2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L.
Worst 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Steering Defects
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 21 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 12 | — | — | 59,650 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 9 | — | — | 84,350 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 6 | — | — | 93,000 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~80,767 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The center stack upper display (DCSD) contains a transistor that may overheat and prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the front seat side air bags (SAB) may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L — 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 Grand Cherokee L reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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