2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
What to watch for on the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Early Build Recalls and Software Faults
2022 cars carried a significant number of recalls and software-related complaints covering electrical systems, driver assistance, and in some cases safety components. Confirm every recall is closed by VIN before purchase.
Electrical and Infotainment Gremlins
Uconnect 5 screen blackouts, reboots, backup camera dropouts, and phantom warning messages were the most common early owner complaints. Most were addressed through software updates, so confirm the car is current.
4 more known problems on the 2025 Grand Cherokee
Your guide shows all of them and which apply to the exact car, and what to ask the seller.
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee price ranges
Depreciation has been steep on the WL, which favours used buyers, particularly on 4xe models where the original price was high. 2023 and later cars are better sorted than 2022 launch vehicles. Remaining factory warranty is worth more on this generation than on any older Grand Cherokee because of the electrical complexity.
Recalls on the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Electrical system: propulsion system
A software error within the hybrid control processor may result in a loss of drive power.
Electrical system: traction battery
The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Air bags: software
A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the delayed deployment of the side air bags during a crash.
1 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
What 80 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee at a glance
- Trims
- 4xeAltitudeLaredoLimitedOverlandOverland 4xeSummitSummit 4xe
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo Plug-In Hybrid, 3.6L 6-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic 8-spd
- Drivetrain
- 4WD, RWD
- Fuel
- Plug-In Hybrid, Gasoline
- Body style
- SUV
Jeep Grand Cherokee (WL) Buyer's Guide
New Platform, Three Rows, Early Gremlins
The WL arrived for 2022 on an all-new platform, launching first as the three-row Grand Cherokee L before the standard-wheelbase version followed. It is a significant step up in interior quality, refinement, and technology, with a much better cabin than any previous Grand Cherokee and available air suspension, a plug-in hybrid 4xe powertrain, and genuinely capable Quadra-Drive II four-wheel drive.
Powertrains: The 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 is the volume engine and is well proven by this point. The 5.7-liter HEMI carried over for the first years. The 4xe plug-in hybrid pairs a turbocharged four-cylinder with electric drive for meaningful electric-only range and strong torque, at the cost of additional complexity.
What to look for: Early WL cars carried a notable number of recalls and software-related complaints, so recall completion by VIN is the first check. Electrical and infotainment gremlins were the most common early owner complaint, most addressed through updates. On air-suspension cars, cycle every height. On a 4xe, confirm the charging system works and ask about any hybrid system faults or battery service.
Reality check: The WL is the most refined and most complex Grand Cherokee yet. Later build years are visibly better sorted than 2022 cars. Depreciation has been steep, which works in a used buyer's favour, but the warranty position matters more here than on an older, simpler generation.
About the WL
The WL Grand Cherokee arrived for 2022 on an all-new platform, launching first as the three-row Grand Cherokee L before the standard-wheelbase model followed. It represents the largest single step forward in the model's history for interior quality, refinement, and technology, with a cabin that finally competes with European rivals rather than undercutting them. Air suspension, Quadra-Drive II four-wheel drive, and a 4xe plug-in hybrid powertrain are all available alongside the familiar 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 and, in the early years, the 5.7-liter HEMI.
As a used buy, the WL rewards buying later rather than earlier. The 2022 launch year carried a notably heavy recall load and a high volume of software and electrical complaints, most centred on the Uconnect 5 system, backup cameras, and driver assistance features, with many addressed through subsequent updates. Air suspension remains a long-term cost risk, and the 4xe adds a high-voltage battery and charging hardware whose early examples saw charging faults. Depreciation has been steep, particularly on 4xe models, which works firmly in a used buyer's favour, but remaining factory warranty is worth more on this generation than on any older Grand Cherokee given the electrical complexity involved.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the WL reliable?
Better than its early reputation but not yet in the same class as a simple older Grand Cherokee. The 2022 launch year carried a heavy recall load and a lot of software complaints. Later build years are noticeably better sorted, and remaining warranty coverage matters more here than on an older generation.
Should I get the L or the standard wheelbase?
The L adds a genuinely usable third row and more cargo space at the cost of length and a slightly softer character. If you do not need seven seats, the standard-wheelbase car is easier to park and marginally more capable off road.
Is the 4xe worth it?
If you can charge at home and your daily driving fits within its electric range, the running cost savings are real and the extra low-end torque is pleasant. If you cannot charge conveniently, you are carrying the weight and complexity of a hybrid system for very little benefit.
What should I check before buying?
Recall status by VIN first, since early WL cars carried many. Confirm the infotainment software is current and test every screen function, camera, and driver assistance feature. Cycle all air suspension heights. On a 4xe, charge it and confirm the full cycle works.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.