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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension problems

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 30 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 5% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

30

Suspension complaints

5%

Share of year

3

Crash-involved

2

Related recalls

Suspension complaints by year

Related recalls

24V132000SuspensionFebruary 22, 2024 · 338,238 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

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.

23V413000SuspensionJune 8, 2023 · 305,282 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

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.

Common questions

How many suspension complaints does the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?

NHTSA has 30 complaints about the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension — 5% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the suspension: 23V413000, 24V132000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.