repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 Jeep Grand CherokeeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 414 owner complaints about the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 12 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-284 the manufacturer reports only 76% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee has problems
414 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
115Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
102Steering6 crash/fire/injury
62Engine4 crash/fire/injury
61Power train
42Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
40Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
30Suspension
29Lane departure
29Service brakes
11016 other systems21 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 115 | 5 |
| Steering | 102 | 6 |
| Engine | 62 | 4 |
| Power train | 61 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 42 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 40 | 1 |
| Suspension | 30 | 3 |
| Lane departure | 29 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 29 | 2 |
| 16 other systems | 110 | 21 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
12 recalls
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Q1
Spindle: arm
Risk. A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. 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.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Springs: coil springs
Risk. Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increases the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2025 Q1
Steering: column
Risk. A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Exterior lighting: tail lights
Risk. A tail light side marker that does not illuminate can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Risk. An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Child seat: vehicle tether anchor
Risk. A missing weld may allow the child seat tether to separate from the seat frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. Inoperable headlights can reduce visibility for the driver and oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Air bags
Risk. Disabled air bags can increase the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. Difficulty activating the headlight high beams may result in reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 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 median. How we score
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'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee safety ratings
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Grand Cherokee owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Vehicle: 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, 3.6L V6 Incident Date: [XXX] Location: [XXX] Safety Complaint: On [XXX], while driving my 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland on [XXX], the vehicle suddenly lost accelerator response while traveling on the highway. The engine initially remained running, but…
Final drive control module, transfercase control module went out. Causing “Service 4WD” message Check-engine/MIL light 4WD system becoming unavailable Trouble codes related to the drivetrain control module Intermittent 4WD problems Speed issues
I had stopped at a red light and the auto start/stop turned off the car. It would not restart. The fault caused it to stay in Park and could not get out of Park to move vehicle. This not only caused a road hazard but made me and others unsafe. The cause was a enclosed fuse box that made batteries…
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