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Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability by build year

Coverage 2005-present3 named generationsSUVDIESEL / PETROL

We've only got 728 MOT tests for Jeep Grand Cherokees built around 2018 (7 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Jeep Grand Cherokee built around 2018: more fails still not passed 3 days later

Jeep Grand Cherokees built around 2018 fail an MOT and still haven’t passed 3 days later more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.

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Key figure

4.1% of MOT tests on Jeep Grand Cherokees built around 2018 failed and still hadn’t passed 3 days later. For similar cars the same age, it was 2.7%.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Jeep Grand Cherokees built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Jeep Grand Cherokee's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Grand Cherokee's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Grand Cherokee WK2

WK2 (2011-2021)

Not enough tests to rate
PETROLDIESEL

13.9% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Likely between 11.6% and 16.6%

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 728 MOT tests at this ageView details →
W

WK (2005-2010)

Not enough tests to rate
PETROLDIESEL

26.4% fail rate, built around 2006 (19 years old)

Likely between 23.1% and 30.0%

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.4%)

From 617 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Pre

Older models (before 2005)

PETROLDIESEL

32.4% fail rate, built before 2000 (over 25 years old)

Likely between 27.6% and 37.7%

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 25.2%)

From 327 MOT tests at this ageLimited data

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

See every build year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee

Side-by-side

Jeep Grand Cherokee generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
WK2 (2011-2021)
No ratingNot enough tests to rate
No ratingNot enough tests to rate13.9%likely between 11.6% and 16.6%built around 2018 (7 years old)from 728 MOT tests at this age
WK (2005-2010)
No ratingNot enough tests to rate
No ratingNot enough tests to rate26.4%likely between 23.1% and 30.0%built around 2006 (19 years old)from 617 MOT tests at this age
Older models (before 2005)
No rating
No rating32.4%likely between 27.6% and 37.7%built before 2000 (over 25 years old)from 327 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the Grand Cherokee, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Jeep Grand Cherokee fail rate by age

This chart combines every Jeep Grand Cherokee ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
12011.7%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
31812.6%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
72813.9%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
99115.0%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
1,52318.6%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
1,71218.7%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
1,44220.7%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
94624.6%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
45523.3%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
9526.3%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
11430.7%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
19727.4%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
34726.5%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
61726.4%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
34230.4%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
19126.7%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
17228.5%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
13630.9%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
14928.2%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
32732.4%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 25+ years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Jeep Grand Cherokees

These issues come from 7-year-old Jeep Grand Cherokees, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot much data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    15.1%
    Advisory: 185Fail: 17 (8% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    13.5%
    Advisory: 138Fail: 2 (1% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    5.8%
    Advisory: 43Fail: 8 (16% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    3.2%
    Advisory: 25Fail: 4 (14% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    2.9%
    Advisory: 22Fail: 11 (33% of the times it was found)

Based on 728 MOT tests on 7-year-old Jeep Grand Cherokees, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Jeep Grand Cherokees notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelNot much data
  1. Brakes + Tyres30%
  2. Other + Tyres20%
  3. Brakes + Other17%
  4. Brakes + Windscreen & wipers15%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 125 MOT tests on Jeep Grand Cherokee cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

90%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · About typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

38 recalls in all

34 of the 38 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 9 Critical
  • 25 more

Top concerns

  • 2020-2025 Jeep wrangler and 2022-2026 Jeep grand Cherokee PHEV vehicles. High voltage battery.
  • Fire may occur
  • Inadvertent deployment of a front airbag

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Volkswagen T-Roc

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.9%
    Dangerous
    3.9%

    Lower fail rate: 9.6%, against 13.9% for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, both built around 2018.

    9,233 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    7.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.3%
    Dangerous
    2.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.4%

    Lower fail rate: 7.6%, against 13.9% for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, both built around 2018.

    1,815 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Lexus NX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    2.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    88.4%

    Lower fail rate: 9.5%, against 13.9% for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, both built around 2018.

    4,706 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Skoda Karoq

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    10.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    4.3%

    Lower fail rate: 10.3%, against 13.9% for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, both built around 2018.

    8,610 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Jeep Grand Cherokee across all generations combined fails MOTs slightly less often than typical for this age. It has the lowest fail rate of the 3 Jeep models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 728 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Jeep Grand Cherokee ever sold: 10,922 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 728 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.