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Jeep reliability and common MOT problems by model

Jeep shows a 15.4% combined MOT failure rate across 62,186 tests in Motintel data. Renegade has one of the lower high-confidence rates at 14.7%. Renegade deserves extra checking at 14.7%.

Data sources: DVSA MOT records, official recall records, and MOT fault wording snapshots (2026-04-27, 2026-04-29, rfr_codes_2025-05-12, failure items 2023). Search-indexed model pages must clear 20,000 MOT tests and 10,000 vehicles.

Jeep combined failure rate: 15.4% — all-model average is 18.7%. Ranked #11 of 48 makes by failure rate (1 = lowest).

Which Jeep models look strongest?

Renegade (14.7%)

Which Jeep models need extra caution?

Renegade (14.7%)

Most reliable Jeep models in MOT data

#ModelMOT failure rateTestsVehicles
1 Jeep Renegade 14.7% 29,505 tests 24,469 vehicles

Jeep models with the highest MOT failure rates

#ModelMOT failure rateTestsVehicles
1 Jeep Renegade 14.7% 29,505 tests 24,469 vehicles

Common Jeep MOT problem areas

#Problem areaMOT notesModels affectedWhat to checkHigh-rate examples
1 Suspension and steering 4,274 MOT notes 1 models Listen for knocks, check uneven tyre wear, and ask whether worn joints or bushes have been replaced. Jeep Renegade
2 Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors 1,745 MOT notes 1 models Check the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, chips, cracks, and whether the driver's view is clear. Jeep Renegade
3 Emissions, engine, and exhaust 1,000 MOT notes 1 models Check cold starts, exhaust smoke, warning lights, service history, and recent emissions repairs. Jeep Renegade
4 Lights and electrical 934 MOT notes 1 models Test every exterior light, warning lamp, horn, washer, and basic electrical function before buying. Jeep Renegade
5 Tyres and wheels 650 MOT notes 1 models Look for matching tyres, legal tread, sidewall damage, wheel damage, and uneven wear. Jeep Renegade
6 Corrosion and structure 257 MOT notes 1 models Inspect sills, subframes, suspension mounts, brake pipes, and previous welding or rust repairs. Jeep Renegade

All Jeep model reports

Model MOT tests Vehicles Failure rate
Renegade 29,505 24,469 14.7%
Compass limited data 9,171 7,612 13.4%
Grand Cherokee limited data 7,415 6,215 13.1%
Cherokee limited data 7,042 5,674 17.3%
Wrangler limited data 4,409 3,673 14.6%
G Cherokee Overland Crd A limited data 1,710 1,293 24.1%
Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A limited data 1,616 1,249 23.0%
Cherokee Limited Crd A limited data 1,318 946 29.1%

Models with limited data (fewer than 20,000 tests or 10,000 vehicles) have full reports but are not indexed in search engines until the evidence threshold is met.