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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Gas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
8 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
35 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns16
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA479
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA21 mpg
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The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize or large SUV with 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Grand Cherokee 2WD, is EPA-rated at 21 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 479 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Grand Cherokee 2WDGasRWD3.6L 6-cyl192621$2,950
Grand Cherokee 4WDGasAWD3.6L 6-cyl182521$2,950
Grand Cherokee L 2WDGasRWD3.6L 6-cyl192621$2,950
Grand Cherokee L 4WDGasAWD3.6L 6-cyl182521$2,950
Grand Cherokee 4WDGasAWD5.7L 8-cyl142217$4,200
Grand Cherokee L 4WDGasAWD5.7L 8-cyl142217$4,200
Grand Cherokee SRT 4WDGasAWD6.4L 8-cyl131915$5,150
Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 4WDGasAWD6.2L 8-cyl111713$5,950

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 43165, 43167, 43761, 43762, 43168, 43968, 43400, 43661.

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Recalls (16)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Suspension

89D
328,381 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles. The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.RiskRear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the rear coil spring lower isolators, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed September 29, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 89D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026. This recall
NHTSA campaign 26V562000reported Sep 1, 2026Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Suspension

20D
80,620 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.RiskRear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect and repair the rear coil spring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 12, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 20D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on Janua
NHTSA campaign 26V051000reported Jan 29, 2026Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Back Over Prevention

11C
133 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The center stack upper display (DCSD) contains a transistor that may overheat and prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."RiskA rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers replaced the DCSD, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been repaired. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 11C.
NHTSA campaign 25V083000reported Feb 13, 2025Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Air Bags

B3B
14 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the front seat side air bags (SAB) may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."RiskAn air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.FixDealers secured the connector, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B3B.
NHTSA campaign 24V897000reported Nov 27, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Back Over Prevention

66B, 79B
1,033,433 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."RiskA rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
NHTSA campaign 24V436000reported Jun 13, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Steering

10B
338,238 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The upper control arm ball joint and steering knuckle may separate and cause the wheel to fall outward, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.RiskA loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the upper control arm pinch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 2, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 10B.
NHTSA campaign 24V132000reported Feb 22, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Back Over Prevention

56A
162,713 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The Central Vision Park Assist module (CVPAM) software may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."RiskA 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.FixDealers 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 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 56A.
NHTSA campaign 23V577000reported Aug 14, 2023Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Suspension

64A
305,282 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The rear coil springs may have been incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.RiskRear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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 service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 64A. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall 26V051. All vehicles will need to have the new recall remedy performed.
NHTSA campaign 23V413000reported Jun 8, 2023Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Steering

58A
89,372 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An incorrectly assembled steering column intermediate shaft may disconnect from the u-joint, and result in a loss of steering control.RiskA loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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 customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 58A.
NHTSA campaign 23V352000reported May 18, 2023Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Exterior Lighting

Z50
99,186 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The tail light side marker assemblies may be damaged and not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."RiskA tail light side marker that does not illuminate can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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 service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z50.
NHTSA campaign 22V544000reported Jul 28, 2022Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Engine And Engine Cooling

Z31
1,308 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may stick open, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.RiskAn unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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, LLC's number for this recall is Z31.
NHTSA campaign 22V284000reported Apr 28, 2022Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Seats

Z24
4,586 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with a missing weld from the seat back frame to the child seat tether anchorage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."RiskA missing weld may allow the child seat tether to separate from the seat frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers 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 service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Z24.
NHTSA campaign 22V180000reported Mar 24, 2022Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Exterior Lighting

Y72
36,929 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with smart lighting modules (SLM). An incomplete SLM software update may cause one or both headlights to become inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."RiskInoperable headlights can reduce visibility for the driver and oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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 number for this recall is Y72.
NHTSA campaign 21V950000reported Dec 9, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Air Bags

Y79
99,255 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Jeep Wagoneer, and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may have incorrect software which can disable the driver, passenger, and knee air bags without warning.RiskDisabled air bags can increase the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.FixDealers 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 for this recall is Y79.
NHTSA campaign 21V873000reported Nov 10, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Exterior Lighting

Y66
7,082 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles not equipped with automatic high beams. When the master lighting switch is set to the auto position, the high beam headlights will not activate unless the master lighting switch is first changed to the 'on" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."RiskDifficulty activating the headlight high beams may result in reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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 for this recall is Y66.
NHTSA campaign 21V797000reported Oct 14, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Visibility

Y67
69,138 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."RiskA rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.FixFCA 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. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y67.
NHTSA campaign 21V729000reported Sep 21, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

NHTSA defect investigations

Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil Springs — Recall 23V-413 Post Remedy Failures open

On June 8, 2023, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US, LLC (FCA) filed Safety Recall 23V-413 affecting certain 2022–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and2021–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles to address rear coil springs that may not have been properly installed during vehicle production. An improperly installed rear coil spring may detach while the vehicle is in motion, creating a road hazard that can increase the risk of a crash for following motorists and may result in injury to other road users. Since the filing of Recall 23V-413, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received twenty (20) unique consumer complaints alleging rear coil spring detachments occurring after the r

Opened Dec 11, 2025 · action RQ25005

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
479complaints filed

23 involved a crash · 9 a fire · 15 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2020: 3 · 2021: 50 · 2022: 106 · 2023: 78 · 2024: 81 · 2025: 100 · 2026: 61

Most-cited components

Electrical System140
Steering118
Power Train69
Engine68
Unspecified68
Exterior Lighting42

What owners describe

“Presented as camshaft position sensor with loss of power, poor acceleration and general misfires. After many weeks of diagnostic and repairs, turns out to be a problem with the camshaft intake. Specifically the entire cam kit. Appeared 1 week after purchase as a check engine light. This problem had been confirmed by th…”May 13, 2025 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“While driving at 60mph, the vehicle became unresponsive and electronically shifted into park unexpectedly. No warning lights were present, and the dealership's service department could not replicate the issue.”May 6, 2025 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“Upon startup, power steering service needed, no AEB, no lane departure warning available. Power steering does not work.”Apr 2, 2025 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆17%
SUV 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other Grand Cherokee model years

A

2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee

0 recalls · 0 complaints

F

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee

6 recalls · 34 complaints

F

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee

5 recalls · 108 complaints

F

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

18 recalls · 303 complaints

F

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

23 recalls · 564 complaints

F

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

24 recalls · 476 complaints

B

2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee

3 recalls · 236 complaints

F

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee

7 recalls · 365 complaints

F

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee

10 recalls · 853 complaints

F

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee

5 recalls · 364 complaints

F

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee

8 recalls · 308 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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