2021 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L

4 recalls — 98 complaints

26V051000 Jan 29, 2026
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Defect Description
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.
Consequence
Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the rear coil spring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 12, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2026. Owners may con... Read more
80,620 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
25V083000 Feb 13, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Defect Description
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The center stack upper display (DCSD) contains a transistor that may overheat and prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the re... Read more
Consequence
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers replaced the DCSD, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been repaired. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 11C.
133 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
25V083000 Feb 13, 2025
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
Defect Description
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The center stack upper display (DCSD) contains a transistor that may overheat and prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the re... Read more
Consequence
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers replaced the DCSD, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been repaired. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 11C.
133 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
24V897000 Nov 27, 2024
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Defect Description
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the front seat side air bags (SAB) may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Fe... Read more
Consequence
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers secured the connector, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B3B.
14 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Complaint Statistics

98 total complaints 2 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21
STEERING12
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS9
POWER TRAIN9
UNKNOWN OR OTHER8
ENGINE7
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING6
SEATS4
SUSPENSION3
SERVICE BRAKES3
POWER TRAIN Apr 1, 2026
Incident date: Apr 1, 2026
Vehicle: 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Issue Type: Electrical System / Loss of Power / Braking System While operating my 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L on Interstate 40 at approximately 70 miles per hour, with two minor children in the vehicle, the vehicle suddenly and without any prior warning began to ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Apr 1, 2026
Incident date: Apr 1, 2026
Vehicle: 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Issue Type: Electrical System / Loss of Power / Braking System While operating my 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L on Interstate 40 at approximately 70 miles per hour, with two minor children in the vehicle, the vehicle suddenly and without any prior warning began to ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 1, 2026
Incident date: Apr 1, 2026
Vehicle: 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Issue Type: Electrical System / Loss of Power / Braking System While operating my 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L on Interstate 40 at approximately 70 miles per hour, with two minor children in the vehicle, the vehicle suddenly and without any prior warning began to ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 10, 2026
At 78,800 my truck started experiencing "stuttering" trying to pick up speed like the transmission wouldn't shift into gear and the Uconnect stopped working simultaneously. Also seems to be burning through more oil. It happens every single time you take off from a stop until the vehicle finally shif... Read more
POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 10, 2026
At 78,800 my truck started experiencing "stuttering" trying to pick up speed like the transmission wouldn't shift into gear and the Uconnect stopped working simultaneously. Also seems to be burning through more oil. It happens every single time you take off from a stop until the vehicle finally shif... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 25, 2026
Incident date: Mar 24, 2026
I just traded for this car! I am a [XXX] male! After I had already signed the Paperwork Then and only then I was told there was only one key FOB! Living in a remote area of the mountains I would have Never bought the car if I had known this! Not having a back up key is like not having a spare tire!... Read more
POWER TRAIN Mar 20, 2026
Incident date: Sep 20, 2025
The contact’s wife owns a 2021 Jeep Cherokee L. The contact was informed that the “Service 4WD” message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the contact was not informed of which part had failed or needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired beca... Read more
STEERING Mar 10, 2026
Incident date: Mar 10, 2026
After the vehicle was parked on my driveway overnight, I started driving and i got this Steering warning lights Service power steering messages Multiple electronic systems glitching at the same time I had to stop in the middle of the street because the steering wheel was super hard. I was not able t... Read more
