Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 133 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 101 of 442, and 23.9% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is malfunction indicator lamp (1.9% of tests).
Ranked 101 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 9,081 Jeep Grand Cherokees aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 23.9% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is 25% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
23.9%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
8,400
Typical age at test: 9 years
Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT failure rate by age
Most common Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT faults
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6% of tests
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.5% of tests
- Position lamp: not working1.5% of tests
What the Jeep Grand Cherokee fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 9.3% | ▼ 26% less often |
| Brakes | 8.1% | About average |
| Suspension | 4.6% | ▼ 55% less often |
| Tyres | 3.9% | ▼ 46% less often |
| Visibility | 3.8% | ▼ 22% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.8% | ▼ 24% less often |
| Steering | 2.4% | About average |
| Body and structure | 2.0% | ▼ 50% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.0% | About average |
| Wheels | 0.4% | About average |
What MPG does the Jeep Grand Cherokee do?
Official economy for the Jeep Grand Cherokee ranges from 17.5 to 37.7mpg across the 36 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2025). A typical petrol version manages 18.1mpg and a typical diesel 34mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Any Jeep Grand Cherokee first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Jeep Grand Cherokee registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £360 to £790 a year.
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Official figures for 36 versions sold in the UK between 2004 and 2025.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Official economy
17.5–37.7 mpg
CO2
61–381 g/km
Power
200–710 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cherokee 2.0 ATX 4xe272 PS · A8 · listed 2025 | Plug-in hybrid | 97.4 mpg | 65g | £200 | 20% |
| Grand Cherokee LIMITED 2.0 ATX 4xe (VH)200 PS · A8 · listed 2024 | Plug-in hybrid | 83.1 mpg | 76g | £200 | 21% |
| Grand Cherokee SUMMIT RESERVE 2.0 ATX 4xe (VH)200 PS · A8 · listed 2024 | Plug-in hybrid | 83.1 mpg | 76g | £200 | 21% |
| Grand Cherokee LIMITED 2.0 ATX 4xe (VL)200 PS · A8 · listed 2024 | Plug-in hybrid | 97.4 mpg | 65g | £200 | 20% |
| Grand Cherokee SUMMIT RESERVE 2.0 ATX 4xe (VL)200 PS · A8 · listed 2024 | Plug-in hybrid | 97.4 mpg | 65g | £200 | 20% |
| Grand Cherokee LIMITED 2.0 PHEV 380HP AT8 eAWD (VL)272 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Plug-in hybrid | 108.6 mpg | 61g | £200 | 19% |
| Grand Cherokee OVERLAND 2.0 PHEV 380HP AT8 eAWD (VL)272 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Plug-in hybrid | 108.6 mpg | 61g | £200 | 19% |
| Grand Cherokee SUMMIT RESERVE 2.0 PHEV 380HP AT8 eAWD (VL)272 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Plug-in hybrid | 108.6 mpg | 61g | £200 | 19% |
| Grand Cherokee TRAILHAWK 2.0 PHEV 380HP AT8 eAWD (VL)272 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Plug-in hybrid | 108.6 mpg | 61g | £200 | 19% |
| Grand Cherokee LIMITED 2.0 PHEV 380HP AT8 eAWD (VH)272 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Plug-in hybrid | 94.2 mpg | 70g | £200 | 21% |
| Grand Cherokee OVERLAND 2.0 PHEV 380HP AT8 eAWD (VH)272 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Plug-in hybrid | 94.2 mpg | 70g | £200 | 21% |
| Grand Cherokee SUMMIT RESERVE 2.0 PHEV 380HP AT8 eAWD (VH)272 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Plug-in hybrid | 94.2 mpg | 70g | £200 | 21% |
| Grand Cherokee TRAILHAWK 2.0 PHEV 380HP AT8 eAWD (VH)272 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Plug-in hybrid | 94.2 mpg | 70g | £200 | 21% |
| Grand Cherokee MY 2019 3.0 high output 3.45 axle ratio250 PS · A8 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
| Grand Cherokee MY 2019 6.4 SRT 3.70 axle ratio468 PS · A8 · listed 2019 | Petrol | – | – | – | – |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 36 versions.
What a Jeep Grand Cherokee costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 18.1mpg…
- diesel, typical official 34mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Jeep Grand Cherokee is 25% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 133 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most common MOT fault is “Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction”, found in 1.9% of tests.
›What MPG does the Jeep Grand Cherokee do?
Official economy for the Jeep Grand Cherokee ranges from 17.5 to 37.7mpg across the 36 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2025). A typical petrol version manages 18.1mpg and a typical diesel 34mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Any Jeep Grand Cherokee first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Jeep Grand Cherokee registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £360 to £790 a year.
›How many Jeep Grand Cherokees fail their MOT?
23.9% of Jeep Grand Cherokees aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Jeep Grand Cherokee combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.