2021 Jeep Cherokee reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 187
- 186 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 65 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 16 reported crashes · 10 injuries · 8 fires
What owners report fails — 2021 Jeep Cherokee
- POWER TRAIN 65
- ENGINE 22
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20
- SERVICE BRAKES 13
4 recalls on record for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee
- NHTSA 26V290000 · 2026 · POWER TRAIN A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- NHTSA 21V310000 · 2021 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLE A transmission fluid leak increases the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 20V657000 · 2020 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM A front lower control arm fracture while driving may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a cras
- NHTSA 24V516000 · 2020 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2021 Jeep Cherokee
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2021 Jeep Cherokee units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2021 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
NHTSA has 187 consumer complaints on record for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (65 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2021 Jeep Cherokee units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Jeep Cherokee?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (65), engine (22), electrical system (20), unknown or other (20). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2021 Jeep Cherokee?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.