Jeep Grand Cherokee Tires Problems
Owners have filed 271 complaints with NHTSA about tires problems on the Jeep Grand Cherokee across 29 model years. The 1996 model year has the most (35). The words owners use most often: “spare tire” (11% of reports).
- 271tires complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 64%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Spare tire: mentioned in 31 of 271 complaints (11%)
- Tires size: mentioned in 23 of 271 complaints (8%)
- Goodyear eagle: mentioned in 16 of 271 complaints (6%)
- Tread separation: mentioned in 16 of 271 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do tires problems happen?
Based on 126 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 271 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 4 an injury.
Jeep Grand Cherokee tires complaints by model year
| Model year | Tires complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | 3,000 |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | 1,500 |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 0% | 24,950 |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 0% | 10,500 |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 11 | 1% | 20,000 |
| 2012 Grand Cherokee | 10 | 1% | 35,300 |
| 2011 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 0% | 15,585 |
| 2010 Grand Cherokee | 5 | 4% | 28,000 |
| 2009 Grand Cherokee | 9 | 7% | 49,050 |
| 2008 Grand Cherokee | 19 | 3% | 23,000 |
| 2007 Grand Cherokee | 20 | 2% | 30,000 |
| 2006 Grand Cherokee | 13 | 1% | 20,000 |
| 2005 Grand Cherokee | 19 | 1% | 69,000 |
| 2004 Grand Cherokee | 9 | 1% | 22,300 |
| 2003 Grand Cherokee | 5 | 1% | 35,500 |
| 2002 Grand Cherokee | 9 | 1% | 38,000 |
| 2001 Grand Cherokee | 8 | 1% | 47,110 |
| 2000 Grand Cherokee | 12 | 1% | 26,000 |
| 1999 Grand Cherokee | 20 | 1% | 82,000 |
| 1998 Grand Cherokee | 13 | 1% | 96,500 |
| 1997 Grand Cherokee | 16 | 2% | 103,000 |
| 1996 Grand Cherokee | 35 | 4% | 118,000 |
| 1995 Grand Cherokee | 21 | 3% | 22,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Model years: 2024, 2025, 2026
Problem: 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. Due to a software error, the tire pressure monitoring system may fail to detect low tire pressure and/or fail to illuminate the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
Risk: A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of low tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the radio frequency hub software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 54D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Have had two different tires with golf ball size knots come up on sidewall
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced a premature loss of battery charge while…
265/50R20 Cooper Evolution H/T, all 4 tires have cracks all the way around each tire, possibly sidewall defects. Tires were purchased new from Bobâs tire in Attalla, Alabama.
Please see attachment:
The contact owned a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee equipped with Prinx Tires, Tire Line: High Country RT, Tire Size: LT265/65/R16, DOT Number: N/A. The contact stated that, while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed during light snowfall and attempting to reduce speeds, the vehicle lost traction…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Grand Cherokees have tires problems?
No. NHTSA has 271 owner complaints about tires for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Jeep Grand Cherokee tires?
Yes: 1 safety recall list tires. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about tires problems on the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “spare tire”, in 31 of 271 complaints, followed by “tires size” (23).
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