Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk: performance, engines and what owners say

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk in Velvet Red, AI illustration

Trackhawk WK2 · 2018–2021

707horsepower

3.50–60 mph, sec

180mph top speed

707 hp supercharged V-8, 8-speed, full-time four-wheel drive.

WK2 Trackhawk · 2018–2021

How fast is the Trackhawk?

SUV, 2018–2021. 0–60 times are magazine tests where we have one, otherwise the maker's figure.

Trackhawk

2018–2021

707 hpat 6,000 rpm; unchanged through 2021

Torque: 645 lb-ftat 4,800 rpm
0–60 mph: 3.5 sCar and Driver test · Maker: 3.5 s
Top speed: 180 mphmaker claim
Gearbox: 8-speed automatic (TorqueFlite 8HP95), full-time four-wheel drive
Weight: 5,363 lbmaker estimate, 2018
Price new: $85,9002018, plus $1,095 destination

Sources

The engine: Hellcat 6.2 supercharged HEMI

Hellcat 6.2 supercharged HEMI engine, AI illustration

6.2-liter V-8, supercharged

Rev limit6,200 rpm (electronically limited)

Output707 hp at 6,000 rpm, 645 lb-ft at 4,800 rpm

Supercharger2.38-liter twin-screw, up to 11.6 psi boost

Bottom endCast-iron block, forged steel crank, forged pistons

Engine's YouTube owner tone 52/100 (videos about the Hellcat 6.2 supercharged HEMI in every car that uses it, so it differs from this car's own tone below)

Hellcat 6.2 supercharged HEMI engine page →

Why the engine page shows fewer: it counts only the 12 owner complaints and 0 recalls for 2018–2021 that name this engine or a version that only had it. This page counts all 1,875 complaints and 25 recall campaigns NHTSA files under "Grand Cherokee" for those years, other engines included.

Known issues

Supercharger bearing wearOwner-reported
Worn supercharger front bearings and drive coupler parts cause noise and can damage the rotors. Motor1 lists supercharger drive wear as a Trackhawk check item.
Fix: Replacing the front bearings and coupler fixes most supercharger noise.
Intercooler pumpOwner-reported
Motor1 says specialist guides flag the intercooler circulation pump as a possible weak point.
Fuel line may separate (2018)Recall
Some early 2018 Trackhawks had a fuel line that could separate, risking a stall or an engine fire.
Fix: Dealers inspect and replace the fuel line free under recall U02.
3 owner complaints to NHTSA mention it (2018–2021)

Engine sources

What owners say on YouTube

52This car's YouTube owner tone, out of 100 · videos about this generation only (the engine's tone above covers every car with that engine)

Owners praise

Looks16%

Power and acceleration14%

Engine sound6%

Everyday comfort6%

Owners complain about

Nothing stands out.

Share of the 140 most-watched Trackhawk videos that praise or criticize each topic (a praise or trouble word near it in the title or transcript).

Most-watched videos

The $100,000 Jeep Trackhawk Is the Most Powerful SUV EverDoug DeMuro · 7.3M views

Jeep Cherokee Trackhawk vs Lamborghini Huracan EVOcvdzijden - Supercar Videos · 5.3M views

Lamborghini Urus vs Jeep Cherokee Trackhawkcvdzijden - Supercar Videos · 3.2M views

Should you buy a Trackhawk?

New, the Trackhawk cost $85,900 (2018, plus $1,095 destination).
YouTube likes the 2020 best (54/100).
Most owner complaints: the 2018 (855). Fewest: the 2020 (241). Raw counts, not per car sold, for every version NHTSA files under this name.
Budget for fuel line may separate (2018): 3 owner complaints mention it. Dealers inspect and replace the fuel line free under recall U02.
25 recall campaigns across 2018–2021 (all Grand Cherokee versions). Check a VIN before you buy.
Repair costs: we don't have owner-reported repair costs for the Trackhawk yet.

Sources

FCA US: Jeep announces pricing for 2018 Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (Aug 2017)

Compare the Trackhawk

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All sources (8)

Owner complaints to NHTSA

NHTSA files the Trackhawk under Grand Cherokee, so these counts are every Grand Cherokee of these years.

No Lemon Index for the Trackhawk: the index is complaints per car sold, and sales by trim aren't published. These are raw counts.

1,875 complaints for 2018–2021.

2018855

2019370

2020241

2021409

What they're about

Electrical system612

Unknown or other464

Engine299

Power train220

Steering143

Recalls

18V280000 Power Train2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles.
18V332000 Electrical System2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2
18V759000 Equipment2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Street and Racing Technology (SRT) and Trackhawk vehicles.
18E097000 Equipment2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Floor Mats, part numbers 6ML07TRMAA and 6GA92TRMAA, sold as accessory equipment for 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Street and Racing Technology ("SRT") and Trackhawk vehicles.
20V699000 Engine And Engine Cooling2018–2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engines.
18V524000 Electrical System2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler T
18V048000 Fuel System, Gasoline2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk vehicles equipped with a 6.2L Supercharged Engine.
22V406000 Fuel System, Diesel2018–2020
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines.
22V426000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic2018–2019
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.
23V411000 Engine And Engine Cooling2018–2020
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines.
24V838000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic2018–2019
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.
20V191000 Back Over Prevention2019–2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger veh
20V183000 Power Train2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.
21V797000 Exterior Lighting2021
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles not equipped with automatic high beams.
21V950000 Exterior Lighting2021
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with smart lighting modules (SLM).
21V729000 Visibility2021
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles.
21V873000 Air Bags2021
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Jeep Wagoneer, and Grand Wagoneer vehicles.
22V180000 Child Seat2021
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles.
22V284000 Engine And Engine Cooling2021
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines.
22V544000 Exterior Lighting2021
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles.
23V352000 Steering2021
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles.
23V413000 Suspension2021
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles.
23V577000 Back Over Prevention2021
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles.
24V132000 Suspension2021
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles.
24V436000 Back Over Prevention2021
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles.

Source: NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov). Check a VIN for open recalls on one car.

Quick answers

How fast is the Jeep Trackhawk?

The WK2 Trackhawk makes 707 hp and 645 lb-ft. Car and Driver measured 0–60 mph in 3.5 seconds. Top speed: 180 mph (maker claim).

What engine does the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk have?

The WK2 Trackhawk (2018–2021) uses the Hellcat 6.2 supercharged HEMI, a 6.2-liter V-8, supercharged.

Updated Nov 13, 2026 · Free to use with credit: Source: The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Get the data

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