What problems do owners report on the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Electrical system complaints are the biggest group. The engine and power train groups follow. See the problems section for the full list.

Does the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee have recalls?

Yes. The by-year fact lists the count for this model year. The Recalls section lists each one by code.

What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.

Is the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?

Owners filed 120 complaints with NHTSA. Read the problems section and the recalls section, then weigh them yourself.

Which year of the Grand Cherokee is best?

See the by-year comparison on this page for complaints and recalls by model year.

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 120 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee^[1]. The electrical system is named most often, with 46 complaints^[2].

120owner complaints^[1]

5recalls^[3]

21–22MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Owners filed complaints about these areas, listed here from biggest to smallest.

Electrical System. 46 complaints^[2]. Owners describe warning messages that come and go, dash lights and beeping with nothing ahead, and a shifter prompt asking them to go back to park. Some say dealers could not find a fault.
Engine. 32 complaints^[6]. In the stories we read, owners describe a car that stalls or loses power while driving, a pedal that does not respond, and one report of smoke in the cabin.
Unknown Or Other. 32 complaints^[7]. These reports do not fit a single named component group.
Power Train. 21 complaints^[8]. Owners describe rough shifting, shaking, and moments with no power. Some say repeat dealer visits did not settle it.
Forward Collision Avoidance. 18 complaints^[9]. Owners describe automatic braking alerts that appear for no clear reason, and a few say the car did not slow as expected.
Fuel/Propulsion System. 15 complaints^[10].
Brakes. 14 complaints^[11].
Speed Control. 12 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2025 Grand Cherokee is necessarily included.

Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems (26V559), September 2026. About 201,975 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module › Software (26V328), May 2026. About 419,035 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Engine (25V766), November 2025. About 117,904 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery (25V741), October 2025. About 320,068 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]
Electrical System › Propulsion System (25V576), September 2025. About 91,787 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Grand Cherokee L 2WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[18]	19 / 26 / 21	$3,200
Grand Cherokee 2WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[4]	19 / 26 / 22	$3,050
Grand Cherokee L 4WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[19]	18 / 25 / 21	$3,200
Grand Cherokee 4WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[20]	19 / 26 / 22	$3,050
Grand Cherokee 4xe, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular Gas and Electricity^[21]	23 / 24 / 23	n/a

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV 4WD^[5]	5	5	5	4	17.9%
SUV RWD^[22]	5	5	5	4	19.1%
SUV 4WD^[23]	5	5	5	4	14.0%
SUV 4WD^[24]	5	5	5	4	18.5%
SUV RWD^[25]	5	5	5	4	18.5%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 2.0L 4-cylinder^[26]	270 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
GRAND CHEROKEE 4xe BASE 4DR SUV^[27]	193 in	78 in	71 in	117 in	5,368 lb
GRAND CHEROKEE 4xe TRAILHAWK/OVERLAND/SUMMIT 4DR SUV^[28]	193 in	78 in	71 in	117 in	5,483 lb
GRAND CHEROKEE L 4DR SUV AWD V8^[29]	205 in	78 in	71 in	122 in	5,225 lb
GRAND CHEROKEE L LAREDO/LIMITED 4DR SUV AWD V6^[30]	205 in	78 in	71 in	122 in	4,658 lb
GRAND CHEROKEE L LAREDO/LIMITED 4DR SUV RWD^[31]	205 in	78 in	71 in	122 in	4,524 lb
GRAND CHEROKEE L OVERLAND/SUMMIT 4DR SUV AWD V6^[32]	205 in	78 in	71 in	122 in	4,998 lb

How 2025 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Grand Cherokee model year. The 2025 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1995	719	4
1996	893	6
1997	991	5
1998	1,028	4
1999	1,638	4
2000	1,447	6
2001	883	4
2002	1,476	10
2003	762	4
2004	1,295	8
2005	2,051	3
2006	1,280	4
2007	1,109	5
2008	734	4
2009	138	2
2010	118	5
2011	1,642	6
2012	1,644	10
2013	805	9
2014	2,383	18
2015	1,367	9
2016	311	8
2017	364	5
2018	855	10
2019	370	7
2020	241	3
2021	500	16
2022	489	24
2023	593	23
2024	314	18
2025	120	5
2026	52	6

NHTSA's counts for the Grand Cherokee show 120 complaints and 5 recalls for 2025^[3]. Among the 33 model years listed, 3 have fewer complaints than 2025 and 29 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2014 (2,383)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2025 Grand Cherokee?

