2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 30 Electrical System complaints for the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 41% of all 74 complaints filed for the year. Two related recalls exist: one for a high-voltage battery fire risk (25V741000) and one for a hybrid control processor software error causing loss of drive power (25V576000).
- Electrical System complaints
- 30
- 41% of 74
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- —
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of drive power or the vehicle going into limp mode while driving, sometimes with dashboard warning lights and RPMs spiking.
- Some describe the vehicle automatically shifting into park and applying the parking brake unexpectedly while in traffic.
- Several complaints mention the shifter or dash flashing warnings and beeping without any obstacle or hazard present.
- Multiple owners of 4xe plug-in hybrid models report the 12-volt accessory battery draining completely after the vehicle sat parked for extended periods, requiring dealer replacement.
- One owner reported slower charging times and abnormal braking behavior after recall remedy work was performed.
- A separate incident describes the accelerator failing to respond and an automatic emergency braking alert triggering just before a crash.
When 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 11, 2025, latest Sep 16, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 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.
- NHTSA 25V576000Sep 4, 2025Electrical System91,787 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system
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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Electrical System complaints by Grand Cherokee model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical system complaints does the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
- NHTSA lists 30 Electrical System complaints for the 2025 model year, which is 41% of the 74 total complaints filed.
- Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- Yes, two recalls affect the Electrical System: 25V741000 for a high-voltage battery that may fail internally and cause a fire, and 25V576000 for a hybrid control processor software error that can cause loss of drive power.
- Do the electrical issues involve crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2025 Grand Cherokee shows 1 crash and 2 injuries associated with the complaints, with no reported fires.
- What kind of electrical failures do owners describe?
- Owners describe sudden loss of drive power, the vehicle automatically shifting to park or applying the parking brake, dashboard warning storms, and 12-volt battery drain issues, particularly on 4xe hybrid versions.