2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a Complaint Index of 25 and ranks 16th of 21 model years, but carries a Caution verdict because of a Park Outside battery fire recall. Owners report electrical, engine, and airbag problems, with 74 total complaints and 8 crashes so far.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 25/100
- #16 of 21 Grand Cherokee years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 74
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- 1 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 8
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 8
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 26 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 8 / 0
Top 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some drivers report the dash flashes a warning to shift to park and back to drive, with the accelerator becoming unresponsive.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in multiple head-on and side-impact crashes at speeds around 30 to 35 mph.
- One owner described a dashboard panel near the steering wheel detaching and blocking the brake pedal, leading to a crash into a tree.
- Owners report the vehicle stalling and losing all power abruptly while driving.
- A hybrid-related warning ('service hybrid electric system') reportedly appeared with no repair available at the dealership.
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?
- NHTSA data shows a Complaint Index of 25 for the 2025 model, ranking 16th out of 21 model years. It carries a Caution verdict mainly because of a Park Outside recall for a battery fire risk, not because of a high complaint volume alone.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Grand Cherokee?
- Electrical System complaints make up 41% of reports, followed by Engine issues at 35% and Fuel System complaints at 18%. Collision Avoidance & Cameras and Transmission & Powertrain issues also appear in NHTSA data.
- Does the 2025 Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2025 Grand Cherokee, including a Park Outside recall for 4Xe models over a high-voltage battery fire risk and a software recall affecting airbag deployment timing.
- Were there any crashes or injuries reported?
- NHTSA lists 8 crashes and 8 injuries tied to 2025 Grand Cherokee complaints, with no fires or deaths reported.
- How does the 2025 model compare to other Grand Cherokee years?
- With a Complaint Index of 25, the 2025 model year is less problem-prone than years like 2014 (index 100) or 2015 (index 95), but its verdict is capped at Caution due to an active Park Outside recall.