The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 120 complaints on file^[1]. These are unverified owner reports, and counts are not adjusted for sales. The electrical system leads the list^[2], followed by the engine and the unknown or other group^[6]^[7]. The by-year section shows the recall count for this model year^[3]. Check open recalls and ask a dealer about any warning messages before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

What problems do owners report on the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?: Electrical system complaints are the biggest group^[2]. The engine and power train groups follow^[6]^[8]. See the problems section for the full list.
Does the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee have recalls?: Yes. The by-year fact lists the count for this model year^[3]. The Recalls section lists each one by code.
What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?: See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.
Is the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?: Owners filed 120 complaints with NHTSA^[1]. Read the problems section and the recalls section, then weigh them yourself.
Which year of the Grand Cherokee is best?: See the by-year comparison on this page for complaints and recalls by model year.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Jeep Grand Cherokee

2012 1,644 complaints, 10 recalls
2014 2,383 complaints, 18 recalls
2015 1,367 complaints, 9 recalls
2016 311 complaints, 8 recalls
2017 364 complaints, 5 recalls
2018 855 complaints, 10 recalls
2025 this page
2026 52 complaints, 6 recalls

Compare all model years of the Jeep Grand Cherokee

Other Jeep models from 2025

2025 Jeep Compass 29 complaints, 0 recalls
2025 Jeep Wrangler 80 complaints, 6 recalls

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Facts and sources

NHTSA has 120 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee (14 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 10 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
46 complaints name the electrical system component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Jeep Grand Cherokee model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Grand Cherokee 2WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV 4WD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
32 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 5,390). NHTSA vehicle records
32 complaints name the unknown or other component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
21 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
18 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (6 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
15 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
14 complaints name the brakes component group (5 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
12 complaints name the speed control component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 26V559, filed September 1, 2026: Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems. NHTSA recall database
Recall 26V328, filed May 21, 2026: Air Bags › Air Bag / Restraint Control Module › Software. NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V766, filed November 6, 2025: Engine. NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V741, filed October 30, 2025: Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery. NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V576, filed September 4, 2025: Electrical System › Propulsion System. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Grand Cherokee L 2WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 26 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Grand Cherokee L 4WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Grand Cherokee 4WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Grand Cherokee 4xe, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular Gas and Electricity: 23 MPGe combined, 470 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV RWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV 4WD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.0%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV 4WD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 18.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV RWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 18.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 270 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, GRAND CHEROKEE 4xe BASE 4DR SUV: length 193 in, width 78 in, height 71 in, wheelbase 117 in, curb weight 5,368 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, GRAND CHEROKEE 4xe TRAILHAWK/OVERLAND/SUMMIT 4DR SUV: length 193 in, width 78 in, height 71 in, wheelbase 117 in, curb weight 5,483 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, GRAND CHEROKEE L 4DR SUV AWD V8: length 205 in, width 78 in, height 71 in, wheelbase 122 in, curb weight 5,225 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, GRAND CHEROKEE L LAREDO/LIMITED 4DR SUV AWD V6: length 205 in, width 78 in, height 71 in, wheelbase 122 in, curb weight 4,658 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, GRAND CHEROKEE L LAREDO/LIMITED 4DR SUV RWD: length 205 in, width 78 in, height 71 in, wheelbase 122 in, curb weight 4,524 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, GRAND CHEROKEE L OVERLAND/SUMMIT 4DR SUV AWD V6: length 205 in, width 78 in, height 71 in, wheelbase 122 in, curb weight 4,998 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee: problems, recalls and fuel economy