2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 660
- 653 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 110 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 12
- see below
- Reported harm
- 36 reported crashes · 23 injuries · 11 fires
What owners report fails — 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 110
- STEERING 102
- ENGINE 60
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 55
- POWER TRAIN 55
12 recalls on record for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- NHTSA 24V436000 · 2024 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 24V132000 · 2024 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 22V544000 · 2023 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS A tail light side marker that does not illuminate can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of
- NHTSA 23V352000 · 2023 · STEERING:COLUMN A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 23V577000 · 2023 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing t
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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 Grand 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 Grand Cherokee reliable?
NHTSA has 660 consumer complaints on record for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 12 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (110 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (110), steering (102), engine (60), unknown or other (55). 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 Grand 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.