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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 12 NHTSA recalls and 395 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
12 recalls on record
395
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
20
Crashes + Injuries
8 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee (12)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Jeep dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V797000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V950000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V729000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V873000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V180000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V284000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V544000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V352000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V413000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V577000

Showing 10 of 12 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Based on 395 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering
102
Electrical System
65
Power Train
47
Unknown Or Other
37
Exterior Lighting
31
Suspension
17
Engine
16
Service Brakes
16
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Jeep Grand Cherokee — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 1,333 complaints 2016 305 complaints 2017 360 complaints 2018 832 complaints 2019 352 complaints 2020 220 complaints 2021 395 complaints 2022 349 complaints 2023 361 complaints 2024 221 complaints 2025 53 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015, 2018 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2025 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Is the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 12 recalls and 395 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 12 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee are: Steering, Electrical System, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee safe to buy?
The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 12 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Jeep Grand Cherokee should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Jeep Grand Cherokee are: 2025. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2015, 2018.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.