Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE - 2017
98.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2017 is 137.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE, model year 2017.
Sample size: 1,009 cars, 2,285 tests and 2,240 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 1,009 cars
The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee has an overall defect rate of 98 defects per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the yearly average of 134 defects per 100 vehicles, indicating better reliability by 27%. While the model shows higher defect rates in the 124,000+ miles category, it performs better in steering, lights and electrics, wheels, suspensions and axles, body/structure, and other categories, all with notable lower defect percentages compared to the average. However, it does have a higher rate of equipment-related defects. Overall, the Grand Cherokee stands out positively in several key areas, suggesting it may be a more dependable choice than average for its year.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 1,009 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▼ 6.6% worse
77.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 72.5 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
- Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
Steering
▲ 26.8% better
4.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.6 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 15.9% better
12.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.5 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 46.6% better
10.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.4 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 45.1% better
78.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 143.1 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▲ 34.3% better
4.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.0 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 70.4% worse
4.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.7 / 100 tests
- A seat belt: webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened
Other
▲ 56.7% better
3.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.0 / 100 tests
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 484
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 391
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 211
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 103
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 95
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 81
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 38
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 37
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 36
A seat belt: webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 36
Serious faults (Top 10)
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 38
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 37
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 19
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 19
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 17