2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Owner Complaints

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. While the contact’s husband was driving 70 MPH, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the rear of the vehicle, and an unknown metal object detached and flew off the vehicle into the traffic behind the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled over and inspected, but there were no signs of the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the suspension coil had dislodged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.

NHTSA ID

11756158

Incident

Aug 8, 2026

Mileage

33,000 mi

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 20-25 MPH, the accelerator pedal became stuck, and the vehicle drove through a stop sign and intersection, swerving into a farm, and crashed into a pole in order to bring the vehicle to a stop. After removing her foot from the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact stated that the air bag had not deployed. There were no injuries sustained. There were no warning lights illuminated. A Police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and suggested that the vehicle be towed to the dealer. A claim was filed with the insurance company. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

NHTSA ID

11755305

Incident

Aug 6, 2026

Mileage

45,000 mi

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, the climate control was inoperable, and the odometer was flashing on the instrument panel. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The climate control module was reset, the connector to the climate control module was reset, the climate module was replaced, and the battery was replaced. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,000.

NHTSA ID

11755272

Incident

Aug 3, 2026

Mileage

41,000 mi

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's seat independently went backward and forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was diagnosed with seat adjuster switch failure. The contact was informed that the front driver's seat adjuster switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

NHTSA ID

11755215

Incident

Jul 30, 2026

Mileage

75,000 mi

Was driving the vehicle normally, roughly 33,300 miles. All of a sudden, multiple malfunction lights came on, I believe the ABS and something else, can't remember which one. When we applied the brakes , there was no assist, we had to depress the pedal all the way down and basically stand on it to slow down and still ended up stopping partway through an intersection due to the lack of power brakes, we were extremely fortunate there was no other vehicles driving through or stopped in front of us, it could have killed us and/or other people. As the vehicle is out of warranty (by time) we looked into it ourselves and determined there were two DTCs, U0418 (invalid data, brake system control module) and P057B (Brake pedal position sensor circuit range/performance). We looked at the brake pedal and determined that a primary component of the "brake pedal simulator sensor" which is a part of the entire brake booster assembly. The retaining cup for the spring and internal components had come separated from the main body and caused the sensor to go out of range and the computer to disable power brakes entirely relying entirely on the backup hydraulic master cylinder. As this required replacement of the brake booster we decided to have it towed to the dealership to deal with. It was a few weeks before we had it towed and while it sat in the driveway the module not going to sleep resulted in both the main and aux batteries being fully drained and ruined, requiring replacement. The dealer replaced the power booster and provided the old component at our request for the purpose of filing this report in case it is requested for an investigation. The total cost was $1800. We consider this a severe safety issue and thus am filing this report with all documentation and have the part on hand if requested.

NHTSA ID

11754867

Incident

Jun 1, 2026

I was driving on the NYS thru way with my family and my rear suspension coil came out while we were driving. The part was not rusted or looked defected. When I took it to the dealership they said a recall for this issue had been repaired in June of 2023 prior to me owning it. I purchased the vehicle on October of 2024. I called corporate and they said there is nothing they will do for me. I paid $500 to fix an issue that should have been completed properly. This is now a safety concern for me and I fear driving it will happen again.

NHTSA ID

11754838

Incident

Jul 26, 2026

I am experiencing two serious issues with my Jeep that have raised significant safety concerns. First, the front passenger seat's lumbar bladder repeatedly inflates on its own, making the seat extremely uncomfortable and causing severe back pain for anyone sitting in it. I have been informed that this is a known issue affecting many Jeeps of this model. The dealership previously deflated the lumbar bladder under warranty, but now the problem has returned. I was told I must pay for the repair out of pocket because the previous deflation supposedly voided or disqualified the warranty coverage. I do not believe I should be responsible for paying to fix a recurring defect that was previously addressed under warranty. Second, the Electronic Brake System (EBS) warning light comes on randomly, and when it does, my vehicle unexpectedly slows down or comes to a stop. This creates an extremely dangerous situation while driving. I have been fortunate to avoid a collision so far, but I am very concerned for my safety and the safety of my four children, who regularly ride in the vehicle with me. I am requesting that these issues be thoroughly investigated and repaired at no cost to me, as they involve recurring defects and serious safety risks. I also request a written explanation of why my warranty claim for the recurring seat defect was denied after the dealership's previous repair.