STEERING Mar 10, 2026
Incident date: Feb 27, 2026
I am reporting a failure of the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) in my 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland. The failure is manifesting as an error message saying "service transmission" and the code that it is throwing says that the paddle shifters are overheating. This component is identical to... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 10, 2026
Incident date: Feb 27, 2026
I am reporting a failure of the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) in my 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland. The failure is manifesting as an error message saying "service transmission" and the code that it is throwing says that the paddle shifters are overheating. This component is identical to... Read more
AIR BAGS Mar 10, 2026
Incident date: Feb 27, 2026
I am reporting a failure of the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) in my 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland. The failure is manifesting as an error message saying "service transmission" and the code that it is throwing says that the paddle shifters are overheating. This component is identical to... Read more
ENGINE Feb 25, 2026
Incident date: Feb 17, 2026
I was driving my vehicle home after a nearby out of town errand. I was on US-95 between Potlatch ID and Moscow ID which is a very hilly, curvy 2-lane 60mph highway with little to no cell service. As I ascended my first big hill, my engine light came on flashing and the ride became noticeably bumpy. ... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION Jan 15, 2026
Incident date: Jan 13, 2026
I experienced electrical issues that resulted in loss of steering and difficulty turning my 2021 Jeep Cherokee Laredo. The steering became very hard to turn, and warning lights were present. This created a safety concern because the vehicle was difficult to control. I took the vehicle to an authoriz... Read more
STEERING Jan 15, 2026
Incident date: Jan 13, 2026
I experienced electrical issues that resulted in loss of steering and difficulty turning my 2021 Jeep Cherokee Laredo. The steering became very hard to turn, and warning lights were present. This created a safety concern because the vehicle was difficult to control. I took the vehicle to an authoriz... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 15, 2026
Incident date: Jan 13, 2026
I experienced electrical issues that resulted in loss of steering and difficulty turning my 2021 Jeep Cherokee Laredo. The steering became very hard to turn, and warning lights were present. This created a safety concern because the vehicle was difficult to control. I took the vehicle to an authoriz... Read more
SEAT BELTS Jan 13, 2026
Incident date: Jan 7, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The contact stated that while attempting to latch the front driver’s side seat belt, the seat belt buckle pretensioner failed to remain latched. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed as needing a seat clasp replacement; howev... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 11, 2026
Incident date: Jan 11, 2026
Backing out of the driveway after an evening of heavy rain, water started to leak from several places. Passengers side sun visor Rear passenger mic I am fearful this water leaking will cause unseen damage to side curtain air bags and electrical overhead components. This could also cause a serious... Read more
STEERING Dec 15, 2025
Incident date: Nov 9, 2025
Started the vehicle and while pulling down the driveway the power steering suddenly went completely out. Warning lights began flashing and I was unable to steer vehicle. Stopped vehicle and turned off several times, however unable to overcome power steering loss, or reset warning lights. No other i... Read more
POWER TRAIN Nov 18, 2025
Incident date: Nov 3, 2025
Started driving home and heard the vehicle making clinking noises. Then the service 4wd light came on. It slips in shifting almost like the vehicle shuts down for a sec and then comes back. When you are sitting the vehicle will randomly jerk forward even in park mode. Like the brake releases and the... Read more
SUSPENSION Nov 18, 2025
Incident date: Nov 3, 2025
Started driving home and heard the vehicle making clinking noises. Then the service 4wd light came on. It slips in shifting almost like the vehicle shuts down for a sec and then comes back. When you are sitting the vehicle will randomly jerk forward even in park mode. Like the brake releases and the... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 18, 2025
Incident date: Nov 3, 2025
Started driving home and heard the vehicle making clinking noises. Then the service 4wd light came on. It slips in shifting almost like the vehicle shuts down for a sec and then comes back. When you are sitting the vehicle will randomly jerk forward even in park mode. Like the brake releases and the... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Oct 21, 2025
Incident date: Nov 1, 2024
Randomly, and without warning, the instruments, gauges, and displays will switch to Italian along with cluster and radio display settings reverting to default settings, auto door locks and paddle shifter becomes inoperative (with no menu to enable), pedestrian emergency brake (peb) lamp or forward c... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 21, 2025
