Component Record

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2021 Engine Problems

62 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee - 15% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage62 complaints

62 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

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

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

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System114 Steering102 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems70 Power Train59 Unknown Or Other56 Fuel and Propulsion System41

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.