NHTSA ID

11753511

Incident

Jul 10, 2026

Right passenger side rear coil spring ejected from vehicle pull into parking space a loud booming sound from rear of vehicle

NHTSA ID

11752949

Incident

Jul 25, 2026

The coil spring on the rear passenger side has become detached from my 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited. I was unaware that it had happened when I started to drive and could hear something kind of bouncing around. When I got out of the vehicle to see what was going on, I could see that the rear of the car seemed unusually low. That is when I looked under and saw the spring dangling next to the tire. It could've caused a bad accident if it had gotten caught up in the tire or if it had completely detached and either hit another car or caused another car to hit it. The vehicle had a recall for this in 2023, before I owned it, and the status says "inspected" but not repaired. There was another recall early in 2026 for this same issue, but at this time, my vehicle is not part of that recall. However, it should be as this is a dangerous, scary issue that isn't immediately evident. I'm just grateful that I was in my neighborhood when it happened and not driving on the interstate at a high rate of speed, as there was nothing to indicate that it was imminently happening. It hasn't been inspected yet as it just happened but I will have it towed tomorrow to get inspected and repaired. It is underivable in its current condition.

NHTSA ID

11752525

Incident

Jul 23, 2026

The starter/starter solenoid and related engine oil sealing have failed three times. Most recently on 6/18/2026, and previously in 2024 and 2025, the vehicle would not start: the dashboard illuminated but the engine would not crank. The engine then began smoking and a burning electrical smell entered the cabin. My wife and young child were in the vehicle. The vehicle was rendered completely inoperable and had to be towed each time. Safety risk: an engine that smokes and emits a burning electrical odor upon attempted starting presents a fire hazard to occupants. On the most recent occurrence the failure happened at a fuel station with my family present, over 1,000 miles from home, stranding us for seven days. Dealer confirmation: yes. On the two prior occasions a franchise dealer diagnosed a defective starter solenoid and replaced the starter. Both repairs failed and the identical failure recurred. On the most recent occurrence, a different franchise dealer found that a plug sealing an unused opening on the engine block was missing, allowing engine oil to spray onto and saturate the starter, destroying it. The starter and the plug were replaced. All failures were documented on dealer repair orders, which are available on request. Inspection: the vehicle has been inspected and repaired by franchise dealers on all three occasions. No police or insurance inspection. The manufacturer has been notified through its customer care department, which has open case records on this vehicle. Warning indicators: none. There were no warning lamps, messages, or symptoms prior to any of the three failures. The vehicle simply would not crank, followed by smoke and a burning electrical smell. This vehicle has spent approximately 60 days out of service since purchase and has had persistent electrical problems documented since 2023. Despite repeated dealer repairs the same failure mode continues to recur. I am reporting this as an unaddressed safety defect.

NHTSA ID

11751966

Incident

Jun 18, 2026

The rear right coil spring and is available for inspection upon request. Spring failed while car was parked in driveway on flat ground, the car was driven with me and my 1 year old at highway speeds of 75mph. No warnings were displayed on dashboard. Never received an update of a recall and will not pull up when VIN is searched. Upon VIN search on MOPAR website original recall repair was done in 2023 which has failed. We did not know of this spring failure until arriving home and seeing it lie where I was parked. Earlier in the day a loud metal noise was heard but figured it came from passing traffic on highway. No one has inspected the vehicle yet, working on trying to get it towed since it is no longer safe to drive. Vehicles rear right tire is now pitched in at top towards rear wheel well. No warning or message was alerted to me.

