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Model Year Problem Record

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2021 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

409Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
12Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
47Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System114 complaints

114 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering102 complaints

102 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V352000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems70 complaints

70 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V729000, 23V577000, 24V436000.

Engine62 complaints

62 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V284000.

Power Train59 complaints

59 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other56 complaints

56 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System41 complaints

41 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting41 complaints

41 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V797000, 21V950000, 22V544000.

Brakes33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension30 complaints

30 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 23V413000, 24V132000.

Air Bags20 complaints

20 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V873000.

Vehicle Speed Control17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V180000.

Vehicle Structure6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

21V729000Reported September 21, 2021 - 69,138 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on September 21, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 69,138 vehicles across all affected models.

21V797000Reported October 14, 2021 - 7,082 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on October 14, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 7,082 vehicles across all affected models.

21V873000Reported November 10, 2021 - 99,255 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 10, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 99,255 vehicles across all affected models.

21V950000Reported December 9, 2021 - 36,929 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on December 9, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 36,929 vehicles across all affected models.

22V180000Reported March 24, 2022 - 4,586 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on March 24, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 4,586 vehicles across all affected models.

22V284000Reported April 28, 2022 - 1,308 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on April 28, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 1,308 vehicles across all affected models.

22V544000Reported July 28, 2022 - 99,186 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on July 28, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 99,186 vehicles across all affected models.

23V352000Reported May 18, 2023 - 89,372 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on May 18, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 89,372 vehicles across all affected models.

23V413000Reported June 8, 2023 - 305,282 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on June 8, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 305,282 vehicles across all affected models.

23V577000Reported August 14, 2023 - 162,713 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on August 14, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 162,713 vehicles across all affected models.

24V132000Reported February 22, 2024 - 338,238 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on February 22, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 338,238 vehicles across all affected models.

24V436000Reported June 13, 2024 - 1,033,433 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on June 13, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 1,033,433 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20203
202150
2022106
202377
202478
202554
202641
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.