The 2021 Trackhawk is a 707-hp supercharged monster that prioritizes performance over longevity. Expect significant transmission stress, heat management issues, and catastrophic engine failures if you push it hard or skip maintenance.
Transmission Oil Cooler Failure & Overheating
Common · high severity
Typical onset: 40,000-70,000 mi
Symptoms: Transmission fluid temperature warnings on dash, Harsh shifting or limp mode after spirited driving, Visible fluid leaks near front of vehicle, Burnt transmission fluid smell
Fix: Replace transmission oil cooler and lines, flush entire system. 4-6 hours labor. This is critical — the ZF 8HP95 transmission behind 707 hp runs extremely hot, and cooler failure leads to $8k+ transmission rebuilds.
Symptoms: Deep knocking sound from bottom end, especially on cold start, Sudden loss of oil pressure, Metal shavings in oil during changes, Check engine light with misfire codes
Fix: Connecting rod bearings or main bearings fail, usually from hard launches, inadequate oil changes, or sustained high RPM. Requires complete engine rebuild or replacement. 25-35 hours labor if rebuilding in-house, or long block swap.
Estimated cost: $18,000-28,000
Transmission Mount Collapse
Common · medium severity
Typical onset: 35,000-65,000 mi
Symptoms: Violent clunking during hard acceleration or deceleration, Vibration felt through center console and shifter, Visible sagging or tearing of rubber mount, Driveline shudder on 1-2 upshift
Fix: Factory mount cannot handle repeated high-torque launches. Replace with OEM or upgraded polyurethane mount. 2-3 hours labor including subframe support.
Estimated cost: $450-750
Supercharger Belt Slippage & Pulley Wear
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 50,000-90,000 mi
Symptoms: High-pitched squealing under boost, Sudden loss of power with no check engine light, Visible belt dust or glazing on supercharger pulley, Rough idle with chirping noise
Fix: Replace supercharger belt, inspect pulley bearings and tensioner. If pulley bearing is failing, requires supercharger removal. 3-5 hours for belt only, 8-10 hours if pulley replacement needed.
Estimated cost: $600-2,200
Head Gasket Failure (Both Heads)
Rare · high severity
Typical onset: 60,000-100,000 mi
Symptoms: White smoke from exhaust on startup, Coolant loss with no visible leaks, Overheating under boost or towing, Oil milkshake (coolant contamination in crankcase)
Fix: Supercharged engines run extreme cylinder pressures. Both head gaskets typically need replacement simultaneously. 18-22 hours labor including head resurfacing if warped.
Estimated cost: $5,500-8,000
Fuel System / High-Pressure Fuel Pump Issues
Occasional · medium severity
Symptoms: Long cranking before engine fires, Rough idle or misfires under load, Fuel pressure faults in scan data, Loss of power above 4,500 RPM
Fix: High-pressure fuel pump or filter clogging from poor fuel quality. Pump is in-tank, filter often integrated. 4-6 hours for pump replacement including tank drop.
Estimated cost: $1,400-2,200
Owner tips
Change engine oil every 3,000-4,000 miles with quality 0W-40 synthetic — this engine destroys oil
Inspect transmission fluid color every 15,000 miles; if it's dark brown, flush immediately
Avoid repeated drag-style launches unless you've budgeted for a transmission rebuild
Replace supercharger belt at 50,000 miles preventively — failure grenades the blower
Let engine fully warm before boost; cold-start wide-open-throttle kills bearings
Buy only if you can afford a $20k engine replacement and accept that 707 hp daily-driven will cost you — budget $3k/year in unexpected repairs beyond normal maintenance.
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Fitment notes: High-performance AGM battery required for supercharged 6.2L; auxiliary battery also present
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Every control module on the 2018-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement. Modules marked dealer / factory tool won't work after a part swap alone — budget for programming.
📍 Behind front grille, center position behind Jeep badge
🔧 wiTECH 2.0
⚠️ Radar sensor for adaptive cruise and collision warning. Requires precise aim calibration and VIN lock. Must be performed on alignment rack with targets.
Electric Power Steering Module (EPS)2.0 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +0.8 hr▸ programming details
📍 Rear cargo area, driver side behind trim panel near fuel tank
🔧 Autel MaxiSys or wiTECH
⚠️ High-flow fuel system for supercharged engine. Module learns fuel pump characteristics.
Telematics Control Unit (TCU)1.0 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Behind center stack, near radio module
🔧 wiTECH 2.0
⚠️ 4G LTE connectivity for Uconnect services. Requires subscription activation after replacement.
Seat Control Module (SCM)0.8 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Under front seats, driver and passenger side (2 modules)
🔧 wiTECH 2.0 or Autel
⚠️ Controls power seat adjustment, heating, ventilation, and memory. Memory relearn required after replacement.
Trailer Tow Module (TTM)0.8 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Rear cargo area, passenger side behind trim panel
🔧 wiTECH 2.0 or Autel
⚠️ 7-pin trailer connector control. Trailer sway control integrated with ABS.
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 24V436000
2024-06-13
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The upper control arm ball joint and steering knuckle may separate and cause the wheel to fall outward, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Consequence: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the upper control arm pinch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 2, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 10B.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION · 23V577000
2023-08-14
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The Central Vision Park Assist module (CVPAM) software may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Central Vision Park Assist Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 56A.
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS · 23V413000
2023-06-08
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The rear coil springs may have been incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.
Consequence: Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, repair the rear coil spring assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 64A. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall 26V051. All vehicles will need to have the new recall remedy performed.
STEERING:COLUMN · 23V352000
2023-05-18
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An incorrectly assembled steering column intermediate shaft may disconnect from the u-joint, and result in a loss of steering control.
Consequence: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the intermediate shaft and assembly parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 58A.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS · 22V544000
2022-07-28
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The tail light side marker assemblies may be damaged and not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: A tail light side marker that does not illuminate can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace both body-mounted tail light assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 8, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z50.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may stick open, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Consequence: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z31.
CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE TETHER ANCHOR · 22V180000
2022-03-24
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with a missing weld from the seat back frame to the child seat tether anchorage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Consequence: A missing weld may allow the child seat tether to separate from the seat frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the second-row seat back frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Z24.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · 21V950000
2021-12-09
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with smart lighting modules (SLM). An incomplete SLM software update may cause one or both headlights to become inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Inoperable headlights can reduce visibility for the driver and oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the SLM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y72.
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · 21V873000
2021-11-10
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Jeep Wagoneer, and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may have incorrect software which can disable the driver, passenger, and knee air bags without warning.
Consequence: Disabled air bags can increase the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ORC, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y79.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · 21V797000
2021-10-14
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles not equipped with automatic high beams. When the master lighting switch is set to the auto position, the high beam headlights will not activate unless the master lighting switch is first changed to the 'on" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Difficulty activating the headlight high beams may result in reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y66.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES · 21V729000
2021-09-21
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: FCA US LLC will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 28, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y67.
Performance
Horsepower
707hp
Torque
645lb-ft
0–60 mph
3.5sec
Quarter mile
11.6sec
Top speed
180mph
Fuel economy (EPA)
City
11mpg
Highway
17mpg
Combined
13mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
Capability & size
Towing capacity
7,200lb
Payload
1,000lb
Curb weight
5,363lb
Seating
5seats
EPA class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Wiper blades
WK2 Grand Cherokee generation (2011-2021); some sources list 21-inch blades
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 6.2L V8 Supercharged and can vary by trim.
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