2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 16, 2026OHElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   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 extreme safety hazard for myself, my family and others driving. The entire system failed. It was supposedly fixed before but the…

   NHTSA complaint #11764600 · source
2. Filed Aug 27, 2026WIElectrical SystemEngine

   Vehicle was unable to be shutdown and was locked in park. Can was not responding to turning off while in the garage and engine running. Since the vehicle was inside an attached garage, we were concerned about Carbon Monoxide getting into the house. No way to turn car off and had to involve police/fire department. Disconnected the battery terminal in the trunk which was unable to be opened, so we had to crawl through the side passenger door to get into the trunk. The vehicle…

   NHTSA complaint #11759988 · source
3. Filed Aug 2, 2026TXDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemEngine

   The transmission fails constantly when we are accelerating - approxx 50-58 miles per hour the transmission freezes & the RMP's stay @ 4-5 thousand for 20-30 seconds - it fails to downshift. This is extremely dangerous at any time & can cause a major accident if the vehicle is stuck & you need to stop! We have have left the car several times for this issue & they keep telling us they cannot replicate the issue. (We are older & we are given looks like we are nuts)

   NHTSA complaint #11754298 · source
4. Filed Jul 29, 2026MNElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   This vehicle has now experienced three separate incidents of sudden loss of propulsion while traveling at highway speeds, requiring it to be towed to the dealership on all three occasions. Each incident involved the same dangerous defect, and after each repair I was assured, the vehicle had been repaired and was safe to operate. Despite those assurances, the identical defect has continued to recur. This is not simply a customer satisfaction issue; it is an ongoing safety…

   NHTSA complaint #11753471 · source
5. Filed Jul 28, 2026COEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   My 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe suffered a catastrophic internal engine failure and set DTC P2338 ("Cylinder 3 Above Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor Threshold"). Although my VIN is not included in Safety Recall 78C (NHTSA 25V-766), my vehicle experienced the same failure mode, symptoms, and diagnostic code associated with the recall. Stellantis' STAR Center reviewed the case, confirmed internal engine damage, and recommended complete engine replacement. While driving at…

   NHTSA complaint #11753344 · source
6. Filed Jul 23, 2026MIElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   There is a serious malfunction between the hybrid and electric systems. The engine is making a loud noise, and neither the hybrid nor electric mode functions properly. In addition, the fuel and oil refresh warning remains on, even after refueling. These issues are ongoing and substantially impair the use, value, and safety of the vehicle.On January 2, 2026, and march 8 my Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe shut down twice while I was driving home on the freeway. This vehicle is not…

   NHTSA complaint #11752292 · source
7. Filed Jun 2, 20263,600 miILEngine

   The contact owns a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds the engine had suddenly revved very high and the RPMs had increased but the vehicle had failed to accelerate and began to reduce speed. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder and parked. After restarting the engine the vehicle operated as normal. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable…

   NHTSA complaint #11741487 · source
8. Filed Apr 27, 2026MDEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   I am writing to formally report a serious safety issue with my brand-new Jeep Grand Cherokee (got it from DARCARS Rockville, MD dealership) and to request immediate resolution under warranty and applicable consumer protection laws. I purchased this vehicle with the expectation of reliability, safety, and comfort for my family. Unfortunately, within a very short period of ownership, the vehicle has experienced repeated and dangerous failures. On 17th April 2026, while…

   NHTSA complaint #11734014 · source
9. Filed Apr 14, 2026MOElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   While driving approximately 70 mph on the highway, my 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe experienced a sudden and complete loss of power without warning. This created a dangerous situation with risk of collision. The vehicle is also subject to an active recall related to high-voltage battery fire risk, which prevents safe charging and normal hybrid operation. Additionally, at approximately 12,000 miles, the vehicle developed a transmission pump failure requiring repair. Due to…

   NHTSA complaint #11731155 · source
10. Filed Feb 16, 2026FLEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

    On multiple occasions, the transmission does not respond to gear changes such as moving from drive to reverse or park into drive. On those occasions, the D for drive would be blinking. More concerning and very dangerous is a lack of propulsion mid drive, the transmission would not go into gear. The engine would rev high, and it would not move forward, except by whatever momentum it originally had. This has happened to me on at least four occasions two of which I was in the…

    NHTSA complaint #11718177 · source
11. Filed Feb 6, 2026MNElectrical SystemEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

    The current recall is unable to happen as it has to be over 50 degrees. This is the second major recall in under one year. I have had issues with the radio, apple car play, the engine dying while in park and idling. Additionally, the vehicle suddenly lost power while driving it at 65 mph on a major highway when trying to pass. The only answers I get is the lemon law. This vehicle is not safe, the dealer has only offered for me to trade out of it into something extremely…

    NHTSA complaint #11716166 · source
12. Filed Jan 12, 2026CAEngine

    My 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV is subject to Safety Recall 78C/NHTSA 25V-766 for ENGINE FIRES caused by sand contamination in the 2.0L engine that can cause "catastrophic engine failure" and "vehicle fire. On January 9, 2026, I took my vehicle to Stewart Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM in Colma, CA. While other recalls were serviced, I was informed that Recall 78C could not be completed because remedy parts are unavailable. Following the dealership’s advice, I contacted Jeep…

    NHTSA complaint #11710511 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology