2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
0/100
#5 most-complained of 5 Grand Cherokee L years
The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L has a complaint index of 0, the lowest among its 5 model years, ranking it best (5th worst of 5). It has 79 complaints and 4 recalls, with Electrical System issues the top concern at 37% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 79
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 25 hwy
Top 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System29 (37%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras18 (23%)
- Steering16 (20%)
- Other13 (16%)
- Transmission & Powertrain12 (15%)
- Engine10 (13%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (9%)
- Structure & Body6 (8%)
- Brakes4 (5%)
- Airbags3 (4%)
What owners report
- Power steering disengages while driving, with a dash warning and the wheel becoming difficult or impossible to turn.
- Forward collision warning light stays illuminated even after sensor recalibration, sometimes triggered by an over-the-air software update.
- Rear suspension sways or feels unstable when driving over railroad tracks, potholes, or bumpy roads, reported near 41,000 miles.
- Brake warning lights activate with a loss of brake pedal response, in one case near 56,000 miles.
- Battery drains repeatedly, sometimes leaving the vehicle unable to restart after jump-starting.
- Driver seat reportedly self-inflates, tightening the seat belt mid-drive.
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V562000Sep 1, 2026Suspension, Wheels & Tires328,381 vehicles
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.
Risk: Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear coil spring lower isolators, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed September 29, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 89D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026. This recall replaces NHTSA recall numbers 26V051 and 23V413. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.
- NHTSA 26V051000Jan 29, 2026Suspension, Wheels & Tires80,620 vehicles
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.
Risk: Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the rear coil spring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 12, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 20D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 30, 2026. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 23V413. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
- NHTSA 25V083000Feb 13, 2025Other133 vehicles
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."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers replaced the DCSD, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been repaired. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 11C.
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,100
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2021 compared with other Grand Cherokee L years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L reliable?
- Among the 5 model years with data, 2021 has the lowest complaint index (0) and is ranked best, with 79 complaints and 4 recalls reported to NHTSA.
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L?
- NHTSA complaint data shows Electrical System issues lead at 37% of complaints, followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 23% and Steering at 20%.
- Does the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2021 Grand Cherokee L, covering rear coil spring detachment, a center display transistor overheating issue affecting the rearview camera, and an airbag connector problem.
- How does the 2021 model compare to other Grand Cherokee L years?
- 2021 ranks best of the 5 years tracked, with a complaint index of 0, compared to 75 for 2023 and 100 for 2025, both marked Avoid.
- What mileage do problems typically show up at on the 2021 Grand Cherokee L?
- The median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 70,000 miles, though individual systems like suspension and steering showed issues at different mileages, such as 41,000 and 78,300 miles in sample reports.