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2021 Jeep Cherokee

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
4
of 5 stars
Recalls
4
on record
MPG
—
combined

Open recalls on record

4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls4
Complaints138
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2021 Jeep Cherokee

4 recalls
138 complaints
4/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
4
Owner complaints
138
Complaints citing a crash
10

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

4 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 21V310000high

    Drivetrain issue

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLER/RADIATOR:HOSES AND FITTINGS

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The transmission oil cooler hose may have been incorrectly cured, allowing transmission fluid to leak.

  • 20V657000high

    Suspension issue

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude and Jeep Cherokee Limited vehicles. One or both of the front lower control arms may fracture while driving.

  • 24V516000high

    Airbag system issue

    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the right-side curtain air bag may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

  • 26V290000high

    Drivetrain issue

    POWER TRAIN

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.

Consumer complaints

138 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

138
Total
10
Crashes
4
Fires
7
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE85
  • OTHER14
  • BRAKES13
  • AIR BAGS8
  • ELECTRICAL6

Notable Issues

138 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 7 reports involve injuries. 10 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)85
miscellaneous issues14
brake problems (soft pedal, noise, failure)13

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Adjacent model years

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Common problems

Jeep Cherokee problems

7,224 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 26V290000

    A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  2. Recall

    Recall 24V516000

    An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 21V310000

    A transmission fluid leak increases the risk of a fire.

  4. Recall

    Recall 20V657000

    A front lower control arm fracture while driving may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning.