7 models · 228,995 MOT tests
Jeep reliability
Jeep cars fail 27.8% of first MOT tests (all cars: 28.4%), about average for its age and mileage. The most reliable Jeep on MOT results is the Jeep Grand Cherokee; the least is the Jeep Patriot.
Ranked
Every Jeep model, most reliable first
Ranked against cars of the same age and mileage, so a new model and an old one are judged fairly.
| # | Model | Type | Tests | Fail rate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeep Grand Cherokee1996–2021 cars | Large SUV | 45,586 | 25.3% | Better than average |
| 2 | Jeep 3002002–2014 cars | Luxury car | 13,960 | 34.8% | Better than average |
| 3 | Jeep Wrangler1996–2021 cars | Large SUV | 24,647 | 26% | About average |
| 4 | Jeep Cherokee1996–2021 cars | Family SUV | 46,414 | 33.1% | About average |
| 5 | Jeep Grand Voyager1997–2012 cars | MPV and people carrier | 5,116 | 46% | About average |
| 6 | Jeep Renegade2005–2021 cars | Small SUV | 84,498 | 22.2% | Below average |
| 7 | Jeep Patriot2007–2017 cars | Family SUV | 8,774 | 50.5% | Below average |
Compare across every brand in the UK MOT Reliability Index.
Questions
Jeep reliability questions
Are Jeep cars reliable?
Jeep cars fail 27.8% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, across 228,995 UK MOT tests from 2022 to 2024.
What is the most reliable Jeep?
On MOT results, the Jeep Grand Cherokee: it fails 25.3% of first tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age.
Which Jeep should I avoid?
The Jeep Patriot has the weakest MOT record of the Jeep range (23% more MOT fails than the average car its age). Check any used one's MOT history before you buy.
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