How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator on a 2012–2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Which Jeep Grand Cherokee model years does this cover?

These oil life reset specifications apply to every Jeep Grand Cherokee built from 2012 through 2021 — the WK2 (4th generation), mid-size 2-row suv. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.

What changed during the 2012–2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

• 2012Launch of the 6.4L SRT8; carries over 3.6L Pentastar/5.7L HEMI lineup from 2011 introduction
• 2014Mid-cycle facelift: new front/rear fascias, 8-speed automatic standard, 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 introduced, monostable rotary shifter introduced (see rollaway recall)
• 2017Minor refresh: revised grille/lighting, Uconnect updates
• 2018SRT Trackhawk introduced with the 707-hp supercharged 6.2L
• 2019Final year for the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 in the US Grand Cherokee
• 2021Final full model year of the WK2 as the primary Grand Cherokee nameplate
• 2022WK2 continues alongside the new WL for one more year, marketed as "Grand Cherokee WK" in reduced Laredo E, Laredo X, and Limited trim, 3.6L Pentastar only, not to be confused with the WL redesign sold in parallel

How do you reset the oil life on a 2012–2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

4 steps, using only the controls in the car, the full sequence is above.

Do you need a scan tool to reset the oil light on a 2012–2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

No. The procedure above uses the vehicle's own controls. A scan tool is only necessary if the reset does not take, which usually points at a different fault.

Why won't the oil light reset on a 2012–2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Almost always a timing problem in the sequence, a step held too briefly, or the ignition in the wrong position. Repeat it exactly, with the engine off and the key in accessory rather than run, unless the steps say otherwise. Consistent across multiple dealer and owner-forum write-ups for this generation, but not confirmed against a scanned owner's manual. Menu wording can vary slightly by radio/cluster trim level (Uconnect version).