YearToAvoid

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 29 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 37% of its 79 total complaints for the year. No related recall is tied to this complaint set, though owners reference separate recalls and service campaigns in their reports.

Electrical System complaints
29
37% of 79
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
—
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Power steering assist cuts out unexpectedly, sometimes with a dash warning that the vehicle needs service, making the wheel hard to turn.
  • The instrument cluster or dashboard goes blank while driving, hiding speed and other gauges.
  • Forward collision warning or lane departure lights stay illuminated even after sensor recalibration or a software update.
  • The vehicle shifts itself into park unexpectedly while driving at highway speed with no warning lights present.
  • Infotainment and battery problems recur, including screens glitching, auto stop-start failing to work, and batteries needing replacement.
  • High-beam headlights fail to activate in auto mode, and HVAC/AC modules require a flash update some owners say should have been covered under a service campaign.

When 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 16, 2024, latest Sep 16, 2026.

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month3Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Jan 2026May 2026Sep 2026
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2025 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Grand Cherokee L model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 202129 (37%)
  2. 202231 (43%)
  3. 202324 (26%)
  4. 202421 (51%)
  5. 202514 (39%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L have?
NHTSA lists 29 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 model year, which is 37% of the 79 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L electrical system?
The JSON data shows no related recalls tied to this Electrical System complaint set, though some owners mention separate recalls like NHTSA Recall 21V-797 in their reports.
Did the electrical issues cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data for this problem area records 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the reported complaints.
How does the 2021 model compare to other Grand Cherokee L years for electrical complaints?
The 2021 model's electrical complaints were 37% of its total that year, compared to 43% for 2022, 26% for 2023, 51% for 2024, and 39% for 2025.
What kind of electrical problems do owners report most?
Owners most often describe power steering warnings, blank instrument clusters, forward collision warning lights staying on, and the vehicle unexpectedly shifting into park while driving.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.