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Jeep Suspension Recalls Cover Control Arms and Detaching Springs
Grand Cherokee rear coil springs are the most repeated suspension problem, appearing in the June 2023, January 2026, and September 2026 notices. Each describes incorrectly installed springs that may detach while driving. The June 2023 and January 2026 notices identify certain 2022-2023 Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Grand Cherokee L vehicles. Those same model ranges also appear in the February 2024 ball-joint and steering-knuckle separation notice. Other defects involve incorrectly welded front lower control arms on certain 2018 Compass vehicles, a misplaced bracket and weld on certain 2020 Wranglers, and possible front lower control-arm fractures on certain 2021 Cherokee Latitude and Limited vehicles.
Warning signs to watch for
- The notices for these recalls do not describe any warning sign an owner would notice.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
The October 2020 Cherokee front lower control-arm recall, W81, tells owners not to drive until their vehicles have been inspected and repaired if needed. It is the one listed suspension notice with a stop-driving instruction. None carries a park-outside instruction. The May 2018 Compass control-arm, January 2020 Wrangler axle, June 2023 Grand Cherokee spring, February 2024 ball-joint, January 2026 spring, and September 2026 spring notices do not tell owners to stop driving. The W81 restriction applies specifically to that recall.
What the free repair involves
Free remedies follow each notice. U42 and W81 inspect and replace front lower control arms as necessary. W01 inspects and replaces front axles as necessary. Recall 64A and the January 2026 notice inspect and repair rear coil spring assemblies as necessary. Recall 10B replaces upper control arm pinch bolts. The September 2026 notice replaces rear coil spring lower isolators.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 1 |
| high | 6 |
Models affected most
Where owners report suspension problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under suspension for the Jeep models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Suspension complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 70 |
| 2020 Jeep Wrangler | 51 |
| 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L | 39 |
| 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 27 |
| 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L | 18 |
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L | 6 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Jeep Grand Cherokee Rear Coil Spring May Detach | high |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Jeep Grand Cherokee Rear Coil Springs Can Detach | high |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Jeep Grand Cherokee Ball Joint May Cause Wheel Loss | high |
| Jun 8, 2023 | Jeep Grand Cherokee Rear Coil Springs May Detach | high |
| Oct 27, 2020 | Jeep Cherokee Front Lower Control Arm May Fracture | critical |
| Jan 24, 2020 | Jeep Wrangler Control Arm May Detach | high |
| May 1, 2018 | Jeep Compass Front Control Arm Welding Defect | high |
Common questions
Which Cherokee suspension recall says not to drive?
Recall W81, dated October 27, 2020, covers certain 2021 Cherokee Latitude and Limited vehicles whose front lower control arms may fracture while driving. Its notice tells owners not to drive until inspection and repair if needed. Inspection and necessary replacement are free.
What repairs do the Grand Cherokee rear-spring notices describe?
The June 2023 notice describes inspection and repair of rear coil spring assemblies if necessary. The January 2026 notice also describes inspection and repair as necessary. The September 2026 notice specifies replacing rear coil spring lower isolators. Each states the remedy is free.
Does the Grand Cherokee ball-joint recall replace the entire suspension?
The February 2024 notice, 10B, specifies replacing upper control arm pinch bolts free of charge. It describes possible separation between the upper control arm ball joint and steering knuckle on certain 2021-2023 Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Grand Cherokee vehicles.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.