2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L steering problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am reporting that the vehicle is having a constant knocking sound and weird rocking driving problem when in motion leading to pulling to one side and uneven balancing even with perfect alignment and no alignment issues. Vehicle has been serviced at the dealership without any remedy to the problem…”
filed Jul 14, 2026
“While my wife was driving our 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee on [XXX] northbound in NY on the way with our children to school, she experienced a loss of steering as the wheel became almost impossible to turn. At the same time, the power steering light came on. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM…”
filed Jun 26, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Grand Cherokee L years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee L | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee L | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee L | 6 | 8% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee L | 4 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.