Worst 2021 Jeep Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 56 | 1 | — | 50,443 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 22 | — | 2 | 42,565 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 20 | 1 | 1 | 54,200 mi | |
| Brakes | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1,400 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 7 | 1 | 38,735 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Insert, Padding | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Jeep Cherokee
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~19,511 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the right-side curtain air bag may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The transmission oil cooler hose may have been incorrectly cured, allowing transmission fluid to leak.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude and Jeep Cherokee Limited vehicles. One or both of the front lower control arms may fracture while driving.
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2021 Jeep Cherokee — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Jeep Cherokee reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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