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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 39 Fuel System complaints for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 10% of its 403 total complaints for the year. The median mileage at failure is 15,060. No related recall is listed for this problem area.

Fuel System complaints
39
10% of 403
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
15,061 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Vehicles stall or lose power suddenly while driving, sometimes at highway speed, and require the car to be pulled over before it can restart.
  • Owners report fuel pump failures that cause the engine to shut off without warning, in some cases confirmed by a dealership diagnosis.
  • Some drivers describe the vehicle dying in traffic multiple times, with no warning lights or trouble codes appearing beforehand.
  • A few complaints describe a fuel pump replacement occurring well before the part's expected life, in one case at 41,600 miles and out of warranty.
  • One owner reported a fuel leak alongside a fuel pump malfunction, with advice not to keep driving the vehicle until repaired.

When 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 28, 2020, latest Aug 22, 2026.

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2020Apr 2023Dec 2023Jun 2024Mar 2025Oct 2025Mar 2026
39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2020 to Aug 2026; peak Sep 2025 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

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

  1. 20102 (2%)
  2. 2011283 (17%)
  3. 2012248 (15%)
  4. 2013111 (14%)
  5. 2014180 (8%)
  6. 2015116 (9%)
  7. 201645 (15%)
  8. 201733 (9%)
  9. 201863 (7%)
  10. 20198 (2%)
  11. 202021 (9%)
  12. 202139 (10%)
  13. 202242 (16%)
  14. 202353 (14%)
  15. 202442 (17%)
  16. 202513 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
NHTSA lists 39 Fuel System complaints for the 2021 model year, which is 10% of the 403 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel system?
No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2021 Grand Cherokee?
The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 15,060 miles.
Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to Fuel System complaints for the 2021 Grand Cherokee, with 0 reported injuries.
How does the 2021 Grand Cherokee compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
The 2021 model's 39 complaints and 10% share are lower than years like 2011 (283 complaints, 17% share) and 2012 (248 complaints, 15% share), based on NHTSA data.

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.