 |
| 2013 | $22,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~120,000 |
| 2014 | $24,500 | Look harder | 4 of 5 | ~110,000 |
| 2015 | $27,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~100,000 |
| 2016 | $30,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~90,000 |
| 2017 | $33,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~85,000 |
| 2018 | $36,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~75,000 |
| 2019 | $40,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~65,000 |
| 2020 | $44,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~60,000 |
| 2021 | $52,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~50,000 |
Worth knowing
- 2012: owner complaints spike (1,641, mostly the electrical system).
- 2014: owner complaints spike (2,375, mostly the seats and belts).
- Reliability is middling, with electrical and HEMI lifter problems common, and fuel, brake and tire costs are high.
- Performance cars like this usually cost much more to insure than an average car, often 30% or more. Get a quote before you buy.
- Budget for higher running costs: summer performance tires cost about $700 to $1,200 a set and wear quickly, and brakes cost more than on a regular car.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for a 2014 or newer SRT for the eight-speed automatic, a 7,200 pound tow rating and the refreshed interior with the larger screen.
On the test drive
Listen for lifter tick, check the electronics and transfer case, and inspect the large Brembo brakes for wear. Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2014, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2012, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from 2014.
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.