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2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems

What owners have reported about the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

Is the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee a good year?

It's one of the better years for the Grand Cherokee. Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA, the 18th most of 19 Grand Cherokee model years. The most reported problems involve the electrical system, engine and fuel system.

76 complaints 4 recalls, 1 park outside 18th worst of 19 Grand Cherokee years

Top 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems

1

Electrical problems

30 complaints (40%) name the electrical system, most often the propulsion system.

Complaints 30 · Recall 25V741000, 25V576000

2

Engine problems

21 complaints (28%) name the engine.

Complaints 21 · Usually at 4,000–5,000 miles

3

Fuel system problems

13 complaints (17%) name the fuel system.

Complaints 13 · Usually at 7,000–7,000 miles

4

Transmission problems

12 complaints (16%) name the transmission.

Complaints 12 · Usually at 4,000–7,000 miles

Which parts fail most

Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.

Electrical 40%
Engine 28%
Unknown or Other 20%
Fuel System 17%
Transmission 16%
Emergency Braking 14%
Acceleration 11%
Brakes 8%
Airbags 7%
Lane Assist 5%

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (11 of 76). The amber line is the middle value, about 6,000 miles.

When problems were reported

Complaints by the year the problem happened.

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls

Pressure monitoring and regulating systems

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 System." A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of low tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the radio frequency hub software, free of charge.

Recall 26V559000 · Sep 2026

Software

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." Delayed air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge.

Recall 26V328000 · May 2026

Traction battery

Park outside

The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving. A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

Recall 25V741000 · Oct 2025

Propulsion system

Can stall

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

Fix: Dealers will update the hybrid control processer software, free of charge.

Recall 25V576000 · Sep 2025
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Grand Cherokee years to avoid

Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.

Common questions

Is the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee a reliable year?

It's one of the better years for the Grand Cherokee. Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA, the 18th most of 19 Grand Cherokee model years. The most reported problems involve the electrical system, engine and fuel system.

What are the most common 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems?

Owners most often report problems with the electrical system, engine, fuel system and transmission. 30 complaints (40%) name the electrical system, most often the propulsion system.

How many recalls does the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?

4. Pressure monitoring and regulating systems (26V559000); Software (26V328000); Traction battery (25V741000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.

Should I buy a used 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Ask for service records covering the electrical system, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2026, 2025 and 2010 models, which have the fewest complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.