Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE - 2018
97.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2018 is 123.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE, model year 2018.
Sample size: 463 cars, 1,108 tests and 1,079 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: 463 cars
The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee has an overall defect rate of 97 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the yearly average of 120 defects per 100 vehicles, representing an 18.9% improvement. While tyre wear is a common issue across many vehicles, the Grand Cherokee notably excels in categories such as Steering, Lights & Electrics, and Body/Structure, where its defect rates are considerably better than average. However, it faces challenges in the Brakes category, with a higher defect rate of 87 compared to the average of 67. Mileage trends indicate that the defect rates increase with higher mileage, particularly in the 93,000 to 124,000 miles range, where the model records 267 defects per 100 vehicles.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 463 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▼ 26.2% worse
86.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.8 / 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
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 50.0% better
2.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 10.1% worse
15.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.9 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 38.6% better
10.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.6 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 42.0% better
73.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 126.7 / 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
- A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 90.2% better
0.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 4.5% worse
2.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.2 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 58.6% better
2.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.0 / 100 tests
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 273
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 214
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 103
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 71
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 34
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 31
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 30
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 16
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
Serious faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 6