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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1C4RJKDG6M8159684 · Checked Sep 20, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 8

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1C4RJKDG6M8•••••• 2021 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE L

This build draws 4.2× more complaints than the average 2021 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE L build (8 vs 2).

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76on the model
40builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 4 Lane Departure 3 Steering 3 Suspension 1

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Forward Collision Avoidance Jun 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V436000 (Back Over Prevention); and was taken to the dealer to update the radio software. The contact stated that after the recall repair was performed, the Forward Collision…
Fuel/propulsion System Jan 2024
The problem was related to Fuel pump malfunction, gas leaking. I was advice by a mechanic not to drive the car if there was a fuel leak. A jeep dealer replaced the fuel pump for a coast, since it was out of warranty 41,600 miles on it, but it is much less than the expected life…
Steering Apr 2023
I was sitting in school pick up line with the Jeep off. I started it and everything was normal, until I pulled into the road. The power steering went out and the light on dash said lane management not working needs service. The light for the adaptive lane cruise control came on.…
Electrical System Jul 2022
Twice my vehicles charging system has not charged effectively. The first time, the adaptive cruise and forward collision systems became inoperable. During a 500 mile trip at highway speeds the battery voltage did not increase over 12.8v. This caused the air conditioner to stop…
Power Train Dec 2021
Vehicle was left at dealer on 12/3 to address the infotainment screen gltiching and turning off and to address a recall. The dealer performed a software update and addressed the recall. I picked vehicle up on Saturday, 12/4. The infotainment screen flashed off again and I…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1C4RJKDG6M8159684 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.