2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L steering problems
16 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
“The steering started to feel intermittently difficult and then would release. It has been looked at by 2 mechanics and they report that it appears to be a structural failure of the front strut. The strut tower has separated from the body, the adhesive has failed, the rivets have broken loose, and…”
filed Aug 26, 2026
“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
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 | 9% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee L | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee L | 6 | 7% |
| 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.