Incident date: Nov 1, 2024
Randomly, and without warning, the instruments, gauges, and displays will switch to Italian along with cluster and radio display settings reverting to default settings, auto door locks and paddle shifter becomes inoperative (with no menu to enable), pedestrian emergency brake (peb) lamp or forward c... Read more
SUSPENSION Oct 19, 2025
Incident date: Oct 9, 2025
Dear Agency I have got big problem. I am writing to request urgent assistance regarding a serious safety issue with my Jeep Grand Cherokee 2021 (WL) L, imported by me (private) from the U.S. market to Poland. I have recently noticed on web recall site about a 4 recall but 2 of them are very serious... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Oct 19, 2025
Incident date: Oct 3, 2025
I think it is the lumbar support bag in the driver's seat. It has blown up and blown up and will not deflate, to the point it is SO uncomfortable to drive and the seat back has POPPED completely open. I have pictures. I have read in some online forums other Jeep owners with this scabies l exact m... Read more
SEATS Oct 14, 2025
Incident date: Oct 10, 2025
The driver side seat bolster inflates and deflates randomly while you are driving. Usually on the left side of the seat.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 5, 2025
Incident date: Oct 2, 2025
There is a module that needs some sort of update I have power but my steering completely went out. All the lights in my dash came on, and my odometer started blinking. Ive read that newer models the 2023 edition also has this problem and has an open recall right now.
STEERING Oct 5, 2025
Incident date: Oct 2, 2025
There is a module that needs some sort of update I have power but my steering completely went out. All the lights in my dash came on, and my odometer started blinking. Ive read that newer models the 2023 edition also has this problem and has an open recall right now.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Sep 12, 2025
Incident date: Nov 9, 2024
3 DAYS AFTER PURCHASING MY USED VEHICLE THE "SERVICE TRANSMISSION" LIGHT TURNED ON FOR A FEW SECONDS. A FEW WEEKS LATER I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A DELAY IN GEARS SHIFTING LIKE HARSH SHIFTING. I TOOK IT TO A JEEP DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT BECAUSE WHEN HOOKED U... Read more
SEATS Sep 12, 2025
Incident date: Aug 3, 2025
Drivers seat self inflate causing the seat belt to tighten mid drive . Causes severe back pain.
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 7, 2025
Incident date: Sep 3, 2025
One day, I tried to start my vehicle using the push start button, and it fell off into a hole. There were no indications or warning signs that the button was loose or needed to be replaced. When I took my vehicle to the dealership where I originally purchased it for routine maintenance, they never m... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Sep 2, 2025
Incident date: Mar 3, 2022
I have had recalls on my vehicle since I purchased it and have taken it back to dealer and they state they are unable to fix them. I still have no brights still have a check engine light for the code on transfer case clutch and there is one that my tire could fall off. I drive 60 miles a day and hav... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 2, 2025
Incident date: Mar 3, 2022
I have had recalls on my vehicle since I purchased it and have taken it back to dealer and they state they are unable to fix them. I still have no brights still have a check engine light for the code on transfer case clutch and there is one that my tire could fall off. I drive 60 miles a day and hav... Read more
ENGINE Sep 1, 2025
Incident date: Jun 17, 2025
Jeep grand Cherokee L, the 3.7L V6 engine in the Jeep has experienced camshaft and valvetrain issues, often related to wear and lubrication problems. Sides a ticking and rough running/banging engine. Caused by faulty camshafts. The company knows the cam shafts are faulty, in Michigan the part is on... Read more
POWER TRAIN Sep 1, 2025
Incident date: Jun 17, 2025
Jeep grand Cherokee L, the 3.7L V6 engine in the Jeep has experienced camshaft and valvetrain issues, often related to wear and lubrication problems. Sides a ticking and rough running/banging engine. Caused by faulty camshafts. The company knows the cam shafts are faulty, in Michigan the part is on... Read more
AIR BAGS Aug 11, 2025
Incident date: Jul 10, 2025
The airbags did not deploy
Crash 1 injured
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Aug 7, 2025
Incident date: May 1, 2024
Randomly, and without warning, the instruments, gauges, and displays will switch into a language I do not speak or understand (Italian). Coinciding with the switch to Italian language, cluster and radio display settings revert back to default settings, auto door locks and paddle shifter becomes inop... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 7, 2025
Incident date: May 1, 2024
Randomly, and without warning, the instruments, gauges, and displays will switch into a language I do not speak or understand (Italian). Coinciding with the switch to Italian language, cluster and radio display settings revert back to default settings, auto door locks and paddle shifter becomes inop... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 6, 2025
