2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
40/100
#10 most-complained of 16 Grand Cherokee years
The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 74 NHTSA complaints, a Complaint Index of 40, and ranks 10th worst out of 16 model years, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other Grand Cherokee years. It has 4 recalls and 8 reported injuries but no fires.
- Complaints
- 74
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 8 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 8 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 26 hwy
Top 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System30 (41%)
- Engine26 (35%)
- Other14 (19%)
- Fuel System13 (18%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras12 (16%)
- Transmission & Powertrain11 (15%)
- Brakes6 (8%)
- Airbags5 (7%)
- Lane Departure4 (5%)
- Structure & Body4 (5%)
What owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy in moderate-speed head-on or side-impact collisions despite significant front-end damage.
- Dash randomly commands "shift to park then shift to desired gear" while driving, sometimes with no acceleration and no check engine light.
- Vehicle loses power or stalls abruptly while driving, coming to a sudden stop.
- Adaptive braking or collision-avoidance system triggers an AEBS alert and cuts acceleration unexpectedly, in one case leading to a crash.
- A dashboard panel near the steering wheel detached and blocked the brake pedal during low-speed driving, causing a crash.
- Hybrid models display a "service hybrid electric system" warning that dealerships could not resolve.
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls
4 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.
- NHTSA 25V741000Oct 30, 2025Electrical System320,068 vehiclesPark Outside
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
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.
Risk: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
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.
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 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 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 model has a Complaint Index of 40 and ranks 10th worst out of 16 Grand Cherokee model years, giving it a "Good" verdict relative to other years.
- What are the most common problems on the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- Electrical System issues lead with 30 complaints (41% share), followed by Engine problems with 26 complaints (35%) and Fuel System issues with 13 complaints (18%).
- Does the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2025 Grand Cherokee, covering suspension/wheel software, an airbag deployment delay issue, a high-voltage battery fire risk on 4Xe models, and a hybrid control processor software error.
- How many complaints and injuries does NHTSA report for the 2025 Grand Cherokee?
- NHTSA lists 74 complaints, 8 crashes, and 8 injuries for the 2025 Grand Cherokee, with no reported fires or deaths.
- What is the median mileage at failure for 2025 Grand Cherokee complaints?
- Across all reported issues, the median mileage at failure is 5,290.5 miles, with Engine complaints median at 4,800 miles and Fuel System complaints median at 6,500 miles.