2018–2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk Ownership Guide
Garage Guide Verdict
🟢 Highly Recommended
The Trackhawk shouldn’t exist.
Someone at Jeep looked at a family SUV and decided it needed a supercharged Hellcat V8 making over 700 horsepower.
The result became one of the most outrageous vehicles ever sold to the public.
It’s comfortable.
It’s practical.
It can tow a boat.
And it can embarrass supercars at a stoplight.
Garage Guide Ownership Score
🟢 9.1 / 10
🏆 Hall of Fame Series
“The Supercharged Monster.”
Why It Made The Hall Of Fame
The Trackhawk broke every rule.
It combined:
🔥 Hellcat Power
🔥 All-Wheel Drive Traction
🔥 Luxury Interior
🔥 Family SUV Practicality
🔥 Supercar Acceleration
🔥 Everyday Usability
Few vehicles have ever been this absurd—and this good.
Reliability Snapshot
Reliability
🟢 Very Good
Maintenance Costs
🟡 Moderate–High
Performance
🟢 Exceptional
Daily Usability
🟢 Outstanding
Collector Potential
🟢 Strong
Long-Term Ownership
🟢 Very Good
Buying Checklist
Documentation
✅ Clean Title
✅ Service Records
✅ No Major Modifications
✅ No Accident History
✅ Differential Service Records
Engine Inspection
6.2L Supercharged Hellcat V8
✅ No Supercharger Noise
✅ No Coolant Leaks
✅ Proper Oil Change History
✅ No Misfires
✅ Intercooler System Inspection
AWD System Inspection
Active AWD System
✅ Front Differential Inspection
✅ Rear Differential Inspection
✅ Transfer Case Operation
✅ No Drivetrain Vibration
Transmission Inspection
ZF 8-Speed Automatic
✅ Smooth Shifts
✅ No Delayed Engagement
✅ No Fault Codes
Brake Inspection
Brembo Performance Brakes
✅ Rotor Condition
✅ Pad Life
✅ Brake Fluid Service
Best Model Years
🥇 2020–2021
Ultimate Ownership Choice
• Most refined calibration
• Final production years
• Highest collector appeal
• Strong resale value
🥈 2018–2019
Best Value
• Same Hellcat experience
• Lower purchase prices
• Excellent performance
Ownership Priorities
🔧 Oil Changes
🔧 Supercharger Belt Inspection
🔧 Differential Service
🔧 Transfer Case Service
🔧 Tire Rotation
🔧 Brake Maintenance
Vehicle Highlights
⚡ 6.2L Supercharged Hellcat V8
⚡ 707 Horsepower
⚡ 645 LB-FT Torque
⚡ AWD Traction
⚡ Launch Control
⚡ ZF 8-Speed Transmission
⚡ Brembo Brakes
⚡ Luxury Interior
⚡ 7,200 LB Towing Capacity
⚡ Family SUV Practicality
Watch Out For
⚠️ Tire Costs
707 horsepower is hard on tires.
⚠️ Brake Costs
Large Brembo components aren’t cheap.
⚠️ Fuel Economy
Nobody buys a Trackhawk for MPG.
⚠️ Modified Examples
Many have been pulley swapped or tuned.
Inspect carefully.
⚠️ Insurance Costs
Performance SUV premiums can be significant.
Mileage Expectations
Under 25,000 Miles
🟢 Collector Grade
25,000–75,000 Miles
🟢 Prime Ownership Range
75,000–125,000 Miles
🟢 Excellent If Maintained
125,000+ Miles
🟡 Buy Based On Service History
Estimated Annual Ownership Costs
Insurance
$2,000–$5,500
Maintenance
$1,000–$3,500
Fuel
$3,500–$7,000
Repairs (As Needed)
$500–$5,000+
Miscellaneous
$500–$2,000
Estimated Annual Ownership Total
💰 $7,500–$23,000+
Ownership Score Summary
Pros
✅ 707 HP Hellcat V8
✅ AWD Launches
✅ Luxury Interior
✅ Family Friendly
✅ Incredible Straight-Line Performance
✅ Strong Resale Value
✅ Huge Aftermarket Support
✅ Future Collector Potential
Cons
❌ Expensive Tires
❌ Expensive Brakes
❌ Fuel Consumption
❌ Insurance Costs
❌ Temptation To Race Everything
Garage Guide Final Verdict
The Trackhawk is one of the craziest vehicles ever produced by a major manufacturer.
It takes the practicality of an SUV and combines it with the heart of a muscle car and the acceleration of a supercar.
It can haul kids to school in the morning and run 11-second quarter miles that afternoon.
Nothing before it was quite like it.
Nothing after it has truly replaced it.
TOO FAST.
TOO LOUD.
TOO MUCH.
THE SUPERCARGED MONSTER.
THAT’S TRACKHAWK.
Garage Guide Ownership Score
🟢 9.1 / 10
Garage Guide Verdict
🟢 Highly Recommended
🏆 Hall of Fame Series
“The Supercharged Monster.”
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