2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 21%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,650miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the steering of the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 21% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,650 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 from the vehicle while driving, creating a road hazard and risk of crash or injury. I contacted my dealership to schedule the repair. I was told the recall remains open and is listed as Incomplete, parts unavailable. …”
NHTSA complaint #11766966, filed 2026-09“There is a module that needs some sort of update I have power but my steering completely went out. All the lights in my dash came on, and my odometer started blinking. Ive read that newer models the 2023 edition also has this problem and has an open recall right now.”
NHTSA complaint #11691462, filed 2025-10“The dash lit up with all lights and it said SOS Power STEERING is out. I could not turn the wheel. The lights such as my miles was blinking, the seat belt was flashing along with dinging even though my seat belt was on. There has been recalls due to power steering issues but my car isn't on there. It put me and my son at risk for a terrible accident. I have taken it to a dealership. There were no warnings prior to this incident.”
NHTSA complaint #11631019, filed 2024-12“May 16,2025 my power steering light came on. I checked the fluid, and when I turned it back on it was gone. The next day, I started driving all my safety lights in dash & mirrors came on. When I pulled into my kids school it made a strange noise. I then drove right across the street to Lees tires. When I got there my power steering has completely quit working. They now saw my rack & pinions are broken & need replaced. I am now without a car until it is fixed”
NHTSA complaint #11661515, filed 2025-05“I experienced electrical issues that resulted in loss of steering and difficulty turning my 2021 Jeep Cherokee Laredo. The steering became very hard to turn, and warning lights were present. This created a safety concern because the vehicle was difficult to control. I took the vehicle to an authorized Jeep dealership in Midwest City, Oklahoma. The dealership diagnosed the issue as a fuse array and attempted a repair. The vehicle remained at the dealership for approximately five days. …”
NHTSA complaint #11711195, filed 2026-01Related service bulletins
- 11036280Aug 14, 2026Steering Dragging While Recreational Flat Towing Behind RV.
- 11032992May 18, 2026After Electric Power Steering (EPS) Replacement, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C221C-00 ECU Not Programmed/Flash Required Is Set
- 11032857May 14, 2026Before replacing the steering column control module (SCCM) due to wipers inop, wipers not turning off, wipers not returning to position, heated steering wheel not working and/or…
- 11027739Jan 16, 2026The customer is experiencing a clicking or pop noise from the steering knuckle and bearing area during turns while driving.
- 11027241Dec 22, 2025Note: actual release date was 12/22/2025 The customer is experiencing a clicking or pop noise from the steering knuckle and bearing area during turns while driving.
- 11026590Dec 5, 2025Module - steering control
- 11026589Dec 5, 2025Module - steering control
- 11025735Nov 18, 2025Diagnostic Trouble Code DTC(s) C1593-00, C2217-00, U0131-00. and Service Electric Power Steering Messages.
- 11024323Oct 9, 2025Module - steering control & column
- 11023073Sep 2, 2025Shaft - steering column intermediate
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
28 complaintsForward collision avoidance
20 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsLane departure
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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