2021 Jeep Cherokee Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 29 engine-area complaints for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee, 18% of the year's 162 total complaints. There is no related recall for this engine issue. Median mileage at failure was 27,027.5 miles, and 2 fires were reported.
- Engine complaints
- 29
- 18% of 162
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 27,028 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine stalls or loses power suddenly at highway speeds without warning lights.
- Vehicle sputters and RPM surges up and down before shutting off completely.
- Automatic stop-start system fails, throwing an error and sometimes shutting the engine off entirely at a stop.
- Vehicle unexpectedly accelerates or launches forward on its own while stopped, even with the brake pressed.
- Engine jerks, drops out of gear, and revs without moving forward while the transmission won't engage.
- Owners report a sweet or alcohol-like smell followed by smoke and stalling on the interstate.
When 2021 Jeep Cherokee engine complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 14, 2021, latest Sep 16, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Cherokee model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2021 Jeep Cherokee have?
- NHTSA lists 29 engine-area complaints for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee, which is 18% of the 162 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee engine problems?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this engine complaint area.
- At what mileage do 2021 Jeep Cherokee engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 27,027.5 miles.
- Are the 2021 Jeep Cherokee engine problems dangerous?
- NHTSA records show 2 fires linked to complaints in this area, though 0 crashes and 0 injuries were reported.
- How does 2021 compare to other Jeep Cherokee model years for engine complaints?
- 2021 had 29 engine complaints (18% share), lower than years like 2019 with 516 complaints (31% share) and 2014 with 652 complaints (25% share).