2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L has a complaint index of 75, ranking 2nd-worst among 5 model years, with a verdict of Avoid. Electrical System issues lead complaints at 39% share, alongside 2 recalls covering suspension/radio software and airbag control module software.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 75/100
- #2 of 5 Grand Cherokee L years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 36
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18.5 city / 25.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other16 (44%)
- Electrical System14 (39%)
- Transmission & Powertrain8 (22%)
- Engine7 (19%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras7 (19%)
- Brakes5 (14%)
- Fuel System3 (8%)
- Steering3 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (8%)
- Airbags1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brakes have failed completely without warning, in one case while a dealership employee was driving and resulting in a crash.
- The engine has stalled or failed to respond to the accelerator at highway speeds, including one case where the vehicle shut off while turning into oncoming traffic.
- Owners report a persistent gasoline smell inside the cabin that a dealer could not fully resolve after repeated cleanings.
- Steering wheel controls have stopped working, and in one instance the steering wheel became completely immovable when trying to leave for work.
- The electrical system has failed, causing HVAC fan issues and a radio screen that flickers and goes black repeatedly.
- Some owners report real-world fuel economy well below the advertised combined rating despite no change in driving habits.
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V559000Sep 1, 2026Suspension, Wheels & Tires201,975 vehicles
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
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."
Risk: A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of low tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 26V328000May 21, 2026Airbags419,035 vehicles
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module:software
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."
Risk: Delayed air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury.
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.
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18.5 MPG
- Highway
- 25.5 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,100
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2025 compared with other Grand Cherokee L years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2025 model year a complaint index of 75, the second-highest (worst) among the 5 model years with data, earning it an Avoid verdict relative to other Grand Cherokee L years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L?
- Electrical System complaints make up 39% of reports, followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 22% and Engine at 19%. Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues account for 19% of complaints and are linked to 4 crashes.
- Does the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for a radio frequency hub software update affecting suspension/wheel systems, and one for an occupant restraint controller software error that can delay airbag deployment.
- How does the 2025 model compare to other Grand Cherokee L years?
- The 2025 complaint index of 75 is worse than 2021 (25, Good), 2022 (0, Best), and 2024 (50, Caution), but better than 2023 (100, Avoid).
- What mileage do problems typically show up at on the 2025 Grand Cherokee L?
- The median mileage at failure across all complaints is 11,300 miles, though electrical issues were reported at a much lower median of 714 miles.