Most common 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L problems
Share of the 39 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Jeep Grand Cherokee L complaints by model year
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L recalls (2)
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, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
What 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L owners say
Electrical system
On April 20, 2026, my 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L was involved in a crash due to a sudden and complete brake failure. At the time of the incident, the vehicle was in the custody of an authorized FCA dealership. An employee of the dealership was operating the vehicle when the brakes completely failed to respond, resulting in an accident. FCA US LLC Special Investigations conducted an inspection (Case #[96529168]) and stated they found no physical evidence of a manufacturing defect or component malfunction. However, the mechanical or electronic failure was severe enough to cause a crash while being operated by a professional dealership technician. I am filing this complaint because sudden brake failure represents an extreme safety hazard to the public. …
On 10/5/26 our jeep grand cherokee was parked in our drive way with the ignition started and the car in the park position. While my mom was in the car in the drivers seat, the car accelerated forward at a rapid speed and left the park position. The car slammed into my garage and caused severe damage to my garage and the car. The car is a total loss. I submitted this information to the police and to the manufacturer.
Driver assistance
Updates to the case#11679471. Since my initial report, Jeep arranged for an independent technician to retrieve and review the Event Data Recorder (EDR) from our vehicle. While Jeep has not shared the expert's conclusions with us, we obtained a copy of the raw EDR data file from the same tech (attached). Based on the EDR data: 1. The brake pedal was fully applied approximately 0.4 seconds before impact and remained depressed. 2. The vehicle's deceleration was only ~0.5 g, significantly below the expected ~0.8-1.0 g for dry asphalt conditions. 3. The ABS did not engage, indicating that hydraulic brake pressure was not reaching the level required to approach wheel lock. 4. The Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system was "On" but did not engage. 4. The Advanced Brake Assist (ABA) activated only ~0.3 seconds before impact, too late to reduce the stopping distance. 5. …
While driving on the Belt Parkway towards Coney Island in stop-and-go traffic at approximately 25-35 mph, the vehicle in front slowed and came to a stop. The distance to the vehicle ahead was more than two car lengths. The brake pedal was fully depressed, but the vehicle did not decelerate adequately to come to a complete stop. The driver's record is clear of any car accident All forward collision warning alerts were sounding, but the ABS and automatic emergency braking (AEB) did not activate. There was no tire screech or pulsation from the brakes. The vehicle slowed but continued to move forward, resulting in a low-speed frontal collision. After the collision, the vehicle refused to move until the engine had been turned off for several minutes. Airbags did not deploy. This incident happened on a brand-new vehicle with only 318 miles on the odometer. …
Engine & cooling
The contact owns a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. On a separate occasion, the contact stated that while the vehicle was driven over 60 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound coming from the muffler. The contact merged to the side of the road, turned off the vehicle, and after the engine cooled down, the vehicle functioned properly if the vehicle did not exceed 60 MPH. On another occasion, while the vehicle was parked outside a store, the contact went back to start the vehicle, and the brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was started; however, the transmission failed to shift into drive or reverse. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …
The contact owns a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the engine surged and RPM revved above 7,000 RPM, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond, and the transmission failed to respond. The contact stated that there were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway and turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle returned to normal operation. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000.
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | RWD | 19 / 26 / 21 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | 18 / 25 / 21 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L a good car?
Based on 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2025 Grand Cherokee L rates avoid: 15.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the Grand Cherokee L at the same age. It is one of the Grand Cherokee L years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L?
The electrical system — 14 complaints, 36% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the driver assistance (9) and engine & cooling (8).
How many recalls does the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, the most recent from September 1, 2026 (pressure monitoring and regulating systems). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Jeep Grand Cherokee L?
Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2024, 2025 and 2023. See the full Jeep Grand Cherokee L years comparison.
At what mileage do 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 20,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.