Jeep Recalls 80,000 Grand Cherokee SUVs for Shoddy Springs
» Posted March 27, 2026 • Resources | Share This Post
Jeep is recalling some 80,000 sport utility vehicles because of problems with their suspension springs.
Rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed, Jeep recently told federal regulators. The coils could detach while the vehicles are driving, the automaker said in public filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
“A rear coil spring that detaches from the vehicle while driving may create a road hazard to operators and occupants of other vehicles,” Jeep said in a recall notice. “Road hazards to operators and occupants of other vehicles can cause vehicles to crash without prior warning and/or may result in injury to other road users.”
The recall covers certain 2022-2023 Grand Cherokees and 2021-2023 Grand Cherokee L SUVs. Some of the vehicles were part of a 2023 recall over the same issue and may not have been properly repaired, Jeep said.
The automaker has received nearly 300 warranty claims related to the defect, Jeep said, but is not aware of any accidents or injuries.
Jeep planned to notify owners of recalled vehicles by March 20. The company is asking owners to bring their vehicles to authorized service providers for inspection and repair.
This is just the latest safety issue for Jeep and its owners. The automaker, for example, late last year called back certain Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe and Wrangler 4xe SUVs. It marked the fourth time that some of the vehicles had been recalled for the same issue.
A month earlier, Jeep recalled more than 24,000 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles, saying they could suddenly lose power on the road.
How the California Lemon Law Works
These kinds of recalls are far too routine for Jeep and other major vehicle manufacturers, which call back millions of cars each year. Fortunately, car owners and lessors in the Golden State have strong rights and protections under the California lemon law.
The lemon law forces carmakers to perform a wide range of repairs on vehicles while they are under warranty. The law, known as the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, also requires companies to buy back (or replace, in some situations) vehicles they cannot or simply refuse to fix.
The buyback requirement includes compensating the owner for any down payment on the vehicle, as well as monthly loan payments and the outstanding balance on any loan. The automaker is also responsible for towing, rental car, and other related expenses.
There is no specific number of repair requests or attempts required before the buyback or replace requirement kicks in. An experienced California lemon law attorney at our firm can help you understand your rights and take action.
Talk with a San Diego Lemon Law Attorney
If you have been stuck with a defective or malfunctioning vehicle, a San Diego lemon law attorney at Bickel Sannipoli APC can help you fight back.
Call us at (888) 800-1983 or contact us online to speak with a San Diego lemon law attorney.