Incident date: Jul 27, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH on an interstate and depressing the brake pedal to avoid a crash, the automatic emergency braking system suddenly engaged, and the vehicle experienced a drivetrain failure. The contact was able to pull over to the... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Aug 6, 2025
Incident date: Jul 27, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH on an interstate and depressing the brake pedal to avoid a crash, the automatic emergency braking system suddenly engaged, and the vehicle experienced a drivetrain failure. The contact was able to pull over to the... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 4, 2025
Incident date: Jul 18, 2025
The vehicle has twice gotten stuck in third gear. While driving, as it's shifting from third to fourth, will get stuck in third and clunk, and then rev. The engine light will come on, and it forces you to pull over. The manual shifters do not work either. You have to pull over, shut the car down, an... Read more
SEATS Jul 29, 2025
Incident date: Jul 29, 2025
There were no warning lights, but when I got into car I seen my passenger seat swollen up. Looks like lumbar expanded and is going to pop. Could be dangerous if it explodes to the person sitting in the seat or behind. It just happened out of no where.
ENGINE Jul 20, 2025
Incident date: Jun 18, 2025
Was accelerating to pass another vehicle and all of the sudden the the check engine light came on and the engine started shaking as if it were shutting down. I was able to slow down and pull over on the side of the road. Now I am unable to accelerate over about 30 mph without this occurring.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jul 15, 2025
Incident date: Jul 11, 2025
[XXX] approx.[XXX], while driving my 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee on [XXX] the Jeep without any warning sputtered and stopped in the middle of traffic. I could not get the car to keep running, and finally wouldn't start at all. I called the Sarasota Sheriff's Dept who came to the scene and found the ... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Jul 10, 2025
Incident date: Jul 5, 2025
High Beam Headlights not working on Auto mode. Was inches away from Hitting a deer due to the high beam headlights not working. This would have been a very serious accident and I had my toddler in the car with me..... Same vehicle models have a recall for this, Recall is --- NHTSA Recall 21V-797, a... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Jul 10, 2025
Incident date: Jul 5, 2025
High Beam Headlights not working on Auto mode. Was inches away from Hitting a deer due to the high beam headlights not working. This would have been a very serious accident and I had my toddler in the car with me..... Same vehicle models have a recall for this, Recall is --- NHTSA Recall 21V-797, a... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 29, 2025
Incident date: Jun 9, 2025
I just discovered my IPC module is faulty and has been faulty. My vehicle has been putting itself into park while driving multiple times now in the little over 2 years I’ve had it. Along with many other electrical issues (power steering going out) engine not cutting off after putting it I to park ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 28, 2025
Incident date: Jun 28, 2025
Randomly, and without warning, the instruments, gauges, and displays will switch into a language I do not speak or understand (Italian). Coinciding with the switch to Italian language, cluster and radio display settings revert back to default settings, auto door locks and paddle shifter becomes inop... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Jun 28, 2025
Incident date: Jun 28, 2025
Randomly, and without warning, the instruments, gauges, and displays will switch into a language I do not speak or understand (Italian). Coinciding with the switch to Italian language, cluster and radio display settings revert back to default settings, auto door locks and paddle shifter becomes inop... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jun 23, 2025
Incident date: Jun 22, 2025
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. I was idling at a light, which means the engine had auto-shut off. The light turned green and I stepped on the accelerator. Car kicked back on like normal and I got back up to speed ~45 mph. So now I'm about 1/4 mile past the light and I hear the engine kick off and lost ... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Investigations — JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

RQ25005 Opened: Dec 11, 2025
RQ — Open — Model Year: 2023
Recall 23V-413 Post Remedy Failures
On June 8, 2023, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US, LLC (FCA) filed Safety Recall 23V-413 affecting certain 2022–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and2021–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles to address rear coil springs that may not have been properly installed during vehicle production. An improperly i... Read more

JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L across all model years (2021–2024).

19 Total Recalls
376 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
20 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2025 0 40 View
2024 7 54 View
2023 4 89 View
2022 4 95 View
2021 (current) 4 98

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