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Buying a used 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee? Check these 12 recalls first
The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 12 recalls in this group, spanning sudden power loss, steering shaft disconnection, spring detachment, ball joint wheel loss, air bag disablement, cameras, and lighting. One entry names the Grand Cherokee L's child seat tether weld, making VIN applicability important. Its 403 owner complaints are unverified reports, with 114 electrical system and 102 steering reports leading the listed categories. Steering repair documentation warrants close review, while camera and lighting functions also need direct checks.
Before you buy
- 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.
- Request steering shaft, ball joint, and rear spring recall repair records.
- Verify power loss, air bag, and child seat tether campaign applicability.
- Test rearview camera, headlights, high beams, and tail markers.
- 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 Grand Cherokee
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee Sudden Power Loss | Engine And Engine Cooling | critical |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer Air Bags May Disable | AIR Bags | high |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee L Missing Child Seat Tether Weld | Child Seat | high |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee Steering Shaft May Disconnect | Steering | high |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee Rear Coil Springs May Detach | Suspension | high |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer Rearview Camera May Fail | Back Over Prevention | high |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee Ball Joint May Cause Wheel Loss | Suspension | high |
| Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Rearview Camera May Not Display | Back Over Prevention | high |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee rearview camera may not display | Visibility | medium |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee High Beams May Not Activate | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee Headlights Can Stop Working | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee Tail Light Marker May Not Light | Exterior Lighting | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
403 complaints filed for this model year, including 20 mentioning a crash, 8 a fire and 13 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 114 | None found |
| Steering | 102 | Yes |
| Engine | 60 | Yes |
| Power Train | 58 | None found |
| Exterior Lighting | 42 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 38 | None found |