The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 32 of 82 complaints (39%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (4) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 277 in 2024 to 82 in 2025.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 82
- Recall campaigns
- 5
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,700–$2,950
- Combined MPG
- 21–23
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | vs. 2025 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,700–4,200 | 2,700–4,200 | 2,700–2,950 | 2,700–2,950 | 2,700–2,950 | |
| Combined MPG | 17–23 | 17–23 | 21–23 | 21–23 | 21–23 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 14–23 / 22–26 | 14–23 / 22–26 | 18–23 / 24–26 | 18–23 / 24–27 | 18–21 / 25–26 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 407–533 | 407–533 | 407–430 | 382–430 | 388–430 | |
| Complaints filed | 506 | 277 | 82 | 34 | 0 | |
| Recalls issued | 23 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 17 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 21 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
5 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Electrical: 32 of 82 NHTSA complaints (39%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee get?
EPA rates it 21–23 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
EPA estimates $2,700–$2,950 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (5)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 19 mpg | 26 mpg (high) | 21 mpg (low) | $2,950 (high) | 416 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 19 mpg | 26 mpg (high) | 22 mpg | $2,850 | 407 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 18 mpg (low) | 25 mpg | 21 mpg (low) | $2,950 (high) | 430 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 19 mpg | 26 mpg (high) | 22 mpg | $2,850 | 413 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic 8-spd | 4 | 2.0L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 23 mpg (high) | 24 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (high) | $2,700 (low) | 404 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 32 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Brakes | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 21 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (5)
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 System."
- Consequence
- 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.
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."
- Consequence
- 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.
ENGINE
- Defect
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Debris inside the engine may cause engine failure, which can result in a loss of drive power and/or an engine compartment fire.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a software update and replace the block or engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 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.
- Consequence
- 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 may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 68C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025. Vehicles that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recalls 24V720 and 23V787 will need to have the new remedy performed.
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.
- Consequence
- 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.