2021 Jeep Cherokee Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 176 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

43/100

High Reported Activity — 2021 Jeep Cherokee

The 2021 Jeep Cherokee shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls

4 recalls on record

176

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

4 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Jeep Cherokee (4)

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

🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Cooler/Radiator: Hoses And Fittings

A transmission fluid leak increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the hose, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this…

NHTSA #21V310000

🔧 Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Lower Arm

A front lower control arm fracture while driving may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact…

NHTSA #20V657000

🔧 Air Bags: Side/Window: Curtain

An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall…

NHTSA #24V516000

🔧 Power Train

A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will update the Drivetrain Control Drivetrain Control Module, PTU, and Electronic Park Brake software, and replace the PTU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the…

NHTSA #26V290000

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Most Common Problems — 2021 Jeep Cherokee

Based on 176 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train

103

Unknown Or Other

Electrical System

Engine

Air Bags

Service Brakes

Suspension

Steering

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Jeep Cherokee — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2015, 2019 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2020, 2021, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Jeep Cherokee

Is the 2021 Jeep Cherokee reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Jeep Cherokee has 4 recall campaigns and 176 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2021 Jeep Cherokee have?

The 2021 Jeep Cherokee has 4 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 Cherokee?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee are: Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2021 Jeep Cherokee safe to buy?

The 2021 Jeep Cherokee has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Jeep Cherokee should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Jeep Cherokee are: 2020, 2021, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2015, 2019.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

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.