2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems

399 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Electrical System · verdict AVOID 20/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Electrical System113
Steering102
Engine60
Power Train56
Unknown Or Other55
Exterior Lighting42

In the owners’ words

“I was driving back from the airport and as it began to get dark, it became apparent I had no headlights. I somehow managed to drive the last two hours home on parking lights and lights from other vehicles.I took it to a Chrysler Jeep dealership Goldies in Huntington, West Virginia. The exam that I put a bulb in the driver side. In the passenger side, the LED portion is still glowing, but is yellow green and they told”NHTSA complaint, 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee owner
“While driving, the vehicle experienced a sudden, unexpected engine stall and complete loss of propulsion due to a premature failure of the in-tank electric fuel pump. This failure occurred at only 37,000 miles, which is well below the expected lifespan of a major fuel system component. A sudden loss of engine power while operating at speed poses an immediate safety hazard, increasing the risk of a rear-end collision”NHTSA complaint, 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee owner
“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 go bad. I feel Jeep should be responsible for this.”NHTSA complaint, 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
14/10/2021Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsChrysler (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 acti
09/12/2021Exterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:SoftwareChrysler (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 su
21/09/2021Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/DevicesChrysler (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 Fe
10/11/2021Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module:Software SAFETYChrysler (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,
24/03/2022Child Seat:Vehicle Tether AnchorChrysler (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 v
28/04/2022Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)Chrysler (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 (E
28/07/2022Exterior Lighting:Tail LightsChrysler (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 t
18/05/2023Steering:Column SAFETYChrysler (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 re
08/06/2023Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil SpringsChrysler (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
14/08/2023Back Over Prevention:Display FunctionChrysler (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

Questions owners ask

Is the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?

On the federal record it scores 20/100: 399 owner complaints (79.8 per year on the road) and 12 recall campaigns, 2 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Electrical System, with 113 of 428 categorised reports.

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The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee scored 20/100 on the federal record.

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