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All cars · Jeep Grand Cherokee · 2025

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index91100 = average car
Complaints118NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold210,082U.S. model year
Per 100K sold56complaints

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybridAuto 8-spd4WD23 / 24 / 23Regular$2,700
3.6L 6-cylAuto 8-spdRWD19 / 26 / 21Regular$2,950
3.6L 6-cylAuto 8-spd4WD18 / 25 / 21Regular$2,950

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 3,000 and 16,800 miles. Median 5,400, from 16 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Engine5,8004,300–21,8005

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical40%
Engine25%
Automatic emergency braking21%
Transmission & drivetrain17%
Fuel or ev drive system13%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1181418010

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 4

  • 26V559000 Sep 2026 Tires / Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

    Defect. 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 Sy

    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.

  • 26V328000 May 2026 Air Bags / Air Bag/Restraint Control Module / Software

    Defect. 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.

  • 25V741000 Oct 2025 Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction Battery

    Defect. 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

  • 25V576000 Sep 2025 Electrical System / Propulsion System

    Defect. 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.

Manufacturer communications 399

Jeep filed 399 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • 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…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2022135379223,345Electrical
2023204592244,594Electrical
2024160313216,148Electrical
202591118210,082Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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