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Springs: coil springs
NewRisk. Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash.
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee LProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 97 owner complaints about the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-083 the manufacturer reports only 100% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L has problems
97 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
28Electrical system
20Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
20Steering
17Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
16Power train
10Engine
6Exterior lighting
6Seats
5Service brakes
178 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 28 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 20 | 1 |
| Steering | 20 | 0 |
| Suspension | 17 | 1 |
| Power train | 16 | 0 |
| Engine | 10 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 0 |
| Seats | 6 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 1 |
| 8 other systems | 17 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Springs: coil springs
NewRisk. Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Air bags: side/window
Risk. An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other Grand Cherokee L year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Grand Cherokee L median. How we score
'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L safety ratings
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L SUV RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and the recalls they led to.
- Recall 23V-413 Post Remedy FailuresLed to recall 26V-051
In owners' words
What Grand Cherokee L owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland has experienced repeated and escalating safety‑related failures involving the electrical system, telematics/SOS functions, powertrain components, and suspension. These failures have continued despite major warranty repairs and now pose a significant safety…
My 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L experienced a complete failure of the passenger-side headlamp assembly at approximately 70k miles. The entire passenger-side headlamp became inoperative,not just one individual light. I received no headlamp out or exterior lighting warning on the instrument panel. At…
A vehicle was purchased at McLarty Daniel Chrysler Bentonville, AR. The sales department had a third party install a non-oem windshield. Dealer attempted repairs, but the records show discrepancies of statements and record. The dealer ignored the instructions to recalibrate the windshield, though…
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