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2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee is so far about average by owner complaints: 118 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 91, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 21 to 23 mpg combined. The best Jeep Grand Cherokee year is 2010.

Early read

91Lemon Index · 100 = average car

Early read: about average.

Best year 2010 · Worst year 2014

Jeep Grand Cherokee
Photo shows a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Alexander Migl, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · background removed

Before you buy. What matters most for this car.

Owner complaints118first 3 years
Fuel economy21–23 mpgcombined, EPA
Crash test★★★★★NHTSA overall

How serious. Out of 118 owner complaints, owners reported:

14crashes
8injuries
1fires
10tows
Early read. The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee hasn't finished its 3-year window yet. This counts every owner complaint filed so far (through October 2026) and compares it with other 2025 cars, which have had the same time on the road. It can change as more owners file.

What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.

electrical40%
engine25%
automatic emergency braking21%
transmission & drivetrain17%
fuel or ev drive system13%

Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.

Transmission problems in every Jeep Grand Cherokee year →

When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.

half by 5K
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Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 3K to 16K miles on the car (16 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.

Recalls 4

  • tires 2026

    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.

  • airbags 2026

    A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the delayed deployment of the side air bags during a crash.

  • electrical 2025

    The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.

Show all 4 recalls
  • electrical 2025

    A software error within the hybrid control processor may result in a loss of drive power.

Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.

Check a VIN for open recalls

Problems Jeep told dealers about

Jeep sent dealers 399 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:

  • Drained Battery, Low System Voltage, Battery Not Charging, High System Voltage
  • Power Liftgate Inoperative After servicing the Vehicle for a Low Battery Condition
  • Low Battery, No Crank No Start, Cluster Message Service Keyless System, Intermittent Power…

Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.

Safety

Stability controlStandard
Collision warningStandard
Lane departure warningStandard
NHTSA front crash test of the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Front crash test · NHTSA
Crash test details
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
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Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines

About $2800–3050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.

In owners' words

This recalled vehicle cannot be driven safely. No remedy is available. I am paying for a lease. I cannot use and requesting federal assistance for a lease termination or replacement..

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee owner · NHTSA complaint 11703508
More owner reports

I've received a notification that says, “service hybrid electric system,” but there is no fix at my dealership.

NHTSA complaint 11667204

Vehicle stalls and loses all power while driving. Vehicle comes to an abrupt halt.

NHTSA complaint 11677853

Quick answers

Is the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?

It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn about average per car sold, against other 2025 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 91; 100 is average). The best Jeep Grand Cherokee year by this measure is 2010.

What are the most common 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems?

In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (40%), engine (25%) and automatic emergency braking (21%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.

How many recalls does the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?

4 safety recalls (latest: tires). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee get?

21 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).

Is the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee safe?

NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.

Does the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee have transmission problems?

Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 17% of its owner complaints.

How much does the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee cost in fuel a year?

About $2800 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.

What engines does the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?

2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.

What Jeep Grand Cherokee year is better than the 2025?

By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2019 and 2020.

Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works

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