2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 12 NHTSA recalls and 409 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Very High Reported Activity — 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.
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12
NHTSA Recalls
12 recalls on record
409
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
20
Crash Reports
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.
🔧 Exterior Lighting: Headlights
Difficulty activating the headlight high beams may result in reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number…
🔧 Exterior Lighting: Lighting Control Module: Software
Inoperable headlights can reduce visibility for the driver and oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the SLM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's…
🔧 Visibility: Rearview Mirrors/Devices
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: FCA US LLC will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 28, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403….
🔧 Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module: Software
Disabled air bags can increase the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ORC, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number…
🔧 Child Seat: Vehicle Tether Anchor
A missing weld may allow the child seat tether to separate from the seat frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the second-row seat back frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer…
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Emission Control: Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve)
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US,…
🔧 Exterior Lighting: Tail Lights
A tail light side marker that does not illuminate can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace both body-mounted tail light assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 8, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer…
🔧 Steering: Column
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the intermediate shaft and assembly parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC…
🔧 Suspension: Rear: Springs: Coil Springs
Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, repair the rear coil spring assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Display Function
A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Central Vision Park Assist Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at…
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Based on 409 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Jeep Grand 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, 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ 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 recall campaigns and 409 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 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 with higher complaint counts: 2015, 2018.
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.
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