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2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee holds 74 complaints after 2 years, a rate of 37 per year. It is too early to rank against other Grand Cherokee years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Tire pressure monitoring, Air bag control module, software, and Traction battery.

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Complaints

74

Per year

37

Recalls

4

Years on the road

2

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (30 of 74), then Engine (21) and Fuel and propulsion system (12). Those filings include 8 that report a crash and 6 that report an injury.

Next to 2024 and 2026

The 2024 Grand Cherokee has 241 complaints, 80 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

Recall tires, tire pressure monitoring 2026-09-01 · NHTSA campaign 26V559000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2025 Jeep Wagoneer L, 2025-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to a software error, the tire pressure monitoring system may fail to detect low tire pressure and/or fail to illuminate the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
Remedy Dealers will update the radio frequency hub software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 54D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.
Recall air bags, air bag control module, software 2026-05-21 · NHTSA campaign 26V328000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the delayed deployment of the side air bags during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Remedy Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Some owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 01D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery 2025-10-30 · NHTSA campaign 25V741000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Remedy Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 17, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a later date. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 68C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025. Vehicles that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recalls 24V720 and 23V787 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Recall electrical system, propulsion system 2025-09-04 · NHTSA campaign 25V576000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. A software error within the hybrid control processor may result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy Dealers will update the hybrid control processer software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 73C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025.

Complaints by component (74 total)

Electrical system
30
Engine
21
Fuel and propulsion system
12
Forward collision avoidance
11
Powertrain
11
Speed control
8
Service brakes
6
Air bags
5
Lane departure
4
Structure
3
Back-over prevention
2
Steering
2
Exterior lighting
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Seats
1
Suspension
1
Tires
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

8

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

6

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

292025452026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Car cut off while driving, again. Full dashboard started to flash, warnings, stated that there was no battery, no gas. I was stopped in traffic and managed to pull over and had restart the car. This is the second time…"
    Electrical system, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-16
  • "On XXX at approximately 1:32 p.m., I was stopped in a Starbucks drive-through in my 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe. The vehicle was completely stopped and my foot was on the brake pedal. Without any intentional…"
    Unknown or other, Service brakes · filed 2026-09-09
  • "2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee with approximately 34,214 miles. The vehicle has an ongoing clicking noise during acceleration and deceleration that has been presented to an authorized Jeep dealership for repair on multiple…"
    Unknown or other, Service brakes · filed 2026-09-08
  • "Have had two different tires with golf ball size knots come up on sidewall"
    Tires · filed 2026-09-07
  • "On XXX, I was involved in a motor vehicle collision on [XXX] in [XXX] while driving a leased 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The airbags in the Jeep did not deploy during the collision. The other vehicle involved was an…"
    Air bags · filed 2026-08-30

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe SUV 4WD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV RWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Grand Cherokee two-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 19 26 22 MPG $2950
Grand Cherokee four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 19 26 22 MPG $2950
Grand Cherokee 4xe 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 23 24 23 MPG / 470 mi range $2800
Grand Cherokee L two-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 19 26 21 MPG $3100
Grand Cherokee L four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 18 25 21 MPG $3100

Specs and fitment

WL generation, 2022–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (3.6L and 5.7L where equipped)
Tire size 265/60R18 to 265/50R20 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 7,200 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Recall 23V-336 covers certain 2022-2023 Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles: the air-bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard (FMVSS 208). FCA mails label information; dealers install the label on unsold stock (FCA 52A). Check NHTSA by VIN for later WL campaigns that may not yet appear on every trim string.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee holds 74 complaints after 2 years, a rate of 37 per year. It is too early to rank against other Grand Cherokee years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Tire pressure monitoring, Air bag control module, software, and Traction battery.

What are common problems with a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (30 of 74), then Engine (21) and Fuel and propulsion system (12). Those filings include 8 that report a crash and 6 that report an injury.

Is the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2024 Grand Cherokee has 241 complaints, 80 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

Has the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee been recalled?

The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Owners have filed 74 complaints about the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee is 21.8 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Grand Cherokee take?

5W-20 (3.6L); 5W-30 (5.7L HEMI)

What does NHTSA recall 20V-475 cover on the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Recall 20V-475 covers certain 2014-2016 Grand Cherokees with the 3.0L EcoDiesel (shared with Ram 1500): the crankshaft-position sensor tone wheel may delaminate so the engine cannot sync injector and cam timing and may stall; dealers update PCM software to fall back on the…

What generation is the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

WK2 generation (2012-2021).