Pre Purchase Inspection for 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

NHTSA recall 24V-720 said the high-voltage battery in 2022 to 2024 Grand Cherokee 4xe models may fail inside and cause a fire while parked or driving. It was replaced by recall 25V-741, which now covers 2022 to 2026 4xe models. Owners are told to park outside, away from buildings, and not to charge until the fix is done. Dealers update battery software and replace the battery pack if needed. Vehicles fixed under the first recall need the new remedy too.

WE CHECK We check the VIN for open recalls 24V-720 and 25V-741, ask for proof the newest remedy was done, scan the hybrid system for stored faults and test that the vehicle charges.

SOURCE NHTSA recall 24V-720 · NHTSA recall 25V-741

Three recalls cover the 4xe powertrain. Recall 23V-412 says 2022 models can shut the engine down when two control modules stop talking. Recall 25V-576 says a hybrid control software error on 2022 to 2026 models can cut drive power. Recall 25V-766 says debris inside the engine of some 2023 to 2025 4xe models can cause engine failure, loss of power or an engine bay fire. For that one, dealers update software and replace the block or engine as needed, and NHTSA says more letters will follow once the final fix is ready.

WE CHECK We check the VIN for open recalls 23V-412, 25V-576 and 25V-766, scan all modules for fault codes, and road test in hybrid and electric modes while listening for engine noise.

SOURCE NHTSA recall 23V-412 · NHTSA recall 25V-576 · NHTSA recall 25V-766

Recall 24V-132 covers 2022 and 2023 Grand Cherokee and 2021 to 2023 Grand Cherokee L models. The upper control arm ball joint and steering knuckle can separate and let the wheel fall outward. Dealers replace the upper control arm pinch bolts. Recall 24V-131 covers a small number of 2024 models with a badly machined steering knuckle, which dealers replace.

WE CHECK We check the VIN for recalls 24V-132 and 24V-131, look at the front suspension on a lift and road test for clunks or wander.

SOURCE NHTSA recall 24V-132 · NHTSA recall 24V-131

Rear coil springs on 2021 to 2023 Grand Cherokee L and 2022 to 2023 Grand Cherokee models may be installed wrong and come off while driving. The first recall, 23V-413, was replaced by 26V-051. A newer recall, 26V-562, filed in September 2026, covers about 328,000 vehicles including the 4xe. Dealers will replace the lower spring isolators, and NHTSA says interim letters go out in late September 2026 with more letters once the final fix is available.

WE CHECK We check the VIN for recalls 23V-413, 26V-051 and 26V-562, look at both rear springs and seats on a lift, and note any open item the seller must close.

SOURCE NHTSA recall 23V-413 · NHTSA recall 26V-051 · NHTSA recall 26V-562

Several air bag recalls apply. Recall 21V-873 says wrong software in some 2021 Grand Cherokee L models could turn off the front and knee air bags without warning. Recall 26V-328 covers 2022 to 2026 Grand Cherokee and 2023 to 2025 Grand Cherokee L models whose side air bags may deploy late. Smaller recalls covered loose side air bag connectors (24V-897) and missing bumper foam on a few 2024 models (24V-346).

WE CHECK We check the VIN for these recalls, confirm the air bag warning light comes on at start and then goes out, and scan the restraint module for codes.

SOURCE NHTSA recall 21V-873 · NHTSA recall 26V-328 · NHTSA recall 24V-897 · NHTSA recall 24V-346

Recall 23V-352 says a wrongly assembled steering column shaft on 2022 and 2023 Grand Cherokee and 2021 to 2023 Grand Cherokee L models may come apart and cause loss of steering. Recall 22V-154 covered a steering rack bar on some 2022 models that was not hardened enough and could bind.

WE CHECK We check the VIN for recalls 23V-352 and 22V-154, feel for binding or play at the wheel and listen for clunks while turning.

SOURCE NHTSA recall 23V-352 · NHTSA recall 22V-154

Recall 22V-284 says the EGR valve may stick open on some 2021 Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Grand Cherokee and 2021 and 2022 Grand Cherokee L models with the 3.6L V6. That can cause a sudden loss of power. Dealers replace the EGR valve.

WE CHECK We check the VIN for recall 22V-284, scan for engine codes and road test for stumbling or power loss.

SOURCE NHTSA recall 22V-284