2025 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE 4XE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
5,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2025 model year. Data updated: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 2 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 50.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 50.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Electrical System: 1; Engine: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 |
2025: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11638274 · 2025-01-24 (January 24, 2025)
Purchased vehicle at dealer with 0 miles, and shortly after i had a service hybrid battery, brake system malfunction, auto emergency braking service required. After taking to the dealer multiple times. They are unable to find anything.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11638274 at NHTSA ↗
Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
2 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4429.7%ODI 11453850THE VEHICLE STOPPED COMMUNICATING WITH THE KEY FAB. THE WHOLE CAR IS DEAD BECAUSE OF THIS. I THOUGHT THIS WAS A 1 OFF TYPE OF THING, BUT I SEE THIS COMPLAINT AND AN ARTICLE ABOUT THIS ON THE WEB. WAITING TO SEE A REPAIR FROM JEEP BUT THEY CANT GET PARTS. BEING SITTING AT THE DEALERSHIP SINCE MONDAY FEBRUARY 14. WAITING ON THE COMMUNICATIONS THING TO FIX THE CAR. | 4748.5%ODI 11513515Accelerating onto hwy and vehicle jerks then flashes “service hybrid system” and “battery low” (as in the vehicle battery not electric mode charge. Pulled up to a stop light 2 min later and automatic breaking locks up and the vehicle completely locks and shuts down. Unable to reset/turn off/on or shift. Had to be towed to dealership. | 1252.2%ODI 11574874This is a followup to complaints 11574396 & 11574483. I was advised by service that the vehicle passed an inspection and it was ready for pickup. I went to the service department to pick up the vehicle. The service manager advised me that the vehicle was properly wired, and that he believed the problems that I have experienced were resolved through software updates. He also advised me that he believed the issue of the vehicle not accelerating past 29 mph was due to the vehicle being placed into manual mode through the vehicle's paddle shifters,… | 150.0%ODI 11638274Purchased vehicle at dealer with 0 miles, and shortly after i had a service hybrid battery, brake system malfunction, auto emergency braking service required. After taking to the dealer multiple times. They are unable to find anything. |
| Engine | 2013.5% | 2323.7%ODI 11513515Accelerating onto hwy and vehicle jerks then flashes “service hybrid system” and “battery low” (as in the vehicle battery not electric mode charge. Pulled up to a stop light 2 min later and automatic breaking locks up and the vehicle completely locks and shuts down. Unable to reset/turn off/on or shift. Had to be towed to dealership. | 1147.8%ODI 11574396This report involves a vehicle that was leased new from a dealership less a week ago. This vehicle has barely 200 miles on the odometer. While driving in electric mode, the engine completely shut off. The car shifted into park in the middle of traffic. I couldn’t shift it out of park , not even into neutral to push the car off the street. The screen was telling me to press the brake and the start button, as if I was starting the engine. But doing those things did nothing. I couldn’t start the engine, and I also couldn’t turn the car off. The … | 150.0%ODI 11689631 · 5,000 miThe contact owns a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that her husband was running an errand. The contact stated that he had parked the vehicle and had turned it off. When the contact's husband returned to the vehicle, he observed that smoke had filled the passenger cabin and smoke was being emitted from under the driver's side wheel well and from under the hood on the driver's side. The contact stated that her husband had not observed any warning or indication when he had parked the vehicle that it was overheating. The contact stated… |
| Steering | 3322.3%ODI 11456693Power steering unavailable 1 week after purchase of vehicle at 380 miles. Safety hazard in driving to any location. After research, apparently this is a widespread issue with Ls steering and are somehow still being sold. This is a huge safety issue and should have been address when initial complaints were brought to light immediately. I am unsure how this model is still being sold and would like to be properly be reimbursed and return of this vehicle due to the misinformation and inaccuracy in marketing and sales of this vehicle. | 1010.3%ODI 11540223When driving my vehicle, the engine seems to be stalling as a switching from one gear to the other jolts. The engine is slow in responding to speeding up. I feel unsafe specially when attempting to go on the freeway because the car seems to momentarily stop and between switching gears. I called the dealership where I purchased the car and they said that there is no recall for a similar experience of the problem. I called and they said that they would not be able to look at it for a few weeks, and that I was not able to book an appointment and … | 14.3%ODI 11579059Sudden faults while driving. Power Steering Unavailable, Active Lane Assist disabled, Auto Park Disabled, SOS calling unavailable, passenger airbag fault, | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train | 1912.8%ODI 11474749This is my Personal Assessment: My vehicle didn't visit the dealer yet and there are no warning lights of any kind and the answer to