2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (10) · Fuel/Propulsion System (9) · Vehicle Speed Control (7)
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Safety recalls (4)
Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 2026-09-01 · campaign 26V559000 · 201,975 vehicles
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 re
Risk: 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. 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 2026-05-21 · campaign 26V328000 · 419,035 vehicles
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."
Risk: 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. 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.
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery 2025-10-30 · campaign 25V741000 · 320,068 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
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.
Risk: 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. 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. Ve
Electrical System:propulsion System 2025-09-04 · campaign 25V576000 · 91,787 vehicles
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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (395)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-15 · 9100946 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
compressor assy high number of compressor replacements when complaint is noise and supplier analysis comes back as trouble not found. before replacing compressor due to noise complaint review the new compressor noise section in the service library under 24 heating and air conditioning- diagnosis and
Power Train 2026-09-30 · S2621000004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the customer may complain about a popping noise, grinding noise, or an intermittent no reverse or forward transmission engagement. the tech may find damaged and/or worn transmission output shaft splines (850re transmission only)
Structure:body 2026-09-23 · 114721 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
applique - front door
Electrical System 2026-09-23 · 08-221-26 REV. B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
r1h radio u41.10 software update - dealer option customers may experience one or more of the following: symptom: ● **speakers may emit a humming, screeching, buzzing, clicking, or bass noise (not related to the amplifier).** ● fcw off light on with no dtcs and can't turn off. ● blank screen and then
Service Brakes 2026-09-11 · S238A000038 REV.D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
auto emergency braking (aeb) unavailable – service required message in cluster
Engine 2026-09-11 · S2609000011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mil-on and/or engine oil leak
Showing the 6 most recent of 395 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-21 · Unknown Or Other“2025 grand cherokee laredo drivers side b pillar is making a creaking sound and popping noise that started now and again and then became more consistent. we have had it at the dealer under warranty currently and they have had the car more than my wife and i. three attempts made and still no permanent fix, though they have replaced the door strike…”
2026-10-20 · Power Train“the vehicle experiences severe drivetrain binding, mechanical clunking, and erratic 4wd electronic timing failure while operating at normal driving speeds. during acceleration (27–28 mph, transitioning from d4 to d5 gear), the automatic 4wd transfer case / front axle disengages abruptly under load, causing an audible mechanical clunk and drive-li…”
2026-10-19 · Steering“1).while driving the message shows up: vehicle is not in park. then the motor shuts off (at any speed). this happened several times (i was on my way to take my wife to chemo infusions)! this is very dangerous when driving and caused almost an accident on the highway!!! 2), when turning the motor on, the seat moves into the pre-set drivers position,…”
2026-10-17 · Service Brakes“suddden engine stalls/electrical shutdown while in motion, causing total loss of power steering and power other incidents of while traveling at 65-70 mph on the interstate the vehicle suddenly suffered a power failure and dropped into a dangerously low gear at low speed. the engine wound up drastically, causing a severe spike in rpms, but when pre…”
2026-09-30 · Unknown Or Other“i was driving on the highway when the sunroof on my jgc exploded. i checked for a debris, ie rock, stick, inside the cabin and found none. there was no other damage to the auto other than the sunroof. …”
2026-09-29 · Power Train · 8,200 mi“the contact owns a 2025 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while his wife was driving 45 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the contact heard a loud sound coming from the front of the vehicle and the vehicle lost power. no warning light was illuminated. the contact shifted the gear shifter into neutral(n), then to drive(d), and the…”
2026-09-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System“car cut off while driving, again. full dashboard started to flash, warnings, stated that there was no battery, no gas. i was stopped in traffic and managed to pull over and had restart the car. this is the second time that it has cut off while driving . the first time my toddler son was in the car in morning traffic and it cut off. this is an extre…”
2026-09-09 · Unknown Or Other“on xxx at approximately 1:32 p.m., i was stopped in a starbucks drive-through in my 2025 jeep grand cherokee 4xe. the vehicle was completely stopped and my foot was on the brake pedal. without any intentional acceleration input from me, the vehicle suddenly lurched forward. the movement was significant enough that i initially believed the vehicle …”
2026-09-08 · Unknown Or Other“2025 jeep grand cherokee with approximately 34,214 miles. the vehicle has an ongoing clicking noise during acceleration and deceleration that has been presented to an authorized jeep dealership for repair on multiple occasions and remains unresolved. the vehicle was returned to the dealership again on september 4, 2026. the repair order documents “…”
2026-09-07 · Tires“have had two different tires with golf ball size knots come up on sidewall …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.