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2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems

Engine complaints make up 26 of 74 total complaints (35%) for the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with median mileage at failure of 4,800 miles. Owners report sudden power loss, stalling, and limp mode, including issues tied to the PHEV engine. No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data provided here.

Engine complaints
26
35% of 74
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
4,800 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle unexpectedly loses power or acceleration while driving at highway speeds, sometimes decelerating sharply before entering limp mode.
  • Engine or hybrid system shuts off completely while driving or idling, with no warning lights beforehand in some cases.
  • Dashboard displays messages such as "shift to park then shift to desired gear" or "Auto Park not Engaged" during propulsion loss events.
  • Owners report the vehicle stalling and coming to an abrupt halt while in motion.
  • Some owners connect the stalling and power-loss pattern to the PHEV's 2.0L engine, describing dealer inability to duplicate or find a diagnostic code.

When 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 15, 2025, latest Sep 16, 2026.

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Apr 2025Jun 2025Oct 2025Dec 2025Feb 2026Jun 2026Aug 2026
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Dec 2025 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201030 (25%)
  2. 2011387 (24%)
  3. 2012325 (20%)
  4. 2013126 (16%)
  5. 2014535 (23%)
  6. 2015260 (19%)
  7. 2016102 (33%)
  8. 2017124 (34%)
  9. 2018171 (20%)
  10. 201979 (22%)
  11. 202069 (29%)
  12. 202175 (19%)
  13. 202258 (22%)
  14. 202397 (25%)
  15. 2024109 (45%)
  16. 202526 (35%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
NHTSA data lists 26 engine complaints for the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is 35% of all 74 complaints filed for this model year.
At what mileage do engine problems typically occur?
The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee is 4,800 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine?
The data provided lists no related recalls tied to this engine complaint category for the 2025 model year.
What do owners report about engine failures?
Owners describe sudden power loss, stalling, and limp mode while driving, sometimes with dashboard messages about shifting or park mode, and no prior warning lights.
Have there been any crashes or fires linked to these engine complaints?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires among the 26 engine complaints for the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.