all the above bullets is NO. Two main issues, 1) Intermittently, when press the gas pedal from idle stop @ traffic light, you will the engine revs but the vehicle either doesn't move or move very slow. In either case, relasing gas and pressing again remediate the situation. This occasional can produce a dangeourous situation and put lives to risk. 2) the second issue is regarding Active Driving Assist System … | 1515.5%ODI 11509956On February 23rd 2023 I picked up my new 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe from conway Jeep in South Carolina . On the way home I noticed my foot kept slipping off the accelerator pedal and wasn't sure what was causing it. When I arrived home I noticed the accelerator pedal was made from a slick piece of plastic and didn't have a rubber cover or anti slip material installed like the brake pedal had. I contacted the jeep dealership and asked if jeep forgot to install one at the factory and if so please have one sent out. A representative spoke wi… | 626.1%ODI 11574396This report involves a vehicle that was leased new from a dealership less a week ago. This vehicle has barely 200 miles on the odometer. While driving in electric mode, the engine completely shut off. The car shifted into park in the middle of traffic. I couldn’t shift it out of park , not even into neutral to push the car off the street. The screen was telling me to press the brake and the start button, as if I was starting the engine. But doing those things did nothing. I couldn’t start the engine, and I also couldn’t turn the car off. The … | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Unknown Or Other | 149.5%ODI 11455414I purchased the vehicle 2/12/2022, a Saturday. On Monday 2/14/2022 I got in the car and it would not start. I pushed the start button and nothing happened. At first I thought my key fob battery was dead but when my wife returned home we had the same issue with hers. We called the dealer and they thought it was a dead battery and sent a tow truck. The tow truck driver and myself tried to jump start the car and nothing happen. We then tried to load the car on to a flat bed but could not because the car automatically engaged the electronic parki… | 1515.5%ODI 11525527While driving in the freeway vehicle shut down completely. Near miss fatal traffic accident to several vehicles. Took vehicle to the car dealer and they said it needs a software update. | 730.4%ODI 11574396This report involves a vehicle that was leased new from a dealership less a week ago. This vehicle has barely 200 miles on the odometer. While driving in electric mode, the engine completely shut off. The car shifted into park in the middle of traffic. I couldn’t shift it out of park , not even into neutral to push the car off the street. The screen was telling me to press the brake and the start button, as if I was starting the engine. But doing those things did nothing. I couldn’t start the engine, and I also couldn’t turn the car off. The … | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 138.8%ODI 11516050RE: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4Xe (hybrid) This complaint involves a well-known defect and malfunction endemic to the Jeep Wrangler 4Xe with the identical powertrain and software, and a well-documented recall of the Jeep Wrangler, but for some reason, does not yet extend to the Grand Cherokee 4Xe model for identical symptoms and malfunction behavior. The associated recall for the Wrangler is NHTSA campaign number: 22V865000. FCA US, LLC’s number for this recall ZB7, however the Grand Cherokee with the identical powertrain-- has yet to be recal… | 1212.4%ODI 11548983Gas gage is very inaccurate. Miles to empty falls dramatically faster than actual miles driven and then resets itself when car is turned off and back on. I have no confidence in the accuracy of fuel gage. | 14.3%ODI 115869711) Car shuts off automatically when driving. The only option to start engine again is to shut off the engine and restart. 2) Car hesitate when gas engine is communicating with electric battery. Car acts like it is is neutral for about 5 seconds The both issues listed above creates a serious safety risk as there is no option to accelerate while driving on a highway or city street. It creates a safety risk for my family and drivers that are behind me since other drivers have to come to an abrupt stop. The engine turned off while I was driving … | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1510.1%ODI 11462648 · 220 miThe contact's girlfriend owns a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while his girlfriend was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 220. | 77.2%ODI 11513515Accelerating onto hwy and vehicle jerks then flashes “service hybrid system” and “battery low” (as in the vehicle battery not electric mode charge. Pulled up to a stop light 2 min later and automatic breaking locks up and the vehicle completely locks and shuts down. Unable to reset/turn off/on or shift. Had to be towed to dealership. | 14.3%ODI 11635750On January 6, 2025, one week after picking up the new vehicle from the car dealers lot I was driving on the Merritt parkway when suddenly the AEB light came on and then the traction control and engine light. The vehicle quickly lost power and even with my foot pressed fully on the gas pedal, it would not accelerate and slowed to 20 mph within seconds. Fortunately, there was no car behind me, and I was able to coast into a rest stop. If there were a vehicle behind me, it probably would’ve crashed into me when my car quickly decelerated. I turned… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes | 138.8%ODI 114722581. in normal driving condition suddenly apply the breakes full,putting yourself at risk if you have another vehicle that comes behind you, it will definitely hit you 2.On many occasions the anti-collision system is deactivated for no apparent reason, it is almost always in specific areas, I understand that it has to do with some Wi-Fi signal | 44.1%ODI 11574359New vehicle within 30 days of purchase date. Vehicle had just turned a corner and went a few more feet driving approximately 5 mph on a flat asphalt RD. The rear end suddenly shook violently, making loud clunking noises and shut off. Vehicle put itself into park. Tried to restart the car and it would only flash all the warning lights. Tow truck took it to Landmark Dodge Jeep in Independence, MO. The shop determined right rear rotor broke in half, and caliper broke off. The rotor breaking cracked inside of wheel. No damage to wheel well, fender,… | 313.0%ODI 11626301When driving down interstate five in San Diego, my vehicle decided that it wanted to come to a screeching halt suddenly as the forward collision system activated randomly, causing my neck to jolt and a distill in pain. I had no idea what was going on, but in order to try to get out of the way of traffic, I quickly tried to override what the system was doing after coming to a complete stop, then the accelerator stuck getting the vehicle going over 100 mph. The hybrid system only shut down the gas engine, but the electric was still propelling the… | 150.0%ODI 11638274Purchased vehicle at dealer with 0 miles, and shortly after i had a service hybrid battery, brake system malfunction, auto emergency braking service required. After taking to the dealer multiple times. They are unable to find anything. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Too few reports for a range | 5,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 11689631 · 5,000 miThe contact owns a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that her husband was running an errand. The contact stated that he had parked the vehicle and had turned it off. When the contact's husband returned to the vehicle, he observed that smoke had filled the passenger cabin and smoke was being emitted from under the driver's side wheel well and from under the hood on the driver's side. The contact stated that her husband had not observed any warning or indication when he had parked the vehicle that it was overheating. The contact stated… |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 1 | None | ODI 11638274Purchased vehicle at dealer with 0 miles, and shortly after i had a service hybrid battery, brake system malfunction, auto emergency braking service required. After taking to the dealer multiple times. They are unable to find anything. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 1 | None | ODI 11689631 · 5,000 miThe contact owns a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that her husband was running an errand. The contact stated that he had parked the vehicle and had turned it off. When the contact's husband returned to the vehicle, he observed that smoke had filled the passenger cabin and smoke was being emitted from under the driver's side wheel well and from under the hood on the driver's side. The contact stated that her husband had not observed any warning or indication when he had parked the vehicle that it was overheating. The contact stated… |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | 25V766000 | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2022: 134 complaints · 2023: 94 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 40 | 86 | 134 |
| 2023 | 23 | 81 | 94 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 148 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 97 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Electrical System | Engine | Service Brakes | Vehicle Speed Control |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | 0 | 1ODI 11638274Purchased vehicle at dealer with 0 miles, and shortly after i had a service hybrid battery, brake system malfunction, auto emergency braking service required. After taking to the dealer multiple times. They are unable to find anything. | 1ODI 11638274Purchased vehicle at dealer with 0 miles, and shortly after i had a service hybrid battery, brake system malfunction, auto emergency braking service required. After taking to the dealer multiple times. They are unable to find anything. |
| Engine | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1ODI 11638274Purchased vehicle at dealer with 0 miles, and shortly after i had a service hybrid battery, brake system malfunction, auto emergency braking service required. After taking to the dealer multiple times. They are unable to find anything. | 0 | — | 1ODI 11638274Purchased vehicle at dealer with 0 miles, and shortly after i had a service hybrid battery, brake system malfunction, auto emergency braking service required. After taking to the dealer multiple times. They are unable to find anything. |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1ODI 11638274Purchased vehicle at dealer with 0 miles, and shortly after i had a service hybrid battery, brake system malfunction, auto emergency braking service required. After taking to the dealer multiple times. They are unable to find anything. | 0 | 1ODI 11638274Purchased vehicle at dealer with 0 miles, and shortly after i had a service hybrid battery, brake system malfunction, auto emergency braking service required. After taking to the dealer multiple times. They are unable to find anything. | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.