2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee: raw data

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vehicle2021 / jeep / grand-cherokee
known issues7 clusters (reviewed 2026-06-14)
complaints403 on file (2020-11-28 → 2026-09-08)
recalls12
investigations0
fars45 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Fuel pump stalling and no-startFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM12 complaints2023-11 → 2026-03 (sample of 200 most-recent of 395 total)grand-cherokee-2021-fuel-pump-stall-nostart
  • 11695933 Known common problem with 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokees, fuel pump issues. Vehicle fails to start when push button is pressed. After several attempts vehicle will start. These issue happens hundreds of times per year. Vehicle will stall while driving intermittently…
  • 11684306 Jeep's engine turned off while driving, was able to coast and use the brakes to come to a full stop. The engine turned off while driving in a tunnel in the mountains; it was very unsafe. There was no shoulder to pull off to, no extra space to walk around the car…
  • 11554398 Vehicle lost power and stalled on major highway during rush hour traffic. Would not restart. Due to the amount of traffic and sudden deceleration, vehicle was impaired on a major throughway. No warning lamps appeared and all sensors were within normal range prior to incident…
  • 11725092 Fuel pump loosing prime it cracks either in housing or hose internal to the tank and it causes it to loose prime. Long Crank Times/No Start And stall and rough idling at stoplights and upon acceleration. Issue was confirmed and reproduced by independent service center.
Power steering loss and EPS warningSTEERING10 complaints2023-10 → 2026-02 (sample of 200 most-recent of 395 total)grand-cherokee-2021-power-steering-loss
  • 11526708 While driving on a major interstate going 75mph lost power steering suddenly and was unable to control the vehicle. Air alert went off stating they were not functioning. Adaptive cruise control stopped working, lane departure stopped working. Every single alert that could be…
  • 11625226 The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the power steering failure warning light had illuminated. While attempting to steer the vehicle, the steering wheel felt loose while driving at various speeds and the vehicle was difficult to steer…
  • 11548898 Power steering became unavaible with no warning upon turning on my car.
Suspension and steering Recall 24V132000 parts delaySTEERING, SUSPENSION7 complaints2024-03 → 2024-04 (sample of 200 most-recent of 395 total)grand-cherokee-2021-suspension-steering-recall
  • 11585357 The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V132000 (Suspension, Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was inspected…
  • 11574864 There is a Manufacturer Recall Number10B NHTSA Recall Number24V-132 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available. When calling the dealership to schedule the fix they said they don’t have one and don’t know when one will be available they haven’t been given that…
  • 11581969 There is an open recall and a remedy was released about 2 weeks ago. I have attempted to get this fixed but the dealership stated the manufacturer will only allow each dealership to order two parts at a time. There is an extensive waitlist resulting in the issue to continue…
Transmission hard shift and failurePOWER TRAIN13 complaints2023-09 → 2026-02 (sample of 200 most-recent of 395 total)grand-cherokee-2021-transmission-hard-shift
  • 11700283 Transmission failure at 19,481 miles in my 2021Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4 V6. The vehicle has not been abused, and the mileage is low for its age. The symptoms—erratic shifting, limp mode, and “Service Transmission” warnings— are consistent with a known defect pattern…
  • 11654316 Since it was brand new it likes to shift hard into reverse or drive from park. Sometimes it shifts with NOTHING going on like it should Other times there is subtle thump into gear other times it's a harder thumb into gear. There is 2 or 3 levels of hard shift into gear. Valve…
  • 11642355 I drove my car out of my garage on the way to work and just outside my house, the transmission bucked when shifting from 3rd to 4th gear and the p0733 code appeared. I turned around and went home and took another car to work…
Headlight and high beam function failureEXTERIOR LIGHTING10 complaints2024-08 → 2026-02 (sample of 200 most-recent of 395 total)grand-cherokee-2021-headlight-high-beam
  • 11623699 High beams will not activate while car is in "Auto Headlamp" mode. If you toggle the high beam stalk nothing happens. I have to physically hold the high beam stalk down for the lamps to work while in "auto" mode…
  • 11690738 The high beam lights are not working. Dealer said the shutter door internal to headlamp assemblies are unresponsive. BOTH headlamps went out at the same time. Dealer said they haven't seen any issues before with the high beams.
  • 11608251 My low beam headlight has blown for the second time now since owning the car. THIS IS NOT NORMAL!!! There clearly must be some electrical issue and I’m past the warranty. Headlights don’t blow like that. I’ve owned cars for over 6 years and never had a headlight blow.
Panoramic sunroof shatteringUNKNOWN OR OTHER5 complaints2023-10 → 2024-08 (sample of 200 most-recent of 395 total)grand-cherokee-2021-panoramic-sunroof-shatter
  • 11611847 Panoramic sunroof exploded and showered glass all over myself and my family. We were driving on the highway and it did not appear that anything hit the sunroof, it just exploded right from the center.
  • 11589624 The sunroof glass above the driver/front passenger seats suddenly exploded/shattered while driving on a highway at about 55 mph, for no apparent reason. The sunroof was closed at the time, same as the sun shade underneath it and it was not operated either.
  • 11548280 Sunroof randomly exploded while driving down the road with no other vehicles or objects nearby
Infotainment touchscreen and dash delaminationELECTRICAL SYSTEM4 complaints2023-06 → 2025-08 (sample of 200 most-recent of 395 total)grand-cherokee-2021-touchscreen-delamination
  • 11681562 have a delaminating touchscreen which is causing a safety issue.
  • 11527823 Leather Instrument Panel (IP) Cover Delaminating. Older models appear to have a service notice but the newer models do not.
  • 11563604 I am writing to file a complaint regarding an ongoing issue with the 10.1-inch infotainment screen in my Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The problem specifically pertains to the consistent disconnection of Android Auto, a critical feature for modern vehicle functionality…

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
4032020-11-282026-09-08208ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:114; STEERING:102; ENGINE:60; POWER TRAIN:58; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:55

Recalls all years →

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21V79700014/10/2021EXTERIOR 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 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."Difficulty activating the headlight high beams may result in reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.Dealers 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.
21V95000009/12/2021EXTERIOR 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 such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."Inoperable headlights can reduce visibility for the driver and oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.Dealers 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.
21V72900021/09/2021VISIBILITY: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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.FCA 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.
21V87300010/11/2021AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREChrysler (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.Disabled air bags can increase the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.Dealers 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.
22V18000024/03/2022CHILD 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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."A missing weld may allow the child seat tether to separate from the seat frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.Dealers 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.
22V28400028/04/2022ENGINE 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 (EGR) valve may stick open, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.Dealers 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.
22V54400028/07/2022EXTERIOR 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 to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."A tail light side marker that does not illuminate can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.Dealers 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.
23V35200018/05/2023STEERING:COLUMNChrysler (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.A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.Dealers 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.
23V41300008/06/2023SUSPENSION: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.Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increases the risk of a crash.Dealers 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.
23V57700014/08/2023BACK 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 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."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.Dealers 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.
24V13200022/02/2024SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINTChrysler (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.A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.Dealers 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.
24V43600013/06/2024BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAChrysler (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."A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.Dealers 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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202445legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2021/jeep/grand-cherokee
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2021/jeep/grand-cherokee}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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