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Model Year Problem Record

Jeep Cherokee 2021 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

176Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
24Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train104 complaints

104 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V310000, 26V290000.

Engine29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags9 complaints

9 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V516000.

Fuel and Propulsion System5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V657000.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

20V657000Reported October 27, 2020 - 698 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on October 27, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 698 vehicles across all affected models.

21V310000Reported May 4, 2021 - 18,800 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 4, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 18,800 vehicles across all affected models.

24V516000Reported July 8, 2024 - 13 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 8, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 13 vehicles across all affected models.

26V290000Reported May 7, 2026 - 61,711 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 7, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 61,711 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

202113
202216
202321
202415
202545
202666
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.