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2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues

What the public record actually says about the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.

The read

Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for SUV.

Owners filed 28 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 59% of 2025 SUVs. Unknown Or Other leads the reports (29%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.

Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2025 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.

Complaints filed

28

Reports to NHTSA, 2025

Safety recalls

1

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

21

EPA estimate

Complaint volume vs. segment peers

More complaints than 59% of 2025 SUVs

The bar is this car's percentile among 2025 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.

Known issues

Unknown Or Other issues lead owner complaints (29% of 28 reports), followed by electrical system (25%).

Unknown Or Other29% · 8 reports
Electrical System25% · 7 reports
Power Train11% · 3 reports
Steering11% · 3 reports
Forward Collision Avoidance7% · 2 reports
Air Bags4% · 1 report
Fuel/Propulsion System4% · 1 report
Service Brakes4% · 1 report

+ 2 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 28 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11680289, ODI 11679471, ODI 11719324, ODI 11708108, ODI 11703375.

Recalls(1)

Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.

Air Bags · 26V328000Details +

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.

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.

A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.

Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L SUV RWD NHTSA source

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2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L SUV 4WD NHTSA source

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
Grand Cherokee L 4WD3.6L 6-cyl4-Wheel Drive182521
Grand Cherokee L 2WD3.6L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive192621

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L?

Owners filed 28 NHTSA complaints about the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L — more complaints than 59% of comparable 2025 SUVs, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.

What are the most common problems on the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L?

The most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (29% of complaints) and electrical system (25%).

How many recalls does the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L have?

1 recall has been issued that affect the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, covering components such as air bags. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L get?

The EPA rates the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L at 21 mpg combined.