Dealer visit checklist
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee checklist
Print it or keep it on your phone. Tick each item as you go so nothing gets missed.
Inspect the car
- Check every panel gap and look for mismatched paint (signs of past accident repair)
- Look at the tires: even wear, matching brands, at least 4/32" tread
- Check under the car and engine bay for oil, coolant or other leaks
- Start the engine cold; listen for knocks, ticks or squeals and watch for smoke
- Test every window, lock, seat, light, the A/C, heat and infotainment
- Test drive on city streets and highway: straight braking, smooth shifts, no pulling
- Ask for the service records and a vehicle history report
- Have an independent mechanic do a pre-purchase inspection (about $100–$200)
Known 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems to check
- Uconnect infotainment system glitches and software freezes have been reported across multiple model years and persist on 2025 units in early owner reports
- Electrical gremlins including battery drain and intermittent warning lights are a recurring complaint on FCA/Stellantis platforms
- The 3.6L Pentastar V6 is generally reliable but cooling system components and water pumps have shown premature wear around 60,000–80,000 miles
- Air suspension (optional Quadra-Lift) can develop leaks or compressor failures, with repairs running $1,000–$2,500 out of warranty
- Transmission shifts can feel rough or hesitant in stop-and-go traffic, particularly in colder climates before the fluid reaches operating temperature
Ask: have these recalls been fixed?
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles.
- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles.
- TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2025 Jeep Wagoneer L, 2025-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles.
Negotiate the price
- Know the typical price: about $40,500 for this model year
- Negotiate the out-the-door price, not the monthly payment
- Get the full price with every fee listed in writing before you sign
- Bring your own loan pre-approval so the dealer has a rate to beat
- Say no to add-ons you didn't ask for (paint protection, VIN etching, nitrogen tires)
- Negotiate your trade-in separately, after the car's price is agreed
- Be ready to walk away; another listing is usually a click away