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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 68 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee L

The 2021 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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70/100

Good Choice — 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

3
NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
68
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L (3)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V897000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V083000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #26V051000
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

Based on 68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
15
Steering
12
Power Train
11
Unknown Or Other
7
Seats
5
Engine
3
Forward Collision Avoidance
2
Seat Belts
2
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Jeep Grand Cherokee L — Complaints by Year

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

2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 0 complaints 2019 0 complaints 2020 0 complaints 2021 68 complaints 2022 208 complaints 2023 61 complaints 2024 30 complaints 2025 25 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2021, 2022 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2016, 2017 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

Is the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L has 3 recalls and 68 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L have?
The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L has 3 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 L?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L are: Electrical System, Steering, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L safe to buy?
The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Jeep Grand Cherokee L should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Jeep Grand Cherokee L are: 2015, 2016, 2017. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2021, 2022.
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.