2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 5 Grand Cherokee L years
The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L ranks worst among 5 model years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 100 and 36 complaints logged. Electrical System issues make up 39% of complaints, and NHTSA lists 2 recalls, including an airbag deployment delay issue.
- Complaints
- 36
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18.5 city / 25.5 hwy
Top 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Brakes have reportedly failed completely without warning, leading to a crash while the vehicle was in dealership custody.
- Owners describe the engine failing to respond to the accelerator at highway speed, with no warning lights illuminated.
- Some owners report the vehicle bucking, losing speed, and shutting off entirely on the highway, sometimes tied to fuel system problems.
- Steering wheel controls and the wheel itself have reportedly become unresponsive or completely immovable with no warning lights.
- Electrical module failures have caused HVAC fan and radio screen malfunctions, including flickering and blacking-out displays.
- A windshield reportedly cracked on its own while driving in clear weather with no impact.
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 a bad year?
- Among the 5 model years tracked, 2025 has the highest Complaint Index (100) and is ranked worst-first, giving it an Avoid verdict relative to other Grand Cherokee L years.
- What is the most common problem with the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L?
- Electrical System complaints are the most common, making up 39% of all reported issues, with a median mileage at failure of 714 miles.
- Does the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L have any recalls?
- 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 may delay airbag deployment. Neither is marked do-not-drive.
- How does the 2025 Grand Cherokee L compare to other years?
- 2025 has a Complaint Index of 100, higher than 2024 (50), 2023 (75), 2022 (25), and 2021 (0, rated Best), making 2025 the worst-ranked year in this dataset.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L?
- EPA rates it at 21 mpg combined (18.5 city / 25.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100.