It is not clear when or if this feature will be restored.
Modern technology has many benefits for automobiles but is also proving to be a problem for manufacturers. The latest victim of the global semiconductor shortage is Jeep. This includes the Quadra Lift air suspension system that’s available on new Grand Cherokee models.
According to the Summit Reserve, Overland, Summit and Summit Reserve, the height-adjustable suspension was or was standard equipment. Mopar Insiders . The online Grand Cherokee L configurator only shows the standard suspension. Further investigation revealed that the Quadra Lift feature had been removed. A Jeep spokesperson stated that it was due to continuing chip shortages. Motor1.com reached out to Jeep to confirm the fact and determine when the feature would be back. If new information becomes available, we will update you.
Five settings can be set up to adjust suspension stiffness or ride height. Clearance can vary up to 4.2 inches. This is important for vehicles with off-road ambitions. The Grand Cherokee L’s maximum departure and approach angles are affected by the removal of Quadra-Lift.
We suspect that very few owners would take their $60,000 three-row SUVs on trips where such capabilities are required. Jeep chose to eliminate the feature rather than delay overall production. It was also a standard feature on certain Grand Cherokee L trims, Mopar insiders reports that a $750 credit is applied to the MSRP of affected models.
This is just the latest in a long line of adjustments that automakers have made to keep production lines running. Earlier this year, GM shipped Chevrolet Silverado as well as GMC Sierrapickups with no fuel-saving cylinder activation feature for models with the 5.3 liter V8. Volkswagen sold the subcompact Fox in Brazil with no infotainment system. Ford made F150 trucks with no electronic modules. However, they held them until the modules were available to send them out. These solutions have not been perfected, but temporary production-line shut downs have affected almost every major automaker in the world.