By James Gent
More than 80,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees built between 2021 and 2023 have been included in a massive recall for the American brand after it was discovered that a suspension issue could lead to one, or both, of the SUV’s springs detaching whilst on the move. Generally speaking, anything coming loose on chassis bits is bad, never mind something under tension like springs.
What The Problem Is, And How It Was Brought To Light
Following an official investigation by both Jeep and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 80,620 Grand Cherokees built between December 5, 2020, and May 31, 2023, could be at risk. Of this figure, more than two-thirds (51,481) are the Grand Cherokee L, a three-row alternative to Jeep’s fifth-generation mainstay that was launched in 2021.
The remaining 29,139 comprise the standard two-row Grand Cherokee. In a reprieve for Jeep, the issue should only affect 5% of that overall figure. No models equipped with optional air suspension are believed to be at risk.
| Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall: Affected Models | ||
| Model | Production Dates | # Potentially Involved |
| Grand Cherokee | Jun 30, 2021 – May 31, 2023 | 29,139 |
| Grand Cherokee L | Dec 05, 2020 – May 31, 2023 | 51,481 |
The issue stems from the coil springs in the rear suspension, specifically the lower spring isolator. The component is said to have been incorrectly installed, ironically, when the Grand Cherokee was previously recalled in June 2023 (rear coil springs were at the heart of that issue too). Seated incorrectly, the rear coil spring could potentially detach in transit, potentially causing one or both of the rear wheels to move out of place, leading to what the NHTSA’s matter-of-factly calls, “a road hazard to operators and occupants of other vehicles.”
According to recall documents, up to 20 customer complaints have been filed with Jeep parent company FCA US LLC regarding coil spring separation. Another 70 similar, though not identical, incidents were later unearthed, as well as 284 warranty claims. An investigation involving 2021 to 2023 Grand Cherokees was thereafter opened by the NHTSA in November 2025, and by January 22, 2026, the decision was made to order the recall.
Source: NHTSA
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