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Fifth generation (WL) · first-year watch

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee, day 516

  • 71complaints since Apr 11, 2025
  • 4recalls
  • 8involved a crash
  • 5,781median miles at failure

Newest report Sep 7, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

Changed since August

  • 1 new complaint in September, about tires.
  • Recall 26V-559 on tires, filed Sep 1, 2026.
  • Nothing filed yet on sticky steering, transmission failure, engine failure or fire.
  • 24th most complaints of the 27 2025 models on this site.
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Photo: HJUdall, Wikimedia Commons, CC0

The log

Complaints by the month NHTSA received them. Dark bars mark a month with a recall or an investigation.

Apr 2025
2Collision avoidance, Brakes
May 2025
4Electrical, Exterior Lighting
Jun 2025
1Engine
Jul 2025
2Electrical, Transmission and drivetrain
Aug 2025
5Electrical, Fuel and propulsion
Sep 2025
3Transmission and drivetrain, Fuel and propulsion recall 25V-576: Electrical
Oct 2025
2Electrical, Brakes recall 25V-741: Electrical
Nov 2025
3Engine, Transmission and drivetrain
Dec 2025
7Electrical, Fuel and propulsion
Jan 2026
7Electrical, Engine
Feb 2026
7Electrical, Engine
Mar 2026
1Collision avoidance
Apr 2026
7Engine, Fuel and propulsion
May 2026
0 recall 26V-328: Airbags
Jun 2026
6Engine, Steering
Jul 2026
6Electrical, Engine
Aug 2026
7Electrical, Engine
Sep 2026
1Tires recall 26V-559: Tires

What's been reported

NHTSA's own component codes. One report can cite several.

  • Electrical
    30
  • Engine
    20
  • Collision avoidance
    15
  • Other
    12
  • Fuel and propulsion
    11
  • Transmission and drivetrain
    11
  • Speed control
    8
  • Airbags
    5

Problems so far

  • Engine stalls or loses power while driving 14 reports
  • Battery dies or the car will not start 11 reports
  • Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power 6 reports
  • Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 5 reports
  • Airbag warning light or recall 5 reports
  • Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 5 reports

Recent reports

“The current recall with loss of propulsion occurred in my vehicle on 10/16/2025 at 5:10pm while I was on the highway during rush hour. Thankfully I didn’t get injured, this is so dangerous. I’m afraid to drive this vehicle in fear of it occurring again.”

Filed Oct 16, 2025

“Driving on freeway and Service 4WD light came on. Upon reaching destination, parking brake automatically engaged for unknown reason.”

Filed Oct 13, 2025

“When driving the vehicle, it appears to shift roughly and at times, it seems that there is no power to the vehicle.”

Filed Sep 11, 2025

“Blind spot alert light came on and has stayed on. Took on 7/8/2025 to Jeep dealership… they still have as of 8/28/25 and can’t figure how to fix it.”

Filed Aug 29, 2025

Recalls

Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

26V-559Sep 1, 2026
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

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, 2026 Jeep Cherokee, and Jeep Grand Wagoneer L PHEV 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."

Risk and remedy
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 are expected to be mailed beginning September 29, 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.
26V-328May 21, 2026
Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module:Software

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 and remedy
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.
25V-741Oct 30, 2025
Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery

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 and remedy
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 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.
25V-576Sep 4, 2025
Electrical System:Propulsion System

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 and remedy
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.

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