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2021 Jeep Cherokee

What the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration knows about this vehicle: every recall, every consumer complaint, every defect investigation, every NCAP crash test. Sourced directly from NHTSA data feeds.

4
Open recalls
123
NHTSA complaints
0
Defect investigations
255
Service bulletins

NCAP safety

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Consumer complaints

123 filed
10
Crashes
4
Fires
7
Injuries reported
0
Fatalities reported

What people complain about

  • Power Train
    59
  • Engine
    22
  • Unknown OR Other
    20
  • Electrical System
    20
  • Service Brakes
    13
  • AIR Bags
    8
  • Forward Collision AVOIDANCE: Automatic Emergency Braking
    5
  • Suspension
    5

Recalls

4 campaigns
26V290000·POWER TRAIN2026-05-07

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.

RiskA failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

FixThe remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 40D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.

24V516000·AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN2024-07-08

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."

RiskAn air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

FixDealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 71B.

21V310000·POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLER/RADIATOR:HOSES AND FITTINGS2021-05-04

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.

RiskA transmission fluid leak increases the risk of a fire.

FixDealers will inspect and replace the hose, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y18.

20V657000·SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM2020-10-27

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.

RiskA front lower control arm fracture while driving may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning.

FixChrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W81. Note: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired if needed.

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