Jeep Grand Cherokee

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 13 model years from 13,620 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

84%

Total Tests

13,620

Highest Pass Rate

2018 (91%)

Years Covered

About the Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee was MOT tested 13,620 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 13 model years (2005 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 84%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel and lpg and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 model has the highest pass rate at 91% from 853 tests. The 2013 model has the lowest at 85%. The 6 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Jeep Grand Cherokee has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2005) averages 124,287 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 29,726 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Jeep brand average of 78%, the Grand Cherokee performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Jeep range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2987cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,281

Per month£190/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2020 details

How reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

vs average of all models+2% (82% avg)

vs Jeep brand average+6% (78% avg)

Best to worst year spread6 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Jeep Grand Cherokee by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2020	86%	144	29,726 mi
2019	91%	577	42,366 mi
2018	91%	853	52,382 mi
2017	90%	1,865	59,470 mi
2016	89%	2,218	67,356 mi
2015	87%	2,990	75,991 mi
2014	87%	3,100	87,762 mi
2013	85%	1,615	95,536 mi
2012	89%	63	90,347 mi
2010	76%	33	113,498 mi
2007	85%	47	101,618 mi
2006	63%	76	103,472 mi
2005	69%	39	124,287 mi

Questions about the Jeep Grand Cherokee

Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?

Across its 13 model years in our data (2005 to 2020), the Jeep Grand Cherokee averages an 84% MOT pass rate, from 13,620 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2018 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 91%.

Which year Jeep Grand Cherokee has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 2013 model has the lowest at 85%, a 6 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.