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#BS-2021-JEEGRA-10772021 Jeep Grand Cherokee LProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 163 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Think Twice
Based on 163 complaints, 5 crashes, 1 fires, and 4 recalls.
Top reported problems
brakes activated for no reason
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
car keeps dying
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
driving at highway speeds indicators alarms going off
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
28 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 61K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (6 reports) • Median: 61K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Most Likely
Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (28 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, with 28 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 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Suspension Issues
Suspension complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-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: stable.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
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."
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."
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.
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE 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.
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedRollover
Not ratedFrom NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)
1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.
Recall 23V-413 Post Remedy Failures
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
The worst model year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee L is the 2022 — 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. 163 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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