The vehicle dossier US · 2021
2021 Jeep
GRAND CHEROKEEProblems & recalls
403 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 179 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 403 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
See original component labels
These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.
The reporting timeline
When reports arrived.
Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 7 years with reports.
18,000 miles is the median among 65 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 2,000–38,000 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
12 recall campaigns on file.
A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERACampaign 24V436000
Reported concern
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."
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: 66B, 79B
Read campaign 24V436000 at NHTSASUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINTCampaign 24V132000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: 10B
Read campaign 24V132000 at NHTSABACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONCampaign 23V577000
Reported concern
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."
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: 56A
Read campaign 23V577000 at NHTSASUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGSCampaign 23V413000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: 64A
Read campaign 23V413000 at NHTSASTEERING:COLUMNCampaign 23V352000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: 58A
Read campaign 23V352000 at NHTSAEXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTSCampaign 22V544000
Reported concern
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."
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: Z50
Read campaign 22V544000 at NHTSAENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)Campaign 22V284000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: Z31
Read campaign 22V284000 at NHTSACHILD SEAT:VEHICLE TETHER ANCHORCampaign 22V180000
Reported concern
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."
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: Z24
Read campaign 22V180000 at NHTSAEXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARECampaign 21V950000
Reported concern
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."
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: Y72
Read campaign 21V950000 at NHTSAAIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARECampaign 21V873000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: Y79
Read campaign 21V873000 at NHTSAEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSCampaign 21V797000
Reported concern
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."
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: Y66
Read campaign 21V797000 at NHTSABACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERACampaign 21V729000
Reported concern
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."
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: Y67
Read campaign 21V729000 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
1,320 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.
9100897Rev1Qudra Lift Reman Compressor Excessive Repairs on Quadra Lift Reman Compressors Part Numbers: 68041137AF / R8572790AA / 68087233AA / 52124932AE / 52124934AE / 68064343AC Purpose The Star Parts Catalog has been updated to support…NHTSA ID 11037351
Qudra Lift Reman Compressor Excessive Repairs on Quadra Lift Reman Compressors Part Numbers: 68041137AF / R8572790AA / 68087233AA / 52124932AE / 52124934AE / 68064343AC Purpose The Star Parts Catalog has been updated to support component-level repair of the Quadra-Lift air suspension system. Replace only the component confirmed failed through diagnostics. Avoid replacing the complete assembly when an individual service component can correct the concern. Available Service Components Part Number Description R8572790AA Air Suspension Compressor 68087233AA Air Suspension Valve Block 52124932AE Front Air Suspension Hose Assembly 52124934AE Rear Air Suspension Hose Assembly 68064343AC Air Suspension Reservoir 68087240AA Temperature Sensor 68041137AF Compressor Assembly Diagnostic Decision Tree Customer Complaint: Service Air Suspension Message / Sagging / Unable to Adjust Ride Height / Compressor Running Continuously. Step 1: Retrieve and record all DTCs. C15D9 (Low Air Mass): Perform air mass test, complete system fill, leak-down test, and leak source identification before compressor replacement. C15A1 (Unable to Obtain Desired Ride Height): Verify ride height, perform leak-down test, inspect valve block, air lines, and air springs. C1562-98 (Over Temperature): Inspect for excessive compressor run time, leaks, low air mass, and restrictions before condemning the compressor. If a leak is found, repair the leak and verify operation before replacing the compressor. If no leak is found, perform compressor functional evaluation. If moisture is in the lines and valve block, then evacuate or replace lines. Only replace the compressor when a defect is verified (internal leak, failed solenoid, weak output, seized motor, failed functional test, or electrical failure). Service Component Selection Guide Verified Root Cause Recommended Repair Compressor Internal Failure Replace Compressor Valve Block Failure Replace Valve Block Air Line Leak Replace Air Line Air Spring Leak Replace Air Spring Temperature Sensor Failure Replace Temperature Sensor Technician Reminder Replace only the component confirmed failed through diagnostics. In many cases, compressor replacement is not required when the root cause is an air leak, valve block issue, airline concern, or sensor fault.
