2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems
Shopping for a used 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Based on 51 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Electrical Faults the most reported area.
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This 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 51 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.
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2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated energy efficiency for the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Values shown in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent).
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 4 trims analysed.
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
17.9% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
17.9% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 51 owner complaints, 2 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Electrical Faults. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Jeep
- Model
- Grand Cherokee
- Model year
- 2025
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 51
- Crash-related complaints
- 2
- Safety recall campaigns
- 2
- Top reported component
- Electrical Faults
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPGe combined
- 22
- EPA MPGe city / highway
- 19 / 26
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electric range (miles)
- 470
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Uncategorized Issues
Complaint patterns center on Electrical Faults, Engine Problems, Uncategorized Issues. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Inspection Focus
- Inspect electrical systems, including infotainment and sensors.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for engine and transmission repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect electrical systems, including infotainment and sensors.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for engine and transmission repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Check the exact car
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee are concentrated in electrical faults and engine problems, with a notable number of unintended acceleration reports. Crash-related complaints are few, but the overall confidence in this data is low due to the single model year and limited sample size.
- Electrical faults account for the largest share of complaints.
- Engine problems are the second most reported component.
- Unintended acceleration and forward collision avoidance issues each have 8 complaints.
- Electrical Faults
- Engine Problems
- Unintended Acceleration
Full breakdown
All 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 22 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
I am writing to formally report a serious safety issue with my brand-new Jeep Grand Cherokee (got it from DARCARS Rockville, MD dealership) and to request immediate resolution under warranty and applicable consumer protection laws. I purchased this vehicle with the expectation o…
Was in a head on collision with a lifted Silverado. my vehicle going 35 and other vehicle approximately going 50, took out almost my entire front driver side. No air bags Went off, accident happened @5:55am jeep app says “air bag failure” @ 6:08am
During a cross country trip we exited the highway and noticed a grinding sound from our new 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee. We then limped to a near-by Jeep dealer who diagnosed a bad transmission. We feel very lucky this did not occur on the highway as a crash may have occurred due to…
While driving approximately 70 mph on the highway, my 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe experienced a sudden and complete loss of power without warning. This created a dangerous situation with risk of collision. The vehicle is also subject to an active recall related to high-voltage …
The contact owns a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the tailgate was inoperable. While in the rear of the vehicle, his wife pressed the tailgate button, and the tailgate forcibly closed without warning. The contact sustained an injury to the top of the head that …
The contact owns a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Auto Emergency Braking Limited - Service Required" was displayed with an audible chime. Additionally, the cruise control became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the …
I am having issues with the screen in my vehicle going black. The dealership repair facility keeps pushing me to Case Number S258A000007 and says that my rear camera and safety features are not impacted, but as you can see from the video and pictures, they are. I have tried cont…
Subject: Forward Collision Warning Plus and Advanced Brake Assist Failure – 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo I am reporting a safety defect involving the Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning Plus and Advanced Brake Assist systems on my 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. The vehicle…
Vehicle lunges at a dead stop. Vehicle power quit while driving on the highway
See attached document for complaint. This letter is to fo rmally notify you of my vehicle's fai lure to conform to the express warranties under the Ill inois Lemon Law, and to demand compensation. The vehicle had a significant defect that was not, and r bel ieve could never have…
The contact owns a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of ti…
On multiple occasions, the transmission does not respond to gear changes such as moving from drive to reverse or park into drive. On those occasions, the D for drive would be blinking. More concerning and very dangerous is a lack of propulsion mid drive, the transmission would no…
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The current recall is unable to happen as it has to be over 50 degrees. This is the second major recall in under one year. I have had issues with the radio, apple car play, the engine dying while in park and idling. Additionally, the vehicle suddenly lost power while driving it a…
While driving at highway speed, I accidentally brushed one of the paddle shifters on the steering wheel. This immediately forced the transmission into a lower gear, causing the engine to rev very high. I had to pull over on the highway shoulder to figure out how to return the veh…
The above vehicle was rented to my wife from Avis location at Bradley Airport in Connecticut from January 4th,we had it until January 12th before learning about the recall. Avis swapped the vehicle for use when learend about it, but have not refunded us for the days of diving wit…
It’s been an ongoing and progressively worsening condition since about week two after my purchase. Was not experiencing any of these things upon purchase or I would not have purchased a consistently and worsening progressively alignment issue castor is out and there is no adjustm…
Twice in two weeks stopped at an intersection vehicle went into sleep mode and when the light turned green, the vehicle restarted but when I stepped on the gas the engine raced but went no where. With traffic behind me I shifted the transmission to neutral. When the tachometer d…
I was driving at an estimated speed of 55mph when I heard what sounded like a gunshot or tire popping inside the vehicle. Next I felt glass hitting my face, head, neck, and hands. I looked up and my sunroof had exploded. This could have been a very bad situation because when th…
My 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV is subject to Safety Recall 78C/NHTSA 25V-766 for ENGINE FIRES caused by sand contamination in the 2.0L engine that can cause "catastrophic engine failure" and "vehicle fire. On January 9, 2026, I took my vehicle to Stewart Chrysler Dodge Jeep RA…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Safety recalls
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 2 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
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Questions
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 51 owner complaints, 2 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (22 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (14 complaints). #3: Uncategorized Issues (11 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee, NHTSA complaints include 2 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 51 total complaints. 5 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?▾
Yes. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee. A major recall area is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM. 2 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?▾
The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Electrical Faults during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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