Model year
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 409 complaints for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 4 recalls and 91 complaints under GRAND CHEROKEE L. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (112), STEERING (102), ENGINE (60). NHTSA overall stars for rated variants run from 4 to 5. EPA rates it 13–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$6,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1,447 complaints
- 2001 883 complaints
- 2002 1,476 complaints
- 2003 762 complaints
- 2004 1,295 complaints
- 2005 2,051 complaints
- 2006 1,280 complaints
- 2007 1,109 complaints
- 2008 734 complaints
- 2009 138 complaints
- 2010 118 complaints
- 2011 1,641 complaints
- 2012 1,644 complaints
- 2013 805 complaints
- 2014 2,383 complaints
- 2015 1,367 complaints
- 2016 311 complaints
- 2017 364 complaints
- 2018 855 complaints
- 2019 370 complaints
- 2020 241 complaints
- 2021 409 complaints
- 2022 265 complaints
- 2023 402 complaints
- 2024 249 complaints
- 2025 80 complaints
- 2026 27 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
24V436000 · Jun 13, 2024
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio…
24V132000 · Feb 22, 2024
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT; STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The upper control arm ball joint and steering knuckle may separate and cause the wheel to fall outward, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
23V577000 · Aug 14, 2023
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The Central Vision Park Assist module (CVPAM) software may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the…
23V413000 · Jun 8, 2023
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The rear coil springs may have been incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.
23V352000 · May 18, 2023
STEERING:COLUMN
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An incorrectly assembled steering column intermediate shaft may disconnect from the u-joint, and result in a loss of steering control.
22V544000 · Jul 28, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The tail light side marker assemblies may be damaged and not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
22V284000 · Apr 28, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may stick open, resulting in an unexpected loss…
22V180000 · Mar 24, 2022
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS; CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE TETHER ANCHOR
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with a missing weld from the seat back frame to the child seat tether anchorage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal…
21V950000 · Dec 9, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with smart lighting modules (SLM). An incomplete SLM software update may cause one or both headlights to become inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…
21V873000 · Nov 10, 2021
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; AIR BAGS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Jeep Wagoneer, and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may have incorrect software which can disable the driver, passenger, and knee air bags without warning.
2 more recalls are in the NHTSA file for this name and are not listed here. Campaign numbers above link to NHTSA.
Complaints
409 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 20, fire flag on 8, injury field 13, 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.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| GRAND CHEROKEE L | 4 | 91 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| L SUV RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SRT SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV 2WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.204 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV 4WD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
| Trackhawk SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cherokee 2WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD · 5.7L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 14 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Grand Cherokee SRT 4WD · 6.4L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 4WD · 6.2L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 11 | 17 | 13 | — | — | $6,300 |
| Grand Cherokee L 2WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Grand Cherokee L 4WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Grand Cherokee L 4WD · 5.7L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 14 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $4,450 |
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