Model year
2021 Jeep Cherokee
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 176 complaints for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (99), ENGINE (28), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (26). NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 21–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,600–$3,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 369 complaints
- 2001 229 complaints
- 2014 2,650 complaints
- 2015 1,792 complaints
- 2016 1,412 complaints
- 2017 1,337 complaints
- 2018 687 complaints
- 2019 1,669 complaints
- 2020 331 complaints
- 2021 176 complaints
- 2022 52 complaints
- 2023 3 complaints
- 2026 8 complaints
Recalls
26V290000 · May 7, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
24V516000 · Jul 8, 2024
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the right-side curtain air bag may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…
21V310000 · May 4, 2021
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLER/RADIATOR:HOSES AND FITTINGS
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The transmission oil cooler hose may have been incorrectly cured, allowing transmission fluid to leak.
20V657000 · Oct 27, 2020
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude and Jeep Cherokee Limited vehicles. One or both of the front lower control arms may fracture while driving.
Complaints
176 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 10, fire flag on 4, injury field 8, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee FWD · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Cherokee FWD · 2.4L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 31 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Cherokee FWD · 3.2L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Cherokee 4WD · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Cherokee 4WD · 2.4L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Cherokee 4WD · 3.2L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II · 3.2L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD · 3.2L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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Check a vehicle
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