2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Coil springs (suspension)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles. The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear coil spring lower isolators, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed September 29, 2026. Additional letters will be…
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Coil springs (suspension)
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.
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…
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Video (touch)screen/monitor/unit (equipment) and display function (back over prevention)
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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
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…
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Air bags: side/window
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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…
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…
82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 70,100 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 46 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Driver side wheel came off steering control arm and laid to the outside of wheel week while pulling out of business parking lot onto busy 4 lane highway. Vehicle had the upper control arm to steering”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2026 · Steering
“I am the owner of a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. I received notification of Safety Recall 89D, NHTSA Campaign 26V-562, regarding a rear coil spring that may not be correctly installed and could detach”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 25, 2026 · Suspension
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Grand Cherokee 2WD, Grand Cherokee 4WD, Grand Cherokee L 2WD, Grand Cherokee L 4WD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 13–21 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 11–19 / 17–26 |
| Fuel | Midgrade, Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.6/5.7/6.2/6.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 8-spd |
Compare Jeep Grand Cherokee L model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Grand Cherokee L model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L | 4 | 82 |
| 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L | 4 | 74 |
| 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L | 6 | 94 |
| 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L | 8 | 41 |
| 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L | 2 | 37 |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L | 3 | 23 |
Checking a specific 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
How do I know if my 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jeep dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 24V897000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Jeep models
- Grand Cherokee29,093 complaints
- Wrangler15,984 complaints
- Cherokee14,838 complaints
- Liberty8,881 complaints
- Compass3,705 complaints
- Patriot2,790 complaints
- Commander2,752 complaints
- Renegade2,202 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.