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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

Based on reports from 86 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

144

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 86 complaints, 2 crashes, 1 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

18 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 61K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (18 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical18 (21%)

Steering10 (12%)

Collision Avoidance10 (12%)

Other7 (8%)

Engine6 (7%)

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking6 (7%)

Drivetrain6 (7%)

Seats4 (5%)

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 61,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 61K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Collision Avoidance Issues

Collision Avoidance complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to collision avoidance-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

24V897000Dec 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 the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

25V083000Feb 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 to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

26V051000

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee L is the 2023 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 86 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Jeep Grand Cherokee L Model Years

2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021

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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is related to the electrical, with 18 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L reliable?

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L has 86 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L have any recalls?

Yes, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Jeep Grand Cherokee L problems start?

Based on 9 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 61,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

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