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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee lighting problems
moderate Owners of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee have filed 5 NHTSA complaints about the lighting at roughly $250 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See lighting across all vehicles →
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$250
| Model year | lighting complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 4 |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 31 |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 3 |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee (this page) | 5 |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 15 |
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering lighting on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Headlamp Condensation Clearing Procedure Some customers may report that on occasion, vehicle exterior head lamp assemblies are fogged with a light layer of condensation on the inside of the lenses.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Flash: Hybrid Control Processor (HCP) and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor (AHCP) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set in the Hybrid Control Processor (HCP) module: ? P16F0-00 - SPI Comm Hardware Fault. Customers may also comment on one or more of the following: ? Shifts rough occasionally when coming down to a stop. ? Shifts rough occasionally when accelerating. ? Shifts rough when transitioning from EV to Hybrid operation on low SoC. ? Shifts rough when engines starts. ? On part throttle accelerations with little to no battery available
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set in the Hybrid Control Processor (HCP) module: ? P16F0-00 - SPI Comm Hardware Fault. Customers may also comment on one or more of the following: ? Shifts rough occasionally when coming down to a stop. ? Shifts rough occasionally when accelerating. ? Shifts rough when transitioning from EV to Hybrid operation on low SoC. ? Shifts rough when engines starts. ? On part throttle accelerations with little to no battery available the transition from battery power to engine o
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set in the Hybrid Control Processor (HCP) module: ? P16F0-00 - SPI Comm Hardware Fault. Customers may also comment on one or more of the following: ? Shifts rough occasionally when coming down to a stop. ? Shifts rough occasionally when accelerating. ? Shifts rough when transitioning from EV to Hybrid operation on low SoC. ? Shifts rough when engines starts. ? On part throttle accelerations with little to no battery available the transition from battery power to engine
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
Had lighting trouble with your 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the lighting problem on the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 5 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $250 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the lighting typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $250 for lighting repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to lighting?
No active recalls currently cover lighting issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2023/Jeep/Grand Cherokee.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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