Model year record

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

12 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 806 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V436000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,033,433
Reported to NHTSA
2024-06-13
Owners notified
2024-07-09

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V132000

Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
338,238
Reported to NHTSA
2024-02-22
Owners notified
2024-04-02

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The upper control arm ball joint and steering knuckle may separate and cause the wheel to fall outward, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.

Safety risk

A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the upper control arm pinch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 2, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 10B.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V577000

Back over prevention: display function

Component
Back over prevention: display function
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
162,713
Reported to NHTSA
2023-08-14
Owners notified
2023-08-31

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The Central Vision Park Assist module (CVPAM) software may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the Central Vision Park Assist Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 56A.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V413000

Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs

Component
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
305,282
Reported to NHTSA
2023-06-08
Owners notified
2023-06-29

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The rear coil springs may have been incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.

Safety risk

Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and if necessary, repair the rear coil spring assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 64A. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall 26V051. All vehicles will need to have the new recall remedy performed.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V352000

Steering: column

Component
Steering: column
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
89,372
Reported to NHTSA
2023-05-18
Owners notified
2023-06-06

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An incorrectly assembled steering column intermediate shaft may disconnect from the u-joint, and result in a loss of steering control.

Safety risk

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the intermediate shaft and assembly parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 58A.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V544000

Exterior lighting: tail lights

Component
Exterior lighting: tail lights
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
99,186
Reported to NHTSA
2022-07-28
Owners notified
2023-06-08

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The tail light side marker assemblies may be damaged and not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

A tail light side marker that does not illuminate can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace both body-mounted tail light assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 8, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z50.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V284000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)

Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,308
Reported to NHTSA
2022-04-28
Owners notified
2022-06-23

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may stick open, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.

Safety risk

An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the EGR valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z31.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V180000

Seats: critical fasteners

Component
Seats: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
4,586
Reported to NHTSA
2022-03-24
Owners notified
2022-04-07

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with a missing weld from the seat back frame to the child seat tether anchorage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Safety risk

A missing weld may allow the child seat tether to separate from the seat frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the second-row seat back frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Z24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V950000

Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software

Component
Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
36,929
Reported to NHTSA
2021-12-09
Owners notified
2021-12-23

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with smart lighting modules (SLM). An incomplete SLM software update may cause one or both headlights to become inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Inoperable headlights can reduce visibility for the driver and oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will reprogram the SLM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y72.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V873000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software

Component
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
99,255
Reported to NHTSA
2021-11-10
Owners notified
2021-12-02

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Jeep Wagoneer, and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may have incorrect software which can disable the driver, passenger, and knee air bags without warning.

Safety risk

Disabled air bags can increase the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will reprogram the ORC, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y79.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V797000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
7,082
Reported to NHTSA
2021-10-14
Owners notified
2021-10-28

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles not equipped with automatic high beams. When the master lighting switch is set to the auto position, the high beam headlights will not activate unless the master lighting switch is first changed to the 'on" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Difficulty activating the headlight high beams may result in reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will reprogram the vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y66.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V729000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
69,138
Reported to NHTSA
2021-09-21
Owners notified
2021-12-28

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

FCA US LLC will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 28, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y67.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system1402,623 mi
Steering10525,000 mi
Power train7834,000 mi
Engine7712,000 mi
Unknown or other68486 mi
Fuel/propulsion system59121 mi
Exterior lighting4617,000 mi
Suspension3518,000 mi
Service brakes28486 mi
Air bags2342,000 mi
Vehicle speed control2253,354 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking19700 mi
Lane departure: warning16
Lane departure: assist14
Forward collision avoidance: warnings9
Seat belts8
Lane departure: blind spot detection7
Wheels7
Visibility/wiper6
Seats4
Structure: body4
Service brakes, hydraulic334,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings2
Exterior lighting: headlights250,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control2
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate282,000 mi
Visibility263,500 mi
Back over prevention1
Back over prevention: camera system1
Back over prevention: rearview system braking1
Child seat1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel131 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: body control module: software17,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1
Forward collision avoidance117,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline130,000 mi
Lane departure: lane keep: steering assist112,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1158,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor132,000 mi
Suspension: adjustment: manual142,000 mi
Tires1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal115,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly13,000 mi
Visibility: windshield12,000 mi

The 2020 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2022 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.