Worst 2021 Jeep Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 55 | 1 | — | 42,932 mi | |
| ENGINE | 22 | — | 2 | 42,565 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 20 | 1 | 1 | 54,200 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 20 | — | — | 2,778 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1,400 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 7 | 1 | 38,735 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | 1 | 3,055 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 1 | — | 28,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 49,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Insert, Padding | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | 1 | 1 | 40,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 | — | — | 27,364 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 1 | — | — | 3,912 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 14,074 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Recalls for 2021 Jeep Cherokee
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~57,809 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 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 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.
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.
Other Jeep Cherokee Years
Wider context: See the full Jeep Cherokee reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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