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2021 Jeep Cherokee: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 165 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

4recalls
165complaints
10crashes reported
4fires reported
8injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train95 · 58%
  • Engine27 · 16%
  • Unknown Or Other24 · 15%
  • Electrical System21 · 13%
  • Service Brakes13 · 8%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance10 · 6%
  • Air Bags6 · 4%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System5 · 3%
  • Suspension5 · 3%
  • Steering3 · 2%

What owners report

Unknown Or Other

Unknown i have found this recall notice online but have not had any direct contact from the manufacturer mopar about the recall. this recall sounds like a significant safety issue, i need to know if i should discontinue drive the vehicle and be provided another means of transportation.

Power Train

My power train unit (ptu) failed march 2026. at the time, no recall was in effect. i had to hire an independent mechanic to fix the issue because the local jeep dealerships couldn’t start repair for five days after the ptu failed. after paying $4700 out of pocket for an official jeep ptu replacement part, jeep sent out a recall for the cherokee. in may 2026, jeep sent out a recall notice for 2019-2023 cherokees fo

Power Train,Electrical System,Engine

My 2021 jeep cherokee trailhawk has been effectively unusable since april 19, 2026 due to the ptu issue associated with fca recall 40d/nhtsa recall 26v-290. i previously filed a complaint regarding this vehicle. it has now been 5 months with no repair remedy available. due to being told by the certified dealer, mopar, jeep/stellantis (who closed my claim because they claim the vehicle is safe to drive despite of

Visibility/Wiper

While i was driving, i suddenly heard an extremely loud popping/banging noise that sounded like a gunshot. immediately afterward, i discovered that the moonroof glass had shattered. nothing fell onto or struck the vehicle, and nothing from inside the vehicle hit the glass. there were no warning lights, messages, or noticeable symptoms beforehand. the glass appeared to shatter suddenly and without an obvious external

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Jeep Cherokee SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Cherokee. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.