Components: SUSPENSION. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11037351 at NHTSA9100905Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.NHTSA ID 11037350
Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · STRUCTURE:BODY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11037350 at NHTSA114538EVAPORATOR - AIR CONDITIONINGNHTSA ID 11037341
EVAPORATOR - AIR CONDITIONING
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11037341 at NHTSA114537EVAPORATOR - AIR CONDITIONINGNHTSA ID 11037340
EVAPORATOR - AIR CONDITIONING
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11037340 at NHTSA9100902Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.NHTSA ID 11037345
Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · STRUCTURE:BODY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11037345 at NHTSA9100897Qudra Lift Reman Compressor Excessive Repairs on Quadra Lift Reman Compressors Part Numbers: 68041137AF / R8572790AA / 68087233AA / 52124932AE / 52124934AE / 68064343AC Purpose The Star Parts Catalog has been updated to support…NHTSA ID 11037270
Qudra Lift Reman Compressor Excessive Repairs on Quadra Lift Reman Compressors Part Numbers: 68041137AF / R8572790AA / 68087233AA / 52124932AE / 52124934AE / 68064343AC Purpose The Star Parts Catalog has been updated to support component-level repair of the Quadra-Lift air suspension system. Replace only the component confirmed failed through diagnostics. Avoid replacing the complete assembly when an individual service component can correct the concern. Available Service Components Part Number Description R8572790AA Air Suspension Compressor 68087233AA Air Suspension Valve Block 52124932AE Front Air Suspension Hose Assembly 52124934AE Rear Air Suspension Hose Assembly 68064343AC Air Suspension Temperature Sensor 68041137AF Service Components Reference Diagnostic Decision Tree Customer Complaint: Service Air Suspension Message / Sagging / Unable to Adjust Ride Height / Compressor Running Continuously. Step 1: Retrieve and record all DTCs. C15D9 (Low Air Mass): Perform air mass test, complete system fill, leak-down test, and leak source identification before compressor replacement. C15A1 (Unable to Obtain Desired Ride Height): Verify ride height, perform leak-down test, inspect valve block, air lines, and air springs. C1562-98 (Over Temperature): Inspect for excessive compressor run time, leaks, low air mass, and restrictions before condemning the compressor. If a leak is found, repair the leak and verify operation before replacing the compressor. If no leak is found, perform compressor functional evaluation. If moisture is in the lines and valve block, then evacuate or replace lines. Only replace the compressor when a defect is verified (internal leak, failed solenoid, weak output, seized motor, failed functional test, or electrical failure). Service Component Selection Guide Verified Root Cause Recommended Repair Compressor Internal Failure Replace Compressor Valve Block Failure Replace Valve Block Air Line Leak Replace Air Line Air Spring Leak Replace Air Spring Temperature Sensor Failure Replace Temperature Sensor Technician Reminder Replace only the component confirmed failed through diagnostics. In many cases, compressor replacement is not required when the root cause is an air leak, valve block issue, airline concern, or sensor fault.
Components: SUSPENSION. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11037270 at NHTSAS2623000001 REV.ARotary Shifter Lights Blinking, Shifter Not Moving, Not Going Into Gear.NHTSA ID 11036771
Rotary Shifter Lights Blinking, Shifter Not Moving, Not Going Into Gear.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036771 at NHTSAS2523000032 REV.BSteering Dragging While Recreational Flat Towing Behind RV.NHTSA ID 11036280
Steering Dragging While Recreational Flat Towing Behind RV.
Components: STEERING · WHEELS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036280 at NHTSA113528SHAFT - AXLE HALFNHTSA ID 11035187
SHAFT - AXLE HALF
Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11035187 at NHTSA113529SHAFT - AXLE HALFNHTSA ID 11035186
SHAFT - AXLE HALF
Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11035186 at NHTSA9100866Display Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders, Warranty, Mopar, Customer Pay and Service Contract. Order "68" part number for New, Unsold units only.NHTSA ID 11035190
Display Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders, Warranty, Mopar, Customer Pay and Service Contract. Order "68" part number for New, Unsold units only.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11035190 at NHTSA08-274-26Power Folding Seat Wire Harness Pinched Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Battery is depleted. NOTE: Battery depletion may be due to a pinched power folding seat wire harness behind the left quar…NHTSA ID 11035048
Power Folding Seat Wire Harness Pinched Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Battery is depleted. NOTE: Battery depletion may be due to a pinched power folding seat wire harness behind the left quarter panel by the cargo tie down fastener. ● Loss of function of the rear folding seats. ● Rear folding seat behavior is not functioning as expected. This bulletin involves repairing a pinched power folding seat wire harness behind the left quarter panel.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · SEATS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11035048 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
04 / Agency investigations
Official inquiries.
An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.
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