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Buying a used 2021 Jeep Cherokee? Check these 4 recalls first

4 NHTSA recalls · 157 owner complaints on file

The 2021 Jeep Cherokee has 4 recalls in this group. Front lower control-arm fracture and a transmission-hose leak that may cause fire are the most serious listed concerns; side-airbag connector security and power-transfer-unit failure also require verification. NHTSA lists 157 owner complaints, which are unverified reports, including 89 involving the power train, 25 the engine, and 22 the electrical system. Repair documentation should address the suspension and hose recalls as well as drivetrain symptoms.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Confirm front lower control-arm recall completion.
3. Verify transmission-hose and side-airbag connector recall repairs.
4. Request power-transfer-unit recall records and drivetrain repair history.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Jeep dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2021 Jeep Cherokee

What owners have reported to NHTSA

157 complaints filed for this model year, including 10 mentioning a crash, 4 a fire and 8 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

When the complaints were filed

Complaints by the year they reached NHTSA. The current year is incomplete, and counts usually fall as fewer of these cars stay on the road.

Other model years

• 2018
• 2019
• 2020
• 2022
• 2026
• All Cherokee recalls