2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
73
Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
1
Injuries
35.6
Severity index
Severity index 35.6 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 90 2021 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L ranks 74 of 90 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 18% of its model-year peers. See the full 2021 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 25 | 34.2% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 17 | 23.3% |
| STEERING | 15 | 20.5% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 | 16.4% |
| POWER TRAIN | 12 | 16.4% |
| ENGINE | 8 | 11.0% |
| SEATS | 6 | 8.2% |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 6.8% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 25 of 73 complaints (34.2%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 46 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 24 |
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V897000 | 27/11/2024 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | Chrysler (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 th |
| 25V083000 | 13/02/2025 | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT | Chrysler (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 t |
| 26V051000 | 29/01/2026 | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | Chrysler (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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.