--- title: "How to Reset Oil Life on a 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee" description: "Reset the oil life or maintenance reminder on the 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee in 4 steps, using only the controls already in the car. No scan tool needed." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/oil-reset" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator on a 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reset the oil life or maintenance reminder on the 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee in 4 steps, using only the controls already in the car. No scan tool needed. ## Reset procedure, 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Check your manual) 1. With the ignition on (engine may be off), use the steering-wheel arrow/scroll controls to open the instrument cluster's menu 2. Navigate to "Vehicle Info" and select "Oil Life" 3. Press and hold the steering-wheel OK/select button until the display confirms the oil-life percentage has reset to 100% 4. Cycle the ignition off and back on to confirm the reset stuck Note: 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). ## 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. - [2012 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012) - [2013 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2013) - [2014 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2014) - [2015 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2015) - [2016 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2016) - [2017 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2017) - [2018 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2018) - [2019 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2019) - [2020 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2020) - [2021 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2021) ## What changed during the 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | Launch of the 6.4L SRT8; carries over 3.6L Pentastar/5.7L HEMI lineup from 2011 introduction | | 2014 | Mid-cycle facelift: new front/rear fascias, 8-speed automatic standard, 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 introduced, monostable rotary shifter introduced (see rollaway recall) | | 2017 | Minor refresh: revised grille/lighting, Uconnect updates | | 2018 | SRT Trackhawk introduced with the 707-hp supercharged 6.2L | | 2019 | Final year for the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 in the US Grand Cherokee | | 2021 | Final full model year of the WK2 as the primary Grand Cherokee nameplate | | 2022 | WK2 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 | ## 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee oil life reset: common questions ### 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). ## Sources - [Wikipedia, Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2), engine table and generation history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_Grand_Cherokee_(WK2)) - [NHTSA recall 14V-530, TIPM fuel pump relay](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2014/RCLRPT-14V530-6862.PDF) - [NHTSA recall 16V-240, monostable shifter rollaway](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2016/RCLRPT-16V240-9145.PDF) - [NHTSA recall 20V-699, EcoDiesel EGR cooler](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V699-5290.PDF) - [Fontana CDJR, Jeep Grand Cherokee Oil Type & Capacity Guide (2011-2026), aggregated by-engine oil specs](https://www.fontanacdjr.com/service-department/service-and-parts-tips/jeep-grand-cherokee-oil-type/) - [Victorville Motors, Jeep Grand Cherokee Oil Type & Capacity](https://www.victorvillemotors.com/service-department/service-tips/jeep-grand-cherokee-oil-type-capacity/) - [Collierville CDJR, Jeep Grand Cherokee Bolt Pattern Guide (1999-2026)](https://www.colliervillechryslerdodgejeepram.com/service-department/service-tips/jeep-grand-cherokee-bolt-pattern/) - [Wheel-Size.com, 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee wheel/tire fitments](https://www.wheel-size.com/size/jeep/grand-cherokee/2016/) - [Firkins CJ, How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator on a Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://www.firkinscj.com/blog/how-to-reset-the-oil-life-indicator-on-a-jeep-grand-cherokee/) - [Suncore Industries, Common Quadra-Lift air suspension issues (WK2)](https://www.suncoreindustries.com/product/26221/common-quadralift-air-suspension-issues-and-strut-or-spring-replacement-options-for-your-jeep-grand-cherokee-wk2) ## Other Jeep Grand Cherokee generations - [2022-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee oil life reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2022-2025/oil-reset) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/oil-reset). ## More for the 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/filters) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/common-problems) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.