NHTSA ID

11751667

Incident

Jul 18, 2026

While driving, the vehicle displayed a "Service Shifter" warning with no prior warning lamps or symptoms. The transmission then dropped out of Drive into Neutral on its own while the vehicle was moving, causing it to roll before the vehicle automatically shifted itself into Park and applied the parking brake. The vehicle could be shifted back into Drive but repeatedly slipped out of gear into Neutral again within about a minute each time. After parking, the gear indicator display (P/R/N/D) stopped illuminating entirely and has not returned. The vehicle is now unresponsive to the rotary shifter and is stuck in Park with no way to shift into any gear. This failure matches the description of open recall 30D (shifter module software defect causing loss of transmission gear position display), though my vehicle was not part of the currently identified population when checked against the VIN lookup. The vehicle is currently undriveable and has not yet been inspected by a dealer or independent shop.

NHTSA ID

11750943

Incident

Jul 15, 2026

The rear passenger side suspension coil fell out of my car in my driveway at less then 2 mph. The spring and rubber piece holding the spring in both fell to the ground with no damage done. The vehicle was towed to a jeep dealership where they confirmed there was no damage to any part of the vehicle, and it just fell out with no explanation. The dealer insists that we cannot reinstall the same sping, even though there is no damage to the vehicle or spring. If this would have happened at highway speeds, it could have been very dangerous for me or others around me. The dealer is currently making the repairs, but at my cost. There is currently a recall for this exact issue for my make/model/trim but for vehicles produced earlier in the year of 2023 (my vehicle is not covered). There was no warning lamps, messages or any symptoms of any failure prior to the spring falling from the vehicle.

NHTSA ID

11750091

Incident

Jul 3, 2026

Rear passenger coil spring popped out and became lodged in the tire while driving. We were driving on the Whitestone expressway and the car came to a resisted halt. This could have caused severe injury if I had not been in the lane and came to a slowdown to allow a car to merge in front of me. The highway traffic patrol man dislodged the fully intact coil from between the tire and tire well. There were no warning lamps, indicators, signs or symptoms. Initially I thought the tire popped which was strange as there was no pot holes or obstructions in the road.

NHTSA ID

11748791

Incident

Jul 1, 2026

My 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited has had an issue since I purchased it in March 2024 that has a loud booming sound that comes out of the speakers when you turn it on. It exceeds 70 dBA when it happens and causes me ear pain. My dealer has reported it numerous times and it is known to Jeep but they still have not come up with a fix. You can see this issue documented in a reddit post: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11747227

Incident

Jun 29, 2026

Right rear coil fell off vehicle during motion.

NHTSA ID

11744794

Incident

Jun 11, 2026

My 2023 Jeep has had 2 recalls for rear suspension coil popping out while driving was inspected per manufacturer guidelines on 11/20/2025, approximately 7 months on 6/5/2026, after they “repaired” second recall for rear coil spring, the coil spring popped out when I was driving down the road. Took car to the dealership the vehicle has approximately 37,000 miles manufacturer claims since it was covered under the recall and “fixed” that I would have to pay 40% of the cost while they pay 60%. Manufacturer refuses to pay for repairs when this has been an ongoing issue. No warning lights came on the dash when this occurred. Made multiple attempts to contact manufacturer and was told that I would have to write a letter to the corporate office with my issue. The vehicle is still at the dealership awaiting repairs for this issue and currently has an active recall listed for the airbags.

NHTSA ID

11744619

Incident

Jun 5, 2026

I picked up my wife from the airport and I’m on 76 going home. As I am driving about to switch lanes I hear a pop, so I am thinking that I got a flat tire. As I pull over I check all my tires nothing is flat. I look under my car and I see that my rear suspension spring on the right side of my tire is hanging down. Now I am waiting for a tow, so I can take it back to the dealer.

NHTSA ID

11743688

Incident

Jun 12, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V328000 (Air Bags). The dealer was contacted but declined to complete the recall repair because the vehicle was not routinely serviced at their location. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ID

11742723

Incident

Jun 8, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The contact stated that while activating the defogger, the defogger operated for a short while before deactivating and shutting off. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact received an email associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V430000 (VISIBILITY); which was like the failure listed in the recall. The dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed, and a case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

NHTSA ID

11742291

Incident

Nov 5, 2025

Mileage

67,000 mi

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an abnormal loud sound. The contact stated that the rear coil spring detached and fell off. In addition, the contact stated that the failure occurred while the contact was entering the contact's residential driveway. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was informed that the recall, NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V051000 (Suspension) was completed on the VIN, September 2023. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.

NHTSA ID

11738773

Incident

May 18, 2026

Mileage

66,000 mi

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH occupied with his family in the vehicle, The contact could hear a banging noise coming from the sunroof. The contact mention he pulled over exited the vehicle and he discovered it was shattered. The contact mention she called her insurance company. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired however the dealer is in process of ordering the part to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and they transferred the contact to the dealership. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.

NHTSA ID

11735519

Incident

May 2, 2026

Mileage

71,000 mi

There have been many components and issues that were and were attempted to be repaired. The vehicle is available for any inspection needed. I am afraid to drive the vehicle. My safety, my family’s safety and everyone around us front behind it doesn’t matter everyone is at risk. The vehicle for no reason at all just stopped. A very intense and.violent stop then the automatic braking and pedestrian warnings alerts came off. The vehicle did NOT come to a slow stop it felt like we hit into a brick wall. The dealership is never able to recreate or fix anything. Doubt they even try. They don’t put much effort into trying to recreate the issue.

NHTSA ID

11732557

Incident

Mar 7, 2026

The right rear coil spring on my 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee dislodged and ejected from its mounted position while the vehicle was parked. The spring did not break; it came out intact. This vehicle previously had Recall 64A performed to address a rear coil spring-related safety issue. The recall had already been completed prior to this incident and marked as “complete” The failure occurred after the recall remedy, indicating a potential improper repair or incomplete resolution of the defect. The fact that the spring ejected while the vehicle was stationary raises serious concerns about improper installation or inadequate retention of the component. This presents a significant safety hazard, as the same failure could occur while driving and lead to loss of control. The incident also caused (or may have caused) damage to surrounding suspension components, which are currently being inspected. This complaint is being submitted as a recall remedy failure involving a safety-critical component. Additional details: Vehicle was parked at the time of failure No prior warning before the incident Spring dislodged intact (no fracture) I request that this issue be investigated as a failed recall repair.

NHTSA ID

11731404

Incident

Apr 14, 2026

Vehicle has experienced repeated electrical system failures affecting engine operation, safety systems, and interior electronics from April 2025 through April 2026. Details: April 2025 (under warranty): Vehicle lost power and died. Dealership replaced batteries. December 2025: While driving, multiple warning lights (check engine, blind spot, lane departure, forward collision, accident avoidance) flashed repeatedly. Battery died and was replaced by AAA. Vehicle taken to dealership due to safety concerns; dealership found no issues. March 2026: Same warnings occurred again while driving. Vehicle lost all power while stopped at a red light. Hazard lights did not work. Gear selector knob rotated freely and could not be put in park. After opening the hood, vehicle restarted but windows, powered seats, and infotainment stopped working. Dealership replaced fuse array. April 2026 (~3 weeks later): Vehicle would not start. After accessing battery under passenger seat, vehicle turned on with alarm and lights flashing. Same warning lights reappeared while driving. Interior electronics (windows, seats, infotainment) remained non-functional. Safety Risk: Complete loss of power in traffic, inability to use hazard lights, failure of driver-assistance safety systems, and inability to shift into park create significant risk of crash or injury. Inspection/Repair: Vehicle inspected multiple times by dealership and AAA. Batteries and fuse array replaced. Issue persists and root cause is UNKNOWN. Warning Signs: Repeated warning lights prior to failures, including check engine and multiple safety system alerts.

NHTSA ID

11728673

Incident

Mar